The rule, according to Taylor, suggests that inserting something red – big or small – into a room where it otherwise wouldn’t belong, can instantly elevate a space. Arguably, this classic design device has always existed, yet its popular embrace is also part of a wider shift away from white-on-white interiors in favour of homes that celebrate colour and personality, where more is more and less is a bore!

From mood-boosting saturation to punchy pairings, we show how to embrace this firey trend at home.

How to use red in your interiors

Treat red as a new neutral

From splashes of ruby with salmon pink to soft rinses of peach visually spiked with bursts of raspberry, this sweet colour combination is a match made in chromatic heaven, with more creatives championing the complementary coupling than ever before. Just ask interior designer Gemma Gillett of Studio Gemma, who’s noticed more designers and consumers leaning into the spicy spectrum. “It’s easy to test the water of a colour when you don’t go all-in (by that, I mean red walls),” she says. “Instead, opt for something more neutral like dirty pink walls, using red as a clashing bolt of colour with furniture or decor.”

Pair it with a contrasting shade

Talk about a winning combination! Blue and red – whether that’s a mix of sky and scarlet, or cornflower and vermilion – have always been a harmonious pair due to the calming visual effect of blue and its ability to take the bite out of red without neutralising its overall impact. In 2024, we are seeing contemporary interpretations of this dreamy duo leaning into more muddy, earthier reds such as brick and burgundy alongside cooler-toned shades like steel and dusty blues.

Our favourite homewares and decor to steal the show

01

Bonnie & Neil boucle thin stripe cushion in Pink

$140.25 (usually $165), RJ Living

Best for: a cosy couch addition

News flash: boucle does not have to be resigned to white and cream, and this playful pink and red cushion by Australian-favourite homewares brand Bonnie and Neil is proof. At 60 x 40cm, it’s a piece large enough for both your sofa or atop your bed.

Key features:

• 60 x 40cm
• 100% recycled PET
• Includes plush feather insert

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Kip & Co Sweetheart speckle tumbler glasses

$49, The Iconic

Best for: a subtle tabletop pop

Fluted and handmade, Kip & Co’s speckle tumblers are sweet by name and nature. Their subtle, softened red hue will add just the right amount of spice to your next dinner party or table setting.

Sizes: Tumbler glass, Coupe glass

Key features:

• 100% handmade blown glassware
• Comes as a set of 2
• 280ml capacity

Available at:

• $49 from David Jones

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Robe in Picnic Stripes

$149, Hommey

Best for: embracing the contrast

Introduce the Unexpected Red Theory to your bathtime ritual with this warm-and-fuzzy robe in a nostalgic thick stripe. Made from 100% cotton, it’s equally suitable for poolside cocktails as it is for combatting a winter post-shower chill.

Sizes: S/M, L/XL

Colours: Picnic Stripes, Milkshake, Bloom Stripes, Charcoal, Margarita Stripes, Cocoa, Bubblegum, Wasabi, Blueberry Stripes, Resort Stripes, Coconut, Blush, Sage, Jelly Stripes, Matcha Stripes, Sky, Sherbert Stripes, Latte, Rocky Road Stripes, Grapefruit Stipres, Lavender, Vanilla Bean Stripes, Sundae Stripes

Key features:

• 100% cotton
• Wide belt
• Machine washable

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04

100% French flax linen pillowcases in Paprika

$47.60 (usually $70), Bed Threads

Best for: adding spice to the bedroom

Linen may be butter-soft but these pillowcases are red-hot. One of Bed Thread’s more recent additions to their ever-growing colour palette, Paprika is a shade that looks great as a single pop or an all-out, full-bed commitment.

Colours: Paprika, White, Oatmeal, Oatmeal and White Stripe, Olive Stripe, Olive, Pistachio, Sage, Fog, Mineral, Charcoal, Terracotta, Hazelnut, Tumeric, Limoncello, Rosewater, Lavender, Wildflower, Coast, Petrol, Rust, Pink Clay, Cacao

Key features:

• Fits standard pillow size
• OEKO-TEX® certified 
• Cool machine wash

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05

Aligned chenille rug in Rouge

from $260, Double

Best for: red underfoot

Combine the warming powers of a rug underfoot and a rouge tone with this luxurious rug by Double. Although its hue is more stain-friendly than others (read: red wine spills), the Double system means you can remove and wash the top layer, leaving you with a good-as-new rug every time.

Sizes: 70 x 240cm, 70 x 300cm, 160 x 230cm, 200 x 300cm, 300 x 400cm

Colours: Rouge, Bone

Key features:

• Washable top layer
• Non-slip base
• Designed in Australia

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While white kitchens are certainly a safe and timeless option, injecting colour into your design helps to give a space character and can anchor a space, particularly in an open-plan layout.

From an emerald backsplash to olive cabinetry and even green-coloured marble bench tops, these envy-inducing kitchens employ shades of green to stunning effect.

22 gorgeous green kitchen designs

“I knew I wanted a beautiful green kitchen,” says Bonnie (from homewares brand, Bonnie and Neil) of her recent home renovation. “I find green such a relaxing colour to live with. When you are surrounded by a lot of pattern and colour, you also need a relaxing space.”

While certainly on the smaller side, interior designer Marco Meneguzzi’s green kitchen shows that you needn’t shy from colour even in more compact spaces.

Following a renovation featuring his signature flair, designer David Flack recently sold his characterful worker’s cottage in Richmond, Melbourne. Paired with a statement veined Calacatta Viola marble, the green kitchen joinery acts as a calming and neutral base without being boring.

Dylan and Jenny’s kitchen from The Block 2022 featured a modern country design and a soft colour palette of sage green, white and brass accents. “We chose this cabinetry because the Dry Sage colour connects to the beautiful landscape outside,” says Jenny.

At Neale Whitaker’s glamorous country guesthouse, shades of green – eucalypt in the kitchen and a rich forest green in the bedroom and bathroom – draw the landscape inside, while punches of matt black in the hardware, lighting and ceiling fans speak to the home’s facade.

Centrestage in the kitchen of this stylish semi in Dover Heights is a cantilevered Esmeralda quartzite kitchen island, which carries the same tones as the powder room downstairs. “It’s got depth and character, but it’s also quite airy. Kind of ethereal,” says interior architect and Smac Studio principal Shona McElroy of the jewel-like stone that took months to source.

Embracing of soft greens, tans and warm greys, the materials palette of this modern farmhouse was driven by the colours and textures of the area. “It was great to see that [the owners] were keen to explore natural materials, in colours of the landscape and with nothing engineered,” says Russell Casper of Casper Architecture & Design (CAD).

