STATEMENT CEILINGS

Forget about statement walls, in 2020 we are going to be looking to the ceiling. Next time you have a repaint, rather than just the magnolia-blah you are used to, try painting the ceiling in a colour that contrasts your walls. You could go even bolder and wallpaper your fourth wall. If you are working [...]

BACK TO THE ’70S

So we can see that warmer colours, like oranges, yellows, and even rusty reds are rising up between the greige, plus house plants, terrazzo, leopard print, FRINGING, it is all getting a bit '70s. This retro feel is starting to feel a bit cooler and dare we say starting to replace Mid-century modern and maybe [...]

SCALLOPED EDGES

Speaking of curves, they are creeping into other parts of our homes too, mostly in the form of fish scale tiles, but also on kitchen cabinetry. Whereas in fashion and beauty the whole mermaid trend was all about candy hues and pastels, the interior world seems to have gone down a bit of a more [...]

CURVED SOFAS

A super popular Mid-century design, we’ve seen a major comeback of curved, sculptural furniture, especially when it comes to upholstery. Curved sofas and high-back armchairs in gorgeous rich velvets give an instant glamorous vibe and can make a statement even in the most simple of spaces.

CREATING MORE SOCIABLE SPACES

Blame it on us all being broke and tired, but there has been a bit of a lifestyle swing towards staying in rather than going out and this has been reflected in our homes. We are increasingly looking to bars, restaurants and hotels for interior inspiration to create a relaxed, smart bar-like feel at home. [...]

A DARKER TAKE ON SCANDI-STYLE

Will our love of Nordic interiors ever end? We are going with a resounding 'no'. But like all trends that hang around for years, we do, every now and then, come up with a new name for what is basically the same style just with a slight twist – case in point: new Nordic, which [...]

BLUE IS THE NEW GREY

Yep, we said it, we never thought it would happen but our love for grey has been pushed out by blue! Not to boast or anything, but we did have a sneaky suspicion that the Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 was going to be blue. It felt like it was time for a blue. [...]

TRANQUIL HUES

A big player in the world of interior trends, let’s take a look at Dulux Colour of the Year 2020: Tranquil Dawn. It's green! Well, it's as soft and neutral as green can get, but still, we like! The story behind the colour is all about 'the nation’s mood on the approach of a new [...]

TRADITIONAL PRINTS IN MODERN SPACES (CHINTZ IS BACK)

Look, we don’t make the trends, we just report on them, so apologies if this offends anyone – but chintz is back. Not familiar? It's essentially a traditional pattern on a light background. And you know what? We like it A LOT, especially if it's matched with contemporary pieces.

TEXTURE, TEXTURE, TEXTURE

2020 trends aren't all about colour either, we are seeing texture increasingly being used to add interest to rooms too. A look that we are loving is layering up different textures in the same, or very similar colours. It's perfect if you are big on neutrals so need to find different ways to decorate your [...]

TWO TONED KITCHEN CABINETS

Say goodbye to stark white kitchens, colour is definitely creeping in (again). And not just one colour, oh no, we are seeing a rising trend in painting kitchen cabinets in two different colours. Crazy stuff we know. A frequent iteration of the look includes using a darker colour for the lower cabinets and a lighter [...]

MAXIMALISM

It feels like the world of interiors has been dominated by minimalist Scandi design for, well, forever. But all signs are pointing towards a shift away from clean, bare interiors towards more flamboyant decor. We are talking plenty of pattern, all the bold colours and mismatched pieces of furniture. It’s a tricky look to get [...]