Find Out The Interior Trends Tipped To Take Over In 2018

Dramatic shades, “curvy” furniture — and Hamptons-style is here to stay.

You heard it here first — these are among the hottest interior trends to hit the Gold Coast this year, according to local interior stylist, Vanessa Wood.

“The Pantone colour of the year has now been announced — ultra violet,” said Ms Wood.

“It’s a significant contrast to the pastels and pinks we’ve worked with in more recent times.”

Those “pretty” tones will remain popular for a while, along with sage green and corals.

Continuing its popularity is the blue and white Hamptons-style residences, from grand waterfront homes to renovated beach cottages.

 

“Due to our coastal location and slight obsession with the “Hamptons” style, this preferred look will undoubtedly maintain its popularity for some time to come,” said Ms Wood.

“Together with the use of weatherboard cladding and grey and white palettes on the exterior of homes, the Gold Coast will watch this architectural preference continue.”

But Ms Wood said the popular white and marble kitchens favoured in Hamptons homes will be eschewed for a darker option.

“In fact, black is the new white and we may see the introduction of more black being chosen, in terms of cabinetry and even being used as a wall colour option,” she said.

Chunky profiles on bench tops will also become sleeker and more understated, and feature black to brown tones or contrasting marble.

When it comes to the finer details, flowers and furniture are tipped to take centre stage.

When it comes to furniture, Ms Wood said a trend already emerging and now set to take centre stage, is the use of lower profile, plumper and “curvaceous” sofas and feature chairs.

“These will feature in all manner of fabrics but velvet and suede are certainly the fabric choices that will be seen more in 2018,” she said.

To cap it off, hydrageneas — either fresh or fake — will be the popular petal of choice to introduce purple hues, sought-after for their array of colour choices and abundant and elegant vibe.

“Not to mention, they must be one of the easiest flowers to arrange successfully!” said Ms Wood.

“Faux plants by the way, are becoming more and more favoured and acceptable.”

How to freshen up your abode:

— Introduce the ultraviolet shade with a bold wall colour, large rug or seating. For a more subtle effect, a deep purple glass bowl, vase, art work or cushion will do just the trick.

— If you like to stay on trend, it’s still possible to infuse the ultra violet colour in a Hamptons home just be sure to use more restraint.

— When it comes to selling, first impressions count. Fresh paint, neat and trimmed gardens, a welcoming scented candle and fresh flowers are so important (Then there’s the obvious declutter, put away the dirty clothes basket, tidy up the toys and freshen the bathrooms).

Source: Realestate.com.au

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