The owner of one of Sydney’s oldest homes, which is only accessible by water, chose the eucalyptus tone in the kitchen to evoke the feeling of being under the forest canopy.

This serene designer beach house takes colour cues from its bush surroundings. The old cupboards were replaced with shiplap cabinetry in Dulux Tarzan Green for a fresh look.

“Balance was the keyword,” says interior designer Selena Mohr from Your Beautiful Home. “Amanda’s love of white was pushed an extra step to include handmade Moroccan zellige tiles in green.” The splashback in this 1950s beach house is from Tiles by Kate.

This 1920s home was given a speedy and sympathetic makeover, thanks to interior architect Georgia Ezra. The green herringbone tiles work well in this small space, creating visual interest.

“My favourite room is the kitchen,” says Dani Dean of her newly renovated family home. “From day dot we knew it was going to be green, I wasn’t going to budge on that. But we had to try a lot of greens to find the right one. I really love this colour.” She chose Dulux ‘Dinosaur’ in a matte finish for all the cabinetry.

Perched on a sloping block in Victoria’s Sandy Point, this cosy holiday house embraces its natural surrounds with an organic material and colour palette. The internal weatherboard cladding was given a coat of green paint with the vertical grooves creating a dynamic contrast to the timber batten ceiling.

The kitchen of this Bondi apartment features soothing neutrals and generous swathes of leafy greens. The original pitch was for blood red, “but we knew that the strength of the green with the lightness of the rattan was right for Beverley, our client,” says designer Brooke Aitken, who opted for Fenix laminate in Verde Comodoro instead.

“I’ve known [interior designer] Angela Antelme for more than 20 years and always admired her style,” says the owner of this classic Queenslander home. Together, the friends devised a whole-house scheme based on their shared favourite colour, emerald green.

Echoing the greens of the exterior landscape, the kitchen in this contemporary and urban home glows in a rich, dark combination of Corsi & Nicolai Verde Rameggiato marble on the island bench and glossy joinery finished in Resene ‘Celtic’.

The interior palette and material selection in the kitchen of this contemporary holiday hideaway at Byron Bay’s Wategos Beach was based on the bushland surrounding the property.

The striking forest green kitchen in this penthouse apartment is slotted into the south-facing corner, while a cut-out diagonally opposite brings light and garden views inside. A green palette was used to link it with the outdoors.

Deep green splashback subway tiles create visual interest in this weatherboard home’s country kitchen in the Mornington Peninsula.

Sage green cabinets painted in Dulux ‘Spiralina’ and white-painted brick walls create a fresh yet welcoming feel in this family home’s kitchen.

Inside this historic California bungalow with a contemporary flair, the owner’s green thumb is evident with thriving plants really bringing the house to life, while the colour palette of eucalyptus greys and greens references nature.

This pint-sized kitchen in a home in Melbourne’s Fitzroy proves that even the smallest of spaces can have the biggest impact.

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Now it’s important to note that where our homes — our safe spaces, refuges, retreats and sanctuaries — are concerned, we should not leave it to trends to dictate how we design them. Trends are exactly that: trendy. And just as quickly as they come, they tend to go. 

The good news? They almost always come back. So before you go tossing out a table or sofa you spent ages saving up for because someone says that style is now “out”, hang tight. Just look to our continued obsession with all things nostalgia, art deco interiors and mid-century modern furniture for proof of that. In your own home, your style is always in style. 

Last year saw an influx of wavy and scalloped shapes, vintage and retro styles and plenty of colour as we all collectively tried to break free of the constraints and restrictions left in the wake of Covid-19. But the trend cycle continues to churn, and even more so in this fast-paced online world where places like Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok seem to churn out a new aesthetic every week. Heard of Coastal Cowgirl, Tomato Girl Summer, Mermaidcore or Coastal Grandma? No? Don’t worry about it now. 

And while exactly which of those will stick around and which will leave us shaking our heads in a few years is yet to be determined, we asked our Instagram followers to let us know the interior trends they’d be happy to never, ever see again. Some of the answers were contentious — do we really hate red that much? — while others were widely supported by the masses. 

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Here are 15 dated interior design trends you should be ditching in 2024. (And a few tips on what to do instead.)

1. “Too much white”

Don’t get us wrong, white walls are and will always be timeless. We love the calm tranquility of a white and neutral room, and the ability of white to balance out other features in our home. But too much white can look stark and clinical, and we think it’s time to wave goodbye to the Scandi-derived trend of painting every wall, ceiling, and floor white and styling it with a white rug and couch. Surely the scuff marks are starting to show by now?

2. “Chopping lounge cushions”

“Says to me ‘Don’t sit here!'” clarified the commenter. The ol’ karate-chopped cushion has been a point of contention for a few years now. Some people love it, some find it suffocating. Either way, all cushions need a bit of fluffing every now and then to stop them from looking limp and saggy. Whether you want them looking crisp and full, or naturally squished and welcoming is up to you.

3. “TOM FORD books”

This year we saw the ‘bookshelf wealth’ trend emerge. Along with embracing a comfortable and lived-in look in your home, it also promotes filling your bookshelves with things you actually love, and books you’ve actually read rather than knick-knacks with no sentimental meaning and coffee table books you never intend to crack the spine of. The main culprit: those chunky Tom Ford and Chanel tomes.

4. “Colour glass splashbacks”

Perhaps the most common comments on our Instagram post were ones deeming glass splashbacks — whether backed with a purple, peach or “definitely not red” coloured wall — a dated interior trend. While glass may be easy to clean and therefore a convenient material for your kitchen splashback, the style reigned supreme in the early to mid-2000s and has, apparently, not aged well.

5. “Popcorn ceilings”

Also known as stipple ceilings, this textured finish was popular in Australian homes from the 1960s to the 1980s. Originally used as a cost-effective way to quickly hide any imperfections, it was also generally made using asbestos, which may have something to do with its less-than-ideal reputation these days.

6. “Inspirational quotes and words as decor”

You know the ones. ‘Live. Laugh. Love.’ or maybe a sign announcing the room you’re entering adorned on the wall. If you love a phrase, we recommend living it, not putting it up on your wall as decoration. Plus, it may be your mantra right now (please don’t tell me to calm down) but some sayings don’t stand the test of time and fonts can fade fast.

