White walls look wonderful on move-in day. Six months later there's a scuff by the switchboard, a handprint at knee height and a faint tea ring nobody will own up to. Clay, sand and olive hide that kind of life far better. They also turn warmer as the light fades. Go for:
● Terracotta or clay on one accent wall
● Sage or olive in the bedroom
● Warm off-white for big walls, where bright white can feel harsh
● Wood or cane furniture so the palette doesn't go flat
Have you seen how many new sofas have lost their corners? Arched mirrors, round dining tables and curved headboards are everywhere. They look gentler, sure, but there's a plainer reason too. Anyone who has walked into a sharp glass table in the dark already knows.
● Arched mirrors and wall niches
● Round or oval dining and coffee tables
● Curved-back sofas and armchairs
● Rounded edges on consoles and TV units
Craft runs through several interior design trends this year. Handloom throws, brass lamps and cane shutters are all back, though people use them with more restraint than before. One good handmade piece tends to do more for a room than five forgettable ones.
● Handloom throws and cushion covers
● Cane on cabinet shutters and headboards
● Brass lamps, handles and small accents
● Block-print curtains or bedspreads
● A terracotta or stone piece or two on open shelves
Plain paint has competition now. Limewash, fluted panels and rough plaster make the wall look super aesthetic. Deep grooves collect a lot of dust, so you need to think in advance about it.
● Limewash-style finishes in soft shades
● Fluted wood panels behind the bed or TV
● Textured plaster on a single feature wall
● Stone or tile cladding in the entrance
You know the flat where one tube light does all the work? Everything looks flat and slightly tired. Layer it instead. A lamp by the sofa, a warm strip along the ceiling, a pendant over the table, and the same room starts to feel like someone lives there. Most of it can go in without breaking a wall. For the best interior design trends, go for:
● Concealed cove lights along the ceiling edge
● A pendant over the dining table
● A reading lamp beside the sofa
● Picture lights for artwork
● Dimmers in the living room
You honestly don't need all of them. Just pick two or three of these interior design trends that go with your lifestyle. When you're ready to plan, Task Interiors can help you fit them to your actual space, routine and budget.