Trend lists can sometimes feel overwhelming, but a few great ideas will genuinely stick around; usually those that make a home more comfortable than photogenic. Here’s what designers keep focusing on.
Warmth, texture and a look backwards
Brown is back, and it’s more appealing than it sounds. Warm greys, deep burgundies and walnut accents are replacing stark contrast, often through colour drenching, where one range of tones runs across walls, woodwork and joinery. That approach is really quite forgiving, hiding awkward proportions.
Texture is a major focus elsewhere. Cut and loop carpets have surged in popularity, because the varying pile heights catch light and shadow, making the floor a real feature. Ribbed, reeded and fluted surfaces have the same effect on cabinetry, which is partly why Replacement Wardrobe Doors in a grooved profile have become such a popular fix for otherwise bland bedrooms.
There’s also a growing appetite for period detail. An Art Deco curve, a Georgian moulding, a leafy William Morris print against a modern backdrop. Designers describe this as looking back to move forward, and it even stops new builds from feeling bland.
Art and wellbeing woven in
Art is being used to tell a story rather than merely fill a gap, so one carefully chosen piece beats a gallery wall of prints. Meanwhile, wellness elements are finding their way into everything, including air quality, natural light, handcrafted materials and that seamless link between garden and living room.
Replacement Wardrobe Doors, softer palettes, better light. None of this needs a huge budget, just a bit of thought.