7. “Wallpaper on one wall as a feature”

We’ve actually written about this one before. At length. To quote ourselves, “Like side-swept, black-box-dyed fringes, treating alcohol bottles as decor and word art, there are certain trends that should be left in the past.” And this is one of them. If you’re going to make a feature, do it to all the walls. 

8. “That minty blue frosted glass”

You know the kind you often see on wardrobe doors or kitchen splashbacks? “It’s literally the ugliest material I might have ever seen,” wrote one follower. Perhaps the cool colour and reflective finish make it come across as quite cold and clinical, or maybe it just reminds people too much of their dentist. Either way, it’s out.

9. “Mission brown”

Another colour that seems to irk people these days — or any day since the 1970s apparently — is Mission brown. Boy, were there a fair few comments calling the hue most definitely dated. Whether it’s on walls, window frames or sliding doors, it’s time to pick up a paintbrush. Stat.

10. “Grey timber-look floors, grey walls, grey tiles, grey cabinetry”

You get the picture. No more grey. Scandinavian-inspired interiors have a penchant for using a multitude of grey hues within one space. Although this has its beauty, warmer tones have seen a resurrection, and greys and white with cool undertones tend to look a bit sterile and cold. Opt instead for a warmer neutral or beige.

11. “Fake flowers and plants”

We know that some people aren’t good with plants or have dark poky corners that can’t sustain life, but faux plants just aren’t the same. Thankfully there are plenty of varieties that can thrive off very little care, like a Zanzibar or ferns. As for dusty dried flowers, you’d be better off dragging a large branch that’s fallen from a tree outside into your living room. No joke.

12. “Butler’s pantries”

This one was contentious. For some homes, butler’s pantries work, but it’s true, sometimes they just don’t make sense. “Butler’s pantries have become so big the actual kitchen is now redundant!” added another follower, and that’s a good point. (In fact, we made the same point in this article where we investigated whether butler’s pantries were worth the hype.)

13. “Mass-produced items everywhere”

Whether it’s mass-produced art, kitsch coastal decor, or matchy-matchy furniture, the jury is no longer out. Filling your space with things that hold no sentimental value, or have all come from the same store, is a surefire way to end up with a room that lacks soul. “Let’s make thrifting, vintage shopping and DIYs a way of life,” suggested one follower. “I’d rather see interesting homes that reflect the owners’ individuality with objects that have a unique story,” added another. We tend to agree.

14. “Anything red”

This one was interesting as many as saying that red is the colour of the year, this year. (Not that Pantone thought so.) Albeit best used in our homes in small pops rather than completely taking over spaces, red can bring a bold, fresh and vibrant feel to a space. It’s charged with energy and power and also has quite a traditional quality. But as with all trends, some people strongly disagree.

15. “Scrunched up paper to create an effect on the wall”

Back in the 90s, it was all the rage to create feature walls with clever DIY finishes, whether with sponges, rags or scrunched-up paper. And as much as the thought of these walls brings back such sweet nostalgia, we have to agree that it’s now a dated look. To create texture on your walls, you’d be better off going for a limewash paint, Venetian plaster or bespoke render.

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The new year has signalled the start of a fresh chapter for millennia. In early cultures, the ancient Romans celebrated Janus — the god of beginnings, transitions, and time — while the Babylonians were the first people to make New Year’s resolutions.

For design lovers, this is a significant time to reset our homes with fresh interior design trends. There are always dozens to explore — from the year-defining colour palette to the material of the moment (we’re calling it: this is the year of metal).

Below, discover the top home trends we can’t wait to bring into our spaces in 2024.

1. Lived-in spaces

Gone are the days of hyper-minimalism. This year is all about living large and expressing yourself. As North American interior designer Jordan Samson says, we are starting to shift toward more unique and lived-in spaces.

Jordan suggests incorporating “one-of-a-kind features that show off your personality. Like original artwork, vintage items, custom furniture and, of course, a whole lot of colour.”

This concept celebrates interiors that are messy, homely, and inviting. Interior designer Briellyn Turton, founder of Sydney’s Studio Brie, calls it an offshoot of maximalism.

“It’s essentially a rejection and rebellion against the idea of the picture-perfect interior. It’s about acknowledging that people live in a space,” Briellyn says. “I think we have TikTok to directly thank for this. Because we have people show up and create content, and their homes are behind them in their natural state.”

2. Biophilic design

Whilst this burgeoning trend is not new to 2024, it’s a style that has staying power. Biophilic design is a return to architecture and interior design that enhances our connection to nature. Think decorating with living plants, green hues, and natural materials.

“My recommendation would be to hang a mirror next to a window that gives you a beautiful frame of an outside tree,” Briellyn says.

Take it a step further with furniture and flooring in natural materials like linen, wool, and timber. Start from the ground up with engineered oak flooring that emulates the look of a forest floor with comfort underfoot.

3. Metallic accents

Interior design trends often take cues from the fashion runways, meaning chrome and silver tones are about to be everywhere. Introduce a sinewy slice of metal in small doses, from lamps to coasters and side tables or bronze, gold or detailed tapware.

According to Pinterest’s 2024 trend forecast, Hot Metals will “make their way into the mainstream as people trade in their trusty neutrals for something a bit more hardcore.”

4. Focus on alfresco

In an extension of biophilic design, this home decor trend turns our attention to literal outdoor spaces. If you haven’t already, it’s time to make the most of your alfresco zones with a new wave of durable and stylish outdoor furnishings.

“In 2024 and beyond, we will be putting just as much emphasis and effort into our outdoor furnishings as our indoor,” predicts Briellyn.

“We’ve seen local designers like Sarah Ellison debut their first outdoor collection [pictured below], but also at Milan Design Week earlier in the year we saw a lot of presentation of really beautiful, thoughtful well-designed and exciting outdoor furniture,” the designer adds.

5. Fruity tones

Don’t be afraid to splash your living spaces in joy-inducing colours. ‘Peach Fuzz‘ is the radiant colour of the year at Pantone, while trend forecasting agency WGSN defined upbeat ‘Apricot Crush’ as its reigning hue in 2024.

The shades of summer fruits — peachy pink, apricot yellow, and nectarine orange — are spirited alternatives to traditional pastels. Plus, they are all easily paired with neutral palettes, and suitable for a variety of textiles and furnishings.

Brought to you by Choices Flooring.

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As an in-demand interior designer, Briellyn Turton has to be across the most innovative, smart and practical home trends. Designing for both residential and commercial clients, Briellyn is always looking for new ways to create bespoke spaces that are as easy and enjoyable to live in, as they are beautiful.

