Five influential interior trends to follow
Here are top five inspiring interior trends that are set to overstay the season. From a complete makeover of a space to ways to add elements to update an existing décor, here’s a complete guide on key colours, textures, stylistic details, and curtain or blind finishes.
By Nahel Selo, creative director, Sedar Global
Crave-worthy colour palettes
Colour experts Pantone are always looking ahead and selected two key colour palettes specifically for housewares and interior design for 2019. Returning to colours that engage and stimulate beyond the surface, work the “Cravings” palette into your home this Autumn, taking inspiration from the plate. Creating a space that is tempting for the eye designing a warm and memorable sensory experience. Using neutral walls and flooring work in accessories and eclectic colour block furnishings in shades of spicy reds, sweet flamingo orange, and jewel greens. Curtains do not just need to be for the window only but can work as a great way to inject colour into a space and as a wall decoration or artwork frame.
Go global
Continuing on from last season, this trend is a celebration of globally inspired patterns and textures. Taking your home on a journey, rich earthy pigments are thrown together offering a fusion of rugged textures with subtle details of woven finishes, tassels and poms infused into everything from the blind trims, to cushions and throws. To achieve the this look, work with powdered clays and mustard touches. Celebrating the beauty of imperfect finishes and effortlessly stylish this trend is an easy one to recreate with accessories alone. Offering a relaxed and homely feel.
New art deco
One of the most inspiring, opulent and glamorous periods in home décor history, hints of Art Deco are popping up in detailing on tables, chairs, lighting and the mixed metals trend which also gives a nod to this style. Work this decadent look into your home with velvet detail dusky rose Marco Polo curtains and cushions, mixed with minimalist lighting, marble and finishes and a statement one-wall wallpaper design.
Sustainable and natural materials
Hitting the mainstream across homes sustainable and natural fabrics are becoming key to conversation when considering interiors. Moving towards natural fabrics speaks to broader conversations across design right now and creates a finish that embraces a peaceful retreat away from the business of modern life. From Hamptons to Boho, French country and Scandi there are many styles and looks where use of natural and sustainable fabrics works. Wooden venetian blinds or French style shutters are a must for this look not only are they durable but also create a light and airy feel to any space.
Matt black is the new grey
Create a sense of drama with black. Expect to see bold, high-contrast designs everywhere this season as matt black moves from fashion and beauty into homewares and interiors. Lighting, seating, home decor objects and sideboards are all key pieces you can introduce to reference the trend. Or update a space keeping the room neutral with white, putty hues and matching camouflage style curtains, adding drama through black furniture, pillows, and throws. A look with staying power and will be with us for a long time due to its contemporary but classic feel.