2019 trend report: Destination styling
IN OUR ANNUAL TREND REPORT, THE YH&G TEAM SELECT THE COLOURS, FINISHES, MATERIALS AND FEELINGS THAT WE THINK WILL BE BIG THIS YEAR. DIVE IN AND SEE IF YOU AGREE!
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DESTINATION STYLING: JOSHUA TREE
This year, we’ve left Palm Springs behind and are driving east to Joshua Tree, where cacti grow wild and the dusty tones of the Californian desert stretch as far as the eye can see. Whatever destination you dream of, use it to inspire interiors
that create a sense of adventure and escape at home. Cane love seat, $395, from Babelogue. Brixton patchwork cushion cover, $99.90, from Citta. Etra leather cushion, $199, from Country Road. Round velvet cushion, $149.99, Icelandic sheepskin, $299, Rocky cactus mountain framed art, $549.99, and Rancher hat, $149.99, all from A&C Homestore. Afghan Sofreh kilim, $300, and Balouch kilim runners, $690 each, from Republic Home. Wall painted in Resene ‘Moscato’.
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PALETTE:
LIVING CORAL
Pantone’s 2019 Colour of the Year represents a tropical update of our fave Millennial pink. From electric tangerine-tinged coral to muted peach-toned apricot, pair coral with lots of lush greenery for a knockout tropical punch. Hepburn armchair, $599, from Freedom. Menu salt and pepper grinders, $139, from Paper Plane.
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MATERIAL:
DEEP TIMBER
Blond wood and Scandinavian style have been everywhere for several seasons, but now it’s time for a swing to the other end of the spectrum. The deep tones of walnut, teak and mahogany have a soulful quality that harks back to one of the big trend stories of the moment – the 1970s. Whether you’re choosing a timber finish, wood stain or decor object, take a walk on the dark side.
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MATERIAL:
BRUSHED METAL
In all those areas where we touch and use metal in the home – taps, handles, knobs and knives – brushed surfaces feel the most satisfying right now. Whether you’re crushing on chrome or bonkers about bronze, make it a brushed finish.
Round brass-look tray, $12, from Kmart. Brass-effect watering can, $12, from Kmart. Meir Kitchen Traditional mixer in Champagne, $679, from The Kitchen Hub.
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PHILOSOPHY: THE NEW MINIMALISM
While the old minimalism was about getting rid of stuff, the new minimalism is about living with less, and ensuring that what we have is meaningful. It recognises the beauty in imperfection and sees objects as things that tell stories, rather than as disposable accessories. Although it has its own aesthetic – neutral colours, natural materials and imperfect patterns such as hand-daubed spots – at the end of the day, modern minimalism is about creating space in your home for the things that matter: family, friends and creativity. Curves art print (above) by Leise Dich Abrahamsen exclusively for The Poster Club, $159, from Paper Plane.
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SURFACE: MATTE WHITE
As all-white interiors show no sign of going out of style, matte white is gaining momentum in homeware as a way of further stripping away extraneous detail and stressful clutter. There’s something supremely satisfying about a matte white tile, tap, vase or light fitting, especially in pure shades of medical white.