That means taking every room’s purpose into consideration from the get-go. Take the laundry as an example, with 46 per cent of Australians surveyed saying they wished theirs was nicer [1]. It’s one of the hardest working spaces in the home, yet it’s often regarded as just a utility room. Clunky design and dated appliances can make laundry a punish, costing you valuable time that could be spent enjoying life.

That’s why the rise in intelligent laundry is a gamechanger, which could help save on time, energy consumption and mental load says Briellyn. “Laundry may be a daily chore for some, but by creating a stylish, smart and sophisticated space, it might become a cathartic activity you find yourself looking forward to.”

Smart and stylish wash options

“Gone are the days of the standard white appliances — there are so many chic options available now,” says Briellyn, noting Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry range as her pick for its sleek good looks and AI technology that could help save on energy and water usage, detergent, and your sanity by automating manual tasks. The Bespoke AI front load washer comes in generous 9kg, 12kg and 18kg capacities and with its 5-star energy rating, it’s a smart choice for busy households.

To help lessen the load, Australians can also look to increasing their washing efficiency with AI Wash Cycle – a smart feature that washes clothes thoroughly and gently with less water and detergent [2]. It does so by detecting the weight and softness of the fabric in each load and analysing the levels of water to help Australians achieve results and turn laundry day from a chore to a breeze.

The Bespoke AI Washer offers the new Bespoke AI Front load washer range offers BubbleWash, which turns detergent into bubbles that quickly get absorbed into the laundry and can help improve performance of cold-water cycles.

Improve drying efficiency

The environmental impact of clothes dryers depends on frequency of use, energy source, energy efficiency, heat pump and more. And the amount of time you spend hanging clothes to dry versus using the dryer is also as variable. Smart clothes dryers can help, when hanging to air dry is not an option.

The Digital Inverter Compressor technology in the Bespoke AI Dryer heats the air, and can help provide a gentle dry while maintaining a 9-star energy rating across its three models [3]. Steam technology and a sanitising cycle utilising high temperatures do more than just dry, they also help to eliminate common bacteria. The perfect antidote to teenage boys who refuse to shower after a gym session [4].

Even better, you can do your laundry, monitor its power usage, set up your favourite cycles and even order detergent from the palm of your hand, via the Samsung Smart Things app.

Don’t iron, refresh with air

If you’d rather do anything but iron, you might be among the 55 per cent of Australians surveyed who claim to never iron any of their clothes [5]. Yet 46 per cent buy for quality, choosing clothing designed for durability and longevity [6]. Refreshing between washing could be the answer to extending the lifecycle of your clothes, with less frequent washing, fewer trips to the dry cleaner and—praise be—less need to iron.

A clothing refresher is a relative newcomer to modern laundries, but the Samsung Bespoke Mirror AirDresser is a must-have according to Briellyn. Short on space in the laundry? No problem, she says. “It can be placed in the mud room, a walk-in wardrobe, a bedroom or a lobby and can hold up to five pants, five jackets and a long zone for dresses and coats, so you can freshen more clothes at once.”

Brought to you by Samsung.

*[1] Samsung Quick Insights: Washing Machines, May 2021 (n=1,017, Australians aged 18+, nationally representative on age, gender and metro/regional split), Nature Research.

[2] Actual results may vary depending on individual use. AI Wash holds detergent for up to 1 month’s washing, based on the average of 4 loads per week. May vary depending on the washing load and settings. Available on Android and IOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. Mobile GUI images may vary by country, environment etc.

[3] Actual results may vary depending on individual use.

[4] Based on independent testing by Intertek, by testing samples of applicable models to Samsung-defined test protocol. Individual results may vary.

[5] Samsung Quick Insights: Garment Care, July 2023 (n=1,008, Australians aged 18+, washing machine owners who are involved in the household laundry, nationally representative on age, gender and metro/regional split), Nature Research.

[6] Source: Samsung Regional Customer Sentiment Study Wave 8 Feb 2023 (n=300 Australians, nat rep sample).*

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Included in that sentiment are our homes — and whether you love a trawl through a musty-smelling vintage store or are interior-trend-oblivious, chances are you’ve knowingly or unknowingly jumped on the bandwagon of some bygone style or another. We’ve got our finger on the pulse when it comes to the places we live, and we’ve identified six timeless vintage and retro trends we expect you’ll start seeing a lot more of. Settle in for some nostalgia!

1. Frills and fringes

“I’m always on the hunt for ways to introduce a bit of personality into my interiors, all while adhering to a fairly neutral colour palette. So rather than relying on bright pops, I look for textures and layers. That’s why I’ve been loving the recent resurgence in frills and fringes as of late. Whether it’s a fringe-skirted armchair or frilly cushion cover, they add instant softness to a space. It’s a touch of feminity without being overly girly, and a hint of nostalgia without being dated.

Some of my favourite frills and fringes I’ve seen are: these vintage washed linen ruffle sheets from Adairs, this ruffle cushion from Pillow Talk, and while fringed furniture can be quite costly, I’ve found a range of trims from Spotlight that I’ve been eyeing off for a DIY project.” — Emma Breislin, Senior Content Producer

2. Mottled amber glass

“Anything retro or vintage – specifically with a mid-century or post-modern lean – is right up my alley. Think Oslo lamps, timber-panelled everything, big, modular sofas in chocolate velvet or olive green. This is much to the dismay of my parents, who remember deeming design elements such as these to be “so ugly” in the days of their respective childhoods. Well, sorry Mum and Dad, they’re back to haunt you! A hallmark ’60s-’70s trend that has been making an especially strong comeback is amber glass, typically seen in a mottled or bottle-bottom texture on front doors and windows or internal sliding doors (like in Sunday Sailor’s Foam House).

We’ve been long-enamoured with colourful glassware, so it’s really no surprise. And while we don’t all have the means to replace our doors and windows with repurposed originals, such as these from Gumtree, introducing amber glass to your interiors can be as simple as scouring Etsy for an Art Deco-era serving bowl, investing in a set of Wave glasses from Fazeek, or splashing out on a special piece, like this John Grimes teak bar cabinet, c1960.” — Lucy Francis, Senior Content Producer

3. Chrome

“Like a song that’s been played on the radio too often, there was a time when we all needed a break from chrome. Throughout the 2010s, chrome’s glare reigned supreme as the finish of choice for kitchen and bathroom fixtures and while the shine definitely wore off (replaced by tactile, trendier brass and brushed nickel) it seems this metal is slowly, but surely, making its way back into our hearts and homes albeit in smaller doses via interesting furniture, objet d’art and even appliances, like Smeg’s 50s style chrome toaster.

