JOANNA WOOD,
luxury interior designer
Think 50 shades of pink, from grey pink through to baby pink
– we’ll be seeing it pop up in every room. The shades we’ll be using are on the quieter side with calm tones, but steer away from cyclamen and fuchsia.
We’ve seen chandeliers as art, but now we’re seeing lamps as art, too. We’re becoming fussier about our lighting, ignoring the ordinary in favour of unique and handmade
pieces. A signature lamp is a brilliant substitute for artistic pieces and accessories on a side table, as they perfectly balance function with beauty.
Ceramic tiles are in. I’m especially impressed with the replica wood effects from Fired Earth, which sounds like a contradiction, but there are some truly fantastic options out there. They’re suitable on a variety of surfaces and are incredibly easy to look after. Minimalism is dead and tablescapes
are rising in popularity, as people enjoy putting together their treasured collections. This is finding joy in gathering items of interest, be it shells
or antique snuff boxes, and putting them on display prominently. On a table, cabinet or the top of a chest of drawers, curating your own display gives a room a feel of your personality.
Printed linens and cottons are
very strong for the coming year. They’re going to have a distinct 1960s
influence, too – think David Hicks and Mary Quant. Cotton and linen are both easy materials to work with and retain a rich colour value.