PROPERTY
2017’ s
TOP INTERIORS TRENDS
STRONG PROPERTY PRICES MEANS THAT A GROWING NUMBER OF BRITISH HOMEOWNERS ARE NOW MORE INTERESTED IN RENOVATING AND UPDATING THAN MOVING. DONE RIGHT, SMALL TWEAKS CAN ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME AND THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL REVAMP IS SIMPLE: KEEP IT TASTEFUL AND KEEP IT CURRENT. WE ' VE LISTED SOME OF 2017 ' S MOST POPULAR INTERIOR DECORATING TRENDS TO INSPIRE YOU.
MID-CENTURY MODERN
Remember the surfboard-style coffee tables and stylish Eames recliners of the early 1960s? Decades after mid-century modern decorating first caught the attention of the public in the late 1950s and early 1960s, it ' s making a comeback. Of course, you ' ll need a hefty budget to outfit your home with real Herman Miller furniture, but more affordable replicas from brands like Ikea and Muji make this a surprisingly wallet-friendly trend to latch onto.
SMART APPLIANCES
Smart appliances have transformed from a far-fetched technological fantasy into a reality over surprisingly little time. From clever thermostats to Wi-Fi-connected fridges, a home isn’ t modern without a bit of top tech. The June‘ Intelligent Oven’ uses a built-in computer for optimal cooking allowing your oven to know what you’ re cooking and how to cook it best, and the Nest smoke detector- which is as dependable as a normal smoke and carbon monoxide indicator- can alert you to problems through your phone, too.
‘ WARM’ METALS
Stainless steel may look sleek and stylish, but it lacks personality and can come across as a bit‘ cold’. This year, warmer metals like bronze, copper and gold are making a big comeback – in countertops and kitchen appliances, as well as in painting and wallpaper.
STATEMENT MIRRORS
Hot on the heels of Scandi-style minimalism, the humble household mirror has made a massive interiors comeback this year; from eye-catching modern mirrors to the old fashioned or avant-garde, they’ re a great shout for adding some unique style to rooms with light, minimalistic decorating and limited natural light. We love this Loopie Mirror( above), £ 225 from www. in-spaces. com.
‘ GLAMILY’ ROOMS
‘ What on earth is a glamily room?’, we hear you cry. Well, traditionally, family rooms have been viewed as anything but glamorous.‘ Glamily’ rooms, therefore, combine the function and cosiness of a family room with a touch of glamour – think beautiful but hard-wearing materials and wipe-clean designer fabrics. Find brands that offer contemporary furniture in performance fabrics then mix and match quirky accessories such as mirrors, lamps and tables with splashes of luxury in the form of cushions and throws.
MOSAIC TILES
While mosaic tiles have never fallen out of fashion, they ' ve increased in popularity over the past year and are now a staple in the bathroom, kitchen and even in the living room. Versatile, eye-catching and affordable, tiles are also easy to install, making them a great home DIY project. As well as popular materials such as marble, ceramic and glass, today ' s mosaic tiles come in a variety of exciting materials and polished concrete is one of 2017 ' s hottest choices.
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