Turns out a touch of chrome is just what a room full of soft, matt, handmade textures needs. Chrome’s original heyday was during the 1950s and 1980s, and has come to symbolise modernity, speed and wealth.” — Tahni Mesan, Senior Content Producer

4. Cork

“The house I grew up in had cork floors in the kitchen. They were the first thing my mum ripped up when they later renovated (and with immense pleasure), however, she did tell me they were great for young kids because they were soft, absorbed sound, and anything you dropped on them, like plates and even glasses, would bounce rather than break. Just recently I saw cork wapping the walls of Zoe Foster-Blake’s bedroom — designed by YSG Studio — and absolutely loved the texture (although I tend to love anything to do with her). And then, on a recent stay at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane, I realised a lot of what I thought was travertine was actually a pretty blonde cork. ‘Could cork be back?’, I mused to myself (and now to you). Yes friends, I think it is.” — Emma Breislin, Senior Content Producer

5. Wallpaper

“To be honest, I sort of swore off wallpaper once I moved out of my family home, leaving behind my high school bedroom with its bright-green-and-metallic Victorian-lace-motif ‘feature wall’. I shudder, but in the least I can claim that this particular wallpaper was not my choice. But did I think it was super stylish at the time? No comment.

However, having landed myself a career writing about homes, I’m lucky enough to feast my eyes on the most beautiful examples every day — and more and more, I’m seeing it again. On one wall, on every wall, on ceilings, in florals, in murals, in patterns, in prints. In country homes, in English-style estates, in mid-century revivals, in playful contemporary settings. The ghost from my past; wallpaper is back, and…I’m loving it? Am I reformed? Perhaps. Will I steer clear of gardy Victorian lace iterations still? Probably. Regardless, I hope to peruse many more homes that feature it, and I expect I probably will. Maybe I’ll even own my own someday.” — Lucy Francis, Senior Content Producer

6. Chocolate brown

“Brown is back, baby. From freshly baked sourdough, to ancient tree trunks and your favourite worn-in leather boots, there’s something terrifically grounding about the colour brown. It formed a strong base for interior design in the psychedelic 60s and swinging 70s and, as we gratefully bid farewell to the grey years, brown is back to dominate our colour palettes at home.

If, like me, you’re still suffering from memories of daggy bathroom tiles and macrame beading, look to the new brown with its calming warmth to underpin white-washed walls and curated vintage pieces. Or jump on the 1970s revival train and embrace panelled timber walls, elegant timber flooring and elevate the look with bespoke cabinetry to meet your every need with wipe-down efficiency.

Not convinced? Channel the sheer chunkiness of the generous sofa in the reimagined Sunseeker at Byron Bay — testament to the enveloping nature of brown leather. Or bliss out in the textured layers of Kara Rosenlund’s North Stadbroke Island weekender — a symphony woven in brown brought bang up to date with seagrass wallpaper, vintage cane furnishings and timber-lined everything. I say brown is back but truthfully, it never left.” — Diana Moore, Senior Content Producer

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But how do you keep up to date with interior design trends without being a slave to fashion? And how do you select furniture, finishes, fixtures, soft furnishings and so on without replacing them every few years? It’s a quandary!

“By keeping true to yourself — trust your own vision to deliver a space specifically for you and not everyone else,” advises interior architect Cassandra Walker. “Using natural materials wherever possible will also provide a far more timeless space than momentary human-made materials. We only need to look to Europe for its love of natural materials and timeless buildings.”

“Trends come and go,” says interior designer, Anna-Carin McNamara. “I feel we’ve had enough of the Nanna-chic maximalism, and we’re coming back to what I love — which is a bit more austere, minimal, clean and classic.”

The good news is, the key interior design trend we predicted in 2023 — ‘you do you’ — is here to stay. Whether your style is minimal, maximalist, eclectic or classic, your interiors don’t need to be perfect.

“The interior design trend of the ‘individual’ will become even stronger,” reckons Lauren Li, principal of Sisalla Interior Design. “This is a time when you can share what you love on TikTok or Instagram and there will be an audience that will love it. There is more room for a broad range of styles to be existing at once.”

In other words, anything goes. Buy what you love. And if you need any inspiration, here are five interior design trends that are sure to dominate your Pinterest feed in 2024.

What interior design ideas will be trending in 2024?

1. Colour drenching is key

Pick a colour, any colour… then add swathes of it to a room. Colour drenching — the art of covering every surface (or most surfaces if you’re gun-shy) with the same hue — emerged last year-ish and is expected to stick around in 2024.

In terms of which colours are likely to be trending, expect warm colours such as ruddy browns, mellow yellows, clay-type pinks (Pantone named Peach Fuzz the Colour of the Year for 2024) and every shade of blue. Olive green isn’t going anywhere. It’s nature-inspired but a little bit retro.

“I predict that we will see the popular ‘beige-fluencer’ earthy aesthetic merge with bright colours for a more relaxed and playful ‘lived-in’ look,” says Lauren.

If you’re brave enough to colour-drench, try mixing up the shades of your chosen hue in a room. While you can apply it anywhere, this trend works well in bedrooms and formal living or dining rooms — non-open-plan spaces that emerged as another trend during COVID-19 lockdowns, by the way.

Tip: bet on red

“I’m not sure if the world is ready for this, but tomato red is emerging as a colour we are going to see a lot more of,” says Lauren. “We’ve seen hints of red used in furniture, fabrics, artwork and rugs, from the classic red of the Red Carimate Carver Chair by Vico Magistretti to contemporary pieces by HAY in Denmark. Red gives a space a bolt of energy and it’s coming on strong.”

2. Curves continue to smooth over interiors

If the studio bathroom reveals on The Block 2023 are anything to go by, curves aren’t just a fleeting trend. Organic arches, waves and rounded edges are being increasingly applied to ceilings, walls, doorways, niches, kitchen benchtops and furniture. They take the edge off traditionally hard and square-set building materials… literally.

“Curves don’t seem to be going anywhere,” says Cassandra. “But I recommend being mindful of how they are included. Avoid just throwing curves in here and there for the sake of the trend.” Instead, she advises, looking at the architecture first to see if and how curves can be incorporated seamlessly into your interiors.

