Although home décor, like everything else in our lives, is dictated by our tastes and our distinct personalities, we do need that little push from experts in the industry to get things in the right order. And, with trends dictating the terms and expressions of aesthetics in the décor sector, it is, apparently, important to arm ourselves with an understanding the nitty-gritty’s of home interiors – from what is in and what is out to what will rock our living spaces.
There is, of course, nothing more binding than sticking with your personal taste, whatever be the trend prediction for 2018, but if you have resolved to brighten up your home by following up on trends that are designed to flavour the year, the following trend guide from Medy Navani, Creative Director of Design, could help.
Wallpaper
Wallpaper is making a comeback. Bright colours and patterns are in. We are using wallpaper more than ever before, and not just limiting it to the four walls. We have become more experimental with the patterns we buy and how we apply it. No longer reserved for just a feature wall, we use wallpaper to express our individuality and personality, whether that is through clashing wallpaper or large scale patterns
Sinks
Read that as sinks with drama – concrete, stone, copper or granite are expected to be in fashion in 2018.There is nothing basic about home bathroom fixtures anymore, particularly the bathroom sink. The common bathroom sink has come a long way from being a mere bowl designed to catch water. Today’s sinks are clever, functional works of art. An example would be the vessel sink, which breaks the traditional rules of choosing bathroom fixtures that are all in the same colour family and made from the same material.
Warm Neutrals
Feel the warmth… Using our homes as a retreat is becoming more of a focus, and the design style is all about hominess. In 2018, we will see the application of greys with rich, earthy shades of camel, rust, tobacco, brown-blacks, delicious red, and burnt yellow. The Nordic ‘hygge’ (wellbeing) style will continue to be a focus; this is a simple, homely look that focuses on earth shades and natural materials such as linen, wool, wood, ore and stone.
Concrete
It’s all about concrete as cool neutrals, white kitchen accessories and marble is out in the New Year. Instead, adopt earth-toned shades, stonework and concrete accents in your home. Raw material will even infiltrate furniture, decorative accessories, wall coverings, countertops, and tiles. Concrete has always been a popular material choice for homemakers, but this year will take it beyond the floors and countertops, using it in furniture, decorative accessories and wall coverings.
Colour Coded
Bright, bold, saturated and strong, 2018 will embrace more intense colours, instead of pastels. Colours will be more vivid and unashamedly bright. Rejuvenating and invigorating, the colours of the fruit bowl are being splashed around our homes. Expect to see lashings of canary yellow, lime green, citrus orange, peacock blue and fuchsia pink. These strong tones also tap into a trend inspired by electro digital colours – intense, high octane colours that come at us in playful advertising and over the Wi-Fi waves.