2016 Interior Design Trends: Top Tips

As the year turns half, thoughts continues to turn to the design trends that will dominate our decorating ideas in 2016. Always keen to stay ahead, Below are thoughts to share as we look forward to using bold patterns and textures. Read on to discover more on-trend interior inspiration from the following categories:

• Colours: Having seen that one of the Pantone colours for 2016 is the wonderful Rose Quartz – a beautiful, subtle chalky pink, I’m confident (and excited!) that we will finally embrace pink as the new neutral in 2016. It works equally as well as grey at providing a warm, soft backdrop for statement artwork, furniture and accessories and used cleverly, creates a sophisticated, contemporary look that’s clean and cosy all at once. 
• Materials: Artisan goods are getting more popular as buyers are consciously driven towards purchases that support small businesses. Locally made and sourced globally, artisanal products can be mixed with mass produced items as well as with vintage finds.
• Texture & Pattern: There has been a real move towards the use of geometric and quilt-like patterns in floor tiles across a range of mediums from painted wood tiles to ceramics and encaustics, cement and even vinyls. Whether stark black and white or rendered in full spectrum of colours, these floors are certainly taking centre stage this year!
• Room Design: More and more rooms will look custom designed. Bold patterns are another trend along with glazed linens and dramatic juxtaposing.