Lauren believes we’ll continue to see softer waved-shaped furniture, such as coffee tables in organic ‘blob’ shapes and irregular rugs — which loosen up a space — but that the wiggly line has expired. “The Ultrafragola mirror is a stunning piece, however, it has reached saturation point,” she explains. “It set off a ‘wiggly line’ trend that’s been applied to joinery, soft furnishings and (other) mirrors and is now overdone.”

3. Hellenistic revival is set to rock

‘Greece is the word’ predicted Pinterest, and we expect to see more interiors awash with the Hellenistic Revival aesthetic in 2024. It draws inspiration from Ancient Greek (and perhaps Roman) culture and the timeless architecture and interiors of the Mediterranean region that exist today.

An easy way to update your decor is to bring in rustic urns, bowls or platters with pedestal bases, classical busts, plinths or Corinthian columns. Fly the Greek flag and channel the vistas of Santorini with linen tablecloths and napkins in bright blue and white. (Spoiler alert: pops of blue are gonna be big.)

A less easy way to incorporate Hellenistic Revival into your home is with textured walls, Venetian plaster or neo-classical wallpapers, but the result is chic. Greek chic. “Gone are plain white walls and in are natural textured walls, be it matte or polished,” adds Cassandra.

Tip: warm up beige materials

“The earthy tones of a room finished with Venetian plaster, linen, warm wood and stone are still going strong, however, they can feel too serious and restrained,” warns Lauren. “The addition of colour through a yellow-striped vase or green cushion instantly lifts the mood.”

4. Sustainability is here to stay

Sustainability is a ‘trend’ we can all get behind, and this extends to the buy-cheap-buy-twice philosophy. Fast fashion is sooo 2019. “Everyone’s really concerned about longevity and for their materials to last,” explains Anna-Carin. “People increasingly don’t want things they have to maintain or replace later.”

Anna-Carin is a fan of future-proofing: consider how you’ll feel about your finishes or furniture in 10, or even 20, years. “Ask yourself, ‘Do I think I’m still going to love it?’,” she says. Or are you simply trying to be current and fashionable, regardless of whether you like that tile/table/tap?

“I also ask clients to recall how they felt about the items they already own when they bought them. Did they immediately regret it or are they still thankful that they bought those items?” Being thoughtful about your selections will help both your bank balance, in the long term, and the environment — since fewer pieces will wind up in landfill.

5. Retro mashup makes a mark

Torn between the mid-century modern aesthetic, the earthy but disco-infected 70s look and gloriously garish 80s flavour? Stop stressing because you can imbue them all in your interiors. We’re calling it ‘retro mashup’ and essentially this trend is about mixing various styles from the 60s to the 80s, an era that saw frequent and radical changes in design and architecture.

There are no hard-and-fast rules, and you can cherry-pick your favourite colours, vintage furniture and design elements from recent history. Imagine, a richly coloured sunken lounge or chubby sofa (70s), terrazzo floors (80s), a tulip side table (60s) with a mushroom lamp (70s) and a Memphis-style sculpture (80s).

Chrome underpins this look — the silvery metal finish that was prevalent from the post-war era until recent years, when brass, matte black and powder-coated steel shared the mantle. But it’s back, even in non-retro interiors. “There is a lot of chrome appearing in materiality in a unique and warm way,” says Cassandra.

Retro mashup isn’t for the faint of heart, but it will add warmth and colour to your space. Plus, it’ll give you an excuse to hit up second-hand furniture shops and online marketplaces. “Vintage is still going strong with 1970s pieces highly sought-after,” says Lauren. “We’ve moved away from mid-century vintage styles from the 1950s and are looking for more unusual finds. Anything vintage in travertine, chrome or a low-slung sofa from the 70s will continue to be popular.”

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But what if we told you that one of the simplest (and most effective) ways of styling your home involves something you can pick up for just a few dollars from your local supermarket? Yes, it’s true. Food – and most notably fruit and vegetables – can make for stunning and eye-wateringly affordable visual displays. And if you get bored of it, just eat it.

“We’ve been piling lemons, pears, apples, melons, frilly lettuces and bunches of herbs on our tabletops at home for decades,” wrote design doyenne Melissa Penfold in a post on Instagram recently. “They’re bright, colourful and cheerful, and a relatively affordable, easy and creative way to soften your rooms.”

Her post was in response to an article shared on Remodelista, a leading American interiors blog, which was reporting on ‘food as decor’ as one of the biggest rising trends this year. “Apparently consumables as decor are being used all over the place – from chunks of bread used as candleholders in New York restaurants to piles of humble potatoes as decoration in the chicest Parisian hotels,” she continued.

And so too on Australian shores have we been seeing food starting to grace the centre of our tables as more than simply something to eat. Multi-hyphenate creative Dani Dean of The Make Haus has the pleasure of setting the table at some of the most stylish weddings and events week after week. “Layering in fruit and vegetables can elevate the mood and provide shape and texture,” she shares. “We have styled fruits into towering totems and sculptures on tables [manipulated with skewers and toothpicks] or you can simply layer masse fruit into bowls, vessels or stands.”

Some of her favourite foods to use include figs, macadamias, zucchini, fresh olives, and passionfruit. “I prefer to use a palette which is earthy, tonal and muted,” she adds.

Similarly, designer Jono Fleming often incorporates various fruits and vegetables when styling interiors for magazines, and a lot of his advice can easily be applied to our everyday homes. “A bowl of lemons or any citrus is always a great way to add block colour to your table whilst instantly transporting you to a time and place – perhaps the Italian coast!” he says. “When in doubt, you cannot go wrong with a bowl of brown pears. They’re a great shape and they are also neutral so can go with most spaces.”

“Don’t mix your fruits with a tropical extravaganza, keep it simple and to one colour way. It could be a couple of melons, persimmons, a maroon passion fruit,” he adds in an Instagram post. “Quince is a personal favourite of mine for its great yellow hue without the clichés of throwing lemons in a bowl.”

He also recommends playing with height as another way to create a captivating vignette with food. “Don’t restrict yourself to big heavy bowls. Platters and plates help showcase the shapes of the fruit you’re using,” he says. “Cake stands and footed bowls are also quite an elegant edition to any kitchen or tablescape.”

