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Does an interior update feature on your list of priorities this year? Are you looking for some inspiration because you don’t know where to start? The trends for 2019 are already revealing themselves, and there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to update your entire home or just need a few simple tweaks, one or more of the following 8 design trends are certain to suit your personal style.
Long gone are the days of minimalism and less is more. For 2019 you can go mad and fill your rooms with interesting elements. Bookcases full of hardbacks, candles everywhere, bright ornaments or a patchwork-print sofa are going to show off your playful side. Slightly mismatched objects, textiles, textures, and art say so much about you as a person and paint a picture of your life.
Single colours is a celebrity favourite, and you’ve got to be really brave if you want to follow this trend. The look started in Italy but is rapidly gaining popularity across the world. To add more interest, you vary materials and textures rather than colours.
Big, bold plants are back for 2019. It’s possible to make an eye-catching statement with plants such as a rubber tree, any kind of palm tree or a dragon tree. Have one on each side of your sofa or sit one in the corner. There are no rules, just bigger is better. Include them not just for aesthetics but also the health benefits they bring.
The ceiling is an often overlooked feature of your home but not for much longer. Create a wow moment with wallpaper, molding, or daring paint colours. Continue the colour of a room into the ceiling or use an accent colour to add a pop.
Yellow is a big hit this year, and you can add it almost anywhere. There are so many different hues to choose from. Yellow ranges from mellow pastels to rich mustards with plenty of shades in between. A complete colour change is possibly not the best option, but yellow is perfect for colour pops.
An increasing number of people are concerned about their effect on the environment and are opting for sustainable alternatives when it comes to decorating their homes. It’s not just how something looks that’s important. Consider the type of material that’s been used to make each item and the ethos of the company you’re buying from. New brands offering sustainable products are launching all the time and you can complete your healthier lifestyle choice by the option to go vegetarian or vegan.
Tech is out, natural is in. This year the move is towards more fresh, natural materials such as stone, copper, granite, concrete and wood. Add natural elements in your kitchen by replacing your cabinet doors. Check out what’s available by visiting cabinetdoorsnmore.com.
Velvet has always been considered old fashioned and stuffy until this year. Now it’s being seen as a comforting and luxurious fabric. An increasing number of interior designers are moving towards this multi-dimensional fabric. Choose velvet furniture or a variety of velvet accessories such as cushions and throws.
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