Black furniture, black prints, black walls, black finishes, black fixtures – the versatility of this colour was newly discovered this year. A touch of black gives your home a touch of elegance and sophistication, and fits in really well with the minimalist theme that has been running through artistic circles for the past two years. An important factor to consider when adding a bit of black to your home is to pair it with light colours – the contrast helps to enhance the overall size and appearance of your space.
And this does not just mean decorating your house with succulents. An important trend this year was becoming more environmentally-friendly with your interior design. Natural elements in furniture and decorative items became a common theme in many homes this year. Natural wood was one of the most popular materials used, often paired with pebbles, granite, and marble. What was more interesting was the use of recycled furniture and fixtures that both fed this growing trend and catered to the underlying push towards building an eco-friendlier home.
Wallpaper was used as an easy way to give your space a personality. Decorative and bold, interior decorators did not hold back when it came to adding wallpaper to homes. Some of the most popular designs in 2018 were landscape scenery, abstract shapes and colourful geometric patterns.
Your morning set the tone for your day and there is no better way to start your day off in the right way with the perfect home-cooked breakfast in the perfect space. With the advent of a fast-spaced lifestyle, the kitchen counter often doubled as the dining table. However, this year, dining room furniture made a comeback. Carving out a space in your home for your meals was an interesting change in interior design trends this season, speaking to the growing consumer desire to give their homes more of a cozy, family-like feel.
The main theme this year was to create a big impact with an understated look – less is indeed more, as we found out this year. This trend saw people layering up different textures to give their home some depth, combining this with modern patterns and colours. Key colours used were lavender, sage, blush pink and canvas white. Key materials were buff leather, earthenware and ash/bleached wood. Tassels and pomp oms were the key ingredient for statement pieces.
A mixture of decorative Ikats, paisleys and intricate Indian block prints were staple features of this design trend. Rich tones, rugged textures and authentic, handcrafted style ornaments identified this design style. An eye for detail was an essential ingredient for a successful adaptation of this trend for your home. Key colours were warm tones such as ochre, umber and spiced red. Key materials were a perfect complement to these colours with earthenware, woven textiles and rope.
A bit of a rebellion against the minimalist trend that has been so dominant over the past few years, maximalism said that more was always more. The concept behind this trend was not to pare down your home to sharp edges and angular shapes. Instead, it looked to create a blend of different shapes, sizes, colours and textures to make several loud statements. When we say blend, we mean clashing prints, colours and accessories that will without fail grab the attention of your friends, family and neighbours.