• Style potted herbs on your benchtop instead of flowers
• ‘Tomato girl summer’ is a trending TikTok aesthetic for a reason – there are endless tomato varieties and colours
• Store eggs in a bowl on your table (as long as they’re farm-fresh!)
• Arrange fruits and vegetables en masse or in like colours
• Opt for uncommon fruits like lychees, dragon fruit, heirloom tomatoes, Buddha’s hand, artichokes, kohlrabi, romanesco broccoli

Our favourite ‘food as decor’ ideas

So next time you head to the supermarket, why not stay a while in the fresh produce section and see what you can find. The weirder the more wonderful in this case. And it doesn’t need to be much either, even just an aesthetic melon that matches the colour of your kitchen joinery can do wonders in your space.

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Soft and fluid silhouettes that project a feminine aesthetic are a hallmark of this global interior design trend and offer a reprieve from sleek, modern lines. Here is a round-up of shapely pieces for the home that offer serious curve appeal.

An excellent way to add visual interest to your space, curved furniture is known for creating a relaxing atmosphere in your home. Gentle contours and ergonomic structures are some of the functional elements of curved furniture that can enhance comfort and overall wellbeing.

While the dominant style in the last decade was focused on straight lines, we see people wanting to embrace the organic, fluid lines found in nature,” says Leah Howatson, Vice President of Marketing at Castlery.

“Incorporating graceful arches and rounded edges into your furniture is a great way to soften the room making it feel relaxed yet still sophisticated. Especially now that society is prioritising wellness and self-care, people see value in making their homes feel like sanctuaries so they can thrive,” she explains.

Whether it’s a dramatic spherical lamp or a soft contoured ottoman, playing with materials, shape, and colours allow you to tailor the curves to your own style and needs.

As Leah points out, curved furniture isn’t just for the large, contemporary modern homes that you see on Instagram. “You can still include curved pieces in a petite space. For example, you can use an armchair with a curved base or curved wingback as a curvaceous accent to make an inviting nook,” she suggests.

An irresistible choice for anyone looking to add elegance and style to their homes, curved furniture really is the perfect way to add a fresh, comfortable and contemporary aesthetic to your space.

THE BEST CURVED SOFAS, TABLES AND LAMPS TO BUY NOW

myer metal lamp

Bodo metal table lamp in Gold, $39.98 (usually $79.95), Myer

Encircled in a glass dome, the Bodo table lamp is a unique way to add some warm lighting to your living area. Its sturdy, curved iron base adds cohesiveness to the product, and painted in gorgeous metallic gold, serves as a stunning statement piece.

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Auburn boucle sofa, $3469, Castlery

Perfectly modular and made from a spill-resistant boucle fabric, the Auburn sofa is a masterfully designed piece that features rounded soft edges for a cosy and inviting experience.

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freedom table

Moon coffee table, $974 (usually $1299), Freedom

Crafted from concrete with a textured white finish, the Moon coffee table pairs full and crescent moon-shaped tables together to create a sculpted look. Better yet, they’re not attached, so you have the creative liberty to rearrange them to suit your home.

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Monroe velvet sofa, $3799, Temple & Webster

Available in jet black, ravishing burgundy, honeycomb yellow and light rose colours, this Monroe sofa features a unique, mid-century take on curved design that combines retro style with functionality. With a smooth velvet upholstery, it provides a relaxing and luxurious way to wind down.

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navy ottoman

Kennedy button ottoman in Navy, $1050, Aura Home

Upholstered in rich navy velvet, the Kennedy ottoman is a bold and sophisticated piece for your home. Sumptuously curved, it’ll be a lovely statement piece in a living room or bedroom that deserves a pop of colour.

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Granada goblet side table, $610, Aura Home

With its eye-catching silhouette, the Granada side table is proudly designed in Australia. Made from durable fibreglass, it’s a minimalist yet striking addition to a warm and inviting lounge or even an outdoor area.

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Cosh table lamp, $48.50 (usually $69.95), Freedom

A stunning matte finish and sturdy metal base ensure that the Cosh table lamp brings a versatile, modern vibe to your bedside table or living space. Its dome shaped shade offers beautiful illumination throughout your room, and will be a distinctive, charming focal point of your space.

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rust arm chair

Rust orange armchair, $1029, Temple & Webster

Made from a sturdy steel and plywood frame, this luscious chair from Temple & Webster is the plump, curvaceous piece of your dreams. With soft polyester upholstery and 360 degree swivel base, it’s the perfect piece to add some mid-century charm to your home.

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amber boucle chair

Amber boucle swivel chair, $649, Castlery

The Amber chair is a chic, delicate option for anyone looking to cocoon in their living rooms and libraries this winter. With a soft boucle upholstery, the piece exudes both a contemporary elegance and a relaxed ease – better yet, you can buy it in a set of two, too!

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Orson shell side table, $174.99 (usually $249), Adairs

Available in both a light terracotta and a pristine white, the Orson side table has an elegant silhouette, with its long column base and rounded top giving fresh character to the smallest corners of your room.

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According to interior designer Briellyn Turton, 2023 is all about personal expression throughout the home, and that extends into our kitchens.

“We are seeing people select material and finishes that mirror their personalities. I love this direction as it means everyone’s home is going to be as layered, vibrant and unique as the family that lives there,” she tells Homes To Love.

Depending on how much you want to spend, or how much of a change you want to make, you can do this by changing up different parts of your kitchen — from your appliances and your cabinets right down to smaller pieces like taps and decor.

According to Briellyn, when it comes to trends, this year they are quite contradictory in their nature, but all have the same intent: to stand out. Expect to see everything from bold colour, to pops of luxe marble and metallic accents, and a move to darker timbers and moody kitchens.

There are so many directions you can take when it comes to updating or designing your dream kitchen so, to give you a hand, we’ve spoken to Briellyn, Jeremy Senior, Vice President-Consumer Electronics, Samsung Australia, and Homes To Love’s senior commercial editor Kayla Wratten, for three kitchen design trends to embrace this year.

Pick appliances that add colour and a custom design edge

“Given the kitchen is the heart of the home, customisable home appliances like the Samsung BESPOKE Refrigerator allow Australians to select the colour and spatial combinations that best fit their personal aesthetic and household needs,” says Jeremy.

“With the ability to change the colour panels and add or remove fridge and freezer units, the BESPOKE refrigerator can grow and adapt with your home for years to come. Ultimately, it means you don’t need to throw away your fridge when you outgrow it or want to change the look and feel of your home — just modify the BESPOKE Refrigerator you have, simply and affordably,” adds Jeremy.

Don’t forget the details

This year, attention to detail and customisation will play a big part in kitchen design. No longer are we designing or even styling our kitchens with one-size-fits-all products, appliances, and materials — instead we are opting for bespoke pieces personalised to our lifestyle needs and aesthetic tastes. In fact, Samsung is one brand bringing to market a wide gamut of customisable kitchen appliances, from rangehoods, to induction cooktops, to dishwashers to ovens that follow similar design aesthetics to help you personalise various facets of your kitchen.

