What's Hot at Home

I find that trends in design are fleeting; however, it’s fun to see what we can expect for our interiors this year, if we are building, or seeking a change.

Colour for me is so important, having never been a slave to this ongoing nightmare of white, black and grey, with texture. This doesn’t mean that one then has to put a real mishmash of colours and patterns in a space, but it is a great idea to see what is out there and to consider how you could incorporate these ideas.

There definitely is a real swing globally to colour and pattern, especially anything that is remotely retro, think 60s and 70s. This doesn’t necessarily mean geometrics are it; florals are right in there as well.

A really big colour trend this year is pink, especially mauve/ pink or Victorian Pink, mixed with brown. It’s warm and soft, giving a comforting feel. In fact, the 2023 Pantone Colour (Google Pantone for more information) is Viva Magenta, quite a strong, almost raspberry, which we will see coming through not only in design but also the garment industry, even cars. Watch this space. Perhaps use an interesting neutral (not white) base and add accents of these colours.

Other colours to look out for in 2023 are Ultramarine Green, Amber, Almond (a fabulous neutral) and Deep Blue.

Another fantastic trend is the move away from disposable furniture that essentially becomes landfill. Environmentally, recycling good antique or vintage (70s) furniture is the ultimate. Well-built and timeless, these styles fit into any home. Mixing old with new creates a home that is both interesting, and totally unique.

At the end of the day, our homes need to reflect who we are, and they definitely need to give us joy.

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Hayley from Treetown Kitchens says they are seeing a growing interest in porcelain benchtops, such as Neolith, Dekton, Laminam and Florim. “Not only do they offer a user-friendly benchtop option that is less maintenance than natural and engineered stones,” Hayley says, “the thinner 12mm profile adds a sleek, minimalist look.” treetownkitchens.co.nz