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10 ways to give your home some Wimbledon spirit
These homeware buys inspired by tennis greats will give your home a little SW19 style
It’s love all when it comes to these homeware buys that will distill the atmosphere of the tournament into your home. Whether you want to step onto court in your own home with a themed rug or desire napkins embroidered with star players of the past (the ideal addition to a Wimbledon viewing party), these pieces will display your passion for the game. Plus, for those who want to take a subtle approach, there’s some ideas that nod to the classic Wimbledon colour scheme.
‘Tennis Racket’ Delft tile, Petra Palumbo
Made in the UK, these tiles are ideal for bringing a whimsical nod to tennis to your home. The design comes in six colourways, but classic green and white is the only option for Wimbledon lovers. Use to tile a detail area, such as an alcove or small splashback. £27.50, petrapalumbo.com
‘Tennis’ embroidered cushion, Heal’s
Swedish brand Fine Little Day’s embroidered cushions are the most stylish way to display your love for your chosen hobby in your home (they also have designs depicting swimming, golf, cycling and more). The charming embroidered characters are the work of Elisabeth Dunker. £75, heals.com
Picnic blanket, Maison Flaneur
You don’t need to have secured a spot on Henman Hill to make use of this jacquard woven blanket by Harriet Says Hi. It’s illustrative pattern could not be more appropriate for Wimbledon, with its punnet of strawberries and glasses of Champagne. £130, maisonflaneur.com
‘Clay Court’ rug, Pieces
Yes, we know it’s grass court season, but we love the colour of this rug by Pieces (they also do a green version). The American brand behind its design caught our eye a while back when we featured the home/showroom of its founders Chris Corrado and Jenny Kaplan. From approx £920, pieceshome.com
‘Wimbledon’ napkins, Not Another Bill
See if you can recognise some of the famous players depicted on these linen napkins? Made from 100% linen, and sold as a set of four, these table setting saviours are as quality as the shots by the bonafide stars stitched onto them. £60, notanotherbill.com
‘Idbury’ low ball glass, Daylesford Organic
This simple but elegant glass is one of the first designs that Daylesford ever launched. It’s fitting that it chose a colourway that’s so brilliantly British – one that is strictly enforced during Wimbledon. £12, daylesford.com
Rackets with ball, Poltrona Frau
Giobagnara’s leather collection for Poltrona Frau makes games and sports incredibly luxurious. They may not be strictly court appropriate, but you can test out your own hand-eye coordination in your garden with this design in between glasses of fizz. Price on application, poltronafrau.com
‘Tennis Mat’ rug, Nordic Nest
This small rug is intended for children’s rooms, but we think it would be a great choice for the young at heart too. Made by Oyoy, it is soft underfoot, with a blend of 80% wool and 20% cotton. £167, nordicnest.com
‘Lawn Tennis Club’ print, Dunelm
Artist Rosi Feist lends a modernist look to the tennis court in her work for East End Prints. Available franed or unframed and in sizes from A4 to A1, this is a cheeky nod to the game for your wall. From £16, dunelm.com
‘Wimbledon Tennis Court’ towel, Christy
Pretend your skills on the court meant you actually made the draw by investing in one of these Wimbledon towels, which are available in the traditional green and white as well as this sunny aqua version. £40, christy.co.uk
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