“For a quick and affordable way to customise your kitchen — and even have your style flow into the laundry — look to tapware. For instance, Australian brand ABI Interiors features taps to fit the specific dimensions of your kitchen, in mix and match finishes. It’s dripping in character (pun intended). In 2023 it is time to make the heart of the home your own,” says Kayla Wratten, Homes To Love’s senior commercial editor.

Avoid a cookie cutter approach and pick unique pieces

Small changes can have a big impact. Updating pieces such as servingware or glassware can have a striking effect on your overall design.

“When it comes to decor and servingware in the kitchen, ensure you are sourcing these pieces far and wide. You want to avoid a cookie cutter approach to kitchen decor and instead adorn the shelves with unique pieces that you’re proud to own,” Briellyn shares.

“Thinking bigger, a custom approach to things like joinery and appliances that you can make your own via colours, textures, and size is going to make your kitchen look like it’s been expertly designed. Think about how all of your materials and finishes are going to come together to make a truly unique space,” she adds.

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Grandmillennial style, or ‘granny chic’ as it’s affectionately referred to, is quite literally a modern take on traditional, English-country style that nannas are known and loved for.

But, before you start conjuring up images of your grandma’s (or great grandma’s) house and cringing at the thought of replicating that look in your own home, keep in mind that this nostalgic style is more #chinoiseriechic and colourful than dull and stuffy.

Just like feminine florals, gingham prints, puffy sleeves and frills are back on the catwalk, Chintz, micro florals, wicker and cane furniture, antiques, fringing and wallpaper are finding their way into the homes of Millennials.

Even the restaurant industry is bringing out the doilies and embracing ‘grannycore’. Inspired by the eponymous vintage TV show, the Golden Girls Kitchen just opened in Beverly Hills, with cafes in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Miami to follow (naturally).

It’s a fully immersive experience, with kitschy, frilly decor, a helluva lot of timber panelling, pops of banana-plant wallpaper and plastic fruit… all capturing the nostalgia of the show and 1980s Miami – which, according to every American sitcom ever, is where seniors go to live out their golden years.

Emma Bazilian, senior features editor at House Beautiful and self-confessed Grandmillennial, explains the trend perfectly in her recent article, The Rise of ‘Grandmillennial’ Style.

“Ranging in age from mid-20s to late-30s, Grandmillennials have an affinity for design trends considered by mainstream culture to be ‘stuffy’ or ‘outdated’ — Laura Ashley prints, ruffles, embroidered linens,” Bazilian writes.

An advocate of the #NetflixandNeedlepoint movement, Bazilian believes the rise of Grandmillennial style is inspired by “the design monotony they’re seeking to upend.”

It seems as though Millennials are growing tired of same-same spaces, white-on-white interiors and the pressure to be ‘modern’ and are seeking respite in the revival of traditional styles.

The polar opposite of Scandinavian or minimalist interiors, ‘posh granny’ style embraces clutter, clashing prints and colours, albeit in a wholesome fashion.

If you want embrace this trend in your own home, be aware that this is the kind of style that requires full commitment. Throwing a couple of frilly cushions on your Scandi sofa won’t suffice, sorry.

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Thankfully, displaying precious possessions and layering different colours, patterns and textures is trending right now. Enter, maximalism. It’s all about eclecticism and excess, and is a little bit rock n’ roll. Think animal prints, gold or brass accents (although, chrome works too), hand-blown glass and statement pieces.

But don’t go throwing cushions and candelabras together haphazardly – there is a method to the madness that is maximalist interior design. When done right, it can feel cosy, cohesive and dramatic all at once.

Using unique, vintage or heirloom decor

Display meaningful items that help tell your story. They needn’t be expensive or worldly; a ceramic figurine from your childhood or a vase you found in Vinnie’s will work just as well as designer pieces.

Create a gallery wall

Create a gallery wall with a variety of frame and artwork styles – which is both very maximalist and personal. Before you hang your art, cut out pieces of paper with the same dimensions and tack them on the wall to check the spacing.

Keep it tidy and avoid clutter

Maximalism isn’t the same as disorganisation or untidiness. There can be many elements to your interior but everything should be in its place, and feel balanced. Your home’s not a museum, so swap out pieces when you feel bored instead of piling on more.

Start small

If you’re not ready to dive into the rabbit’s hole like Alice in Wonderland, dabble in maximalism by starting with a small room. Powder rooms, entry halls and study nooks are a good place to start without overcommitting.

Styling a vignette

If you’re unsure of how to place objets d’art, use the ‘rule of threes’. Group or cluster three items together – or an odd number of items, such as five or seven. It works best if the pieces are different sizes, shapes or materials.

Express yourself

Just like your personality, maximalism isn’t straightforward or boring. So your space should feel like an extension of your personality: varied and interesting. Juxtapose colours, styles and textures.

Use symmetry when styling

Style with symmetry. At first glance, the maximalist aesthetic might look unhinged and fanciful but keeping things somewhat symmetrical will make your space just orderly and composed enough.

Have fun!

Keep in mind that there are actually no rules when it comes to maximalist interior design. Go wild.

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We spoke to Anthony Spon-Smith, co-CEO and chief creative officer of Coco Republic, about the stunning stone he’s chosen to include in his Summer 2022 collection.

“Calacatta marble is distinctive with its thick, bold veining,” he says. “Rather than plentiful soft veins of a marble like Carrara, Calacatta’s hallmark is fewer but more dramatic and unstructured veins.”

When it comes to styling such a statement piece, he recommends taking the less is more approach. “It’s better as a feature,” he says. “It has such a strong aesthetic – one solid piece will lift a whole room.”

While definitely not the most affordable marble, we’ve found nine ways you can incorporate this luxury stone into your home – from marble plinths to coffee tables and even lamps.

Shop Calacatta viola marble pieces

Sculpted Calacatta viola marble lamp by Henry Wilson, $3720, 1stDibs

This piece of art looks stunning as is, but also happens to be a functional lamp. Hand sculpted in Sydney, it measures 35cm in height and creates a calming ambience when switched on.

Veneta console table, $2995, Coco Republic

With a smooth, curvaceous form, the Veneta marble console table sure does make a statement. The veins on each piece are completely unique, making it a beautiful addition to your living space or hallway. Also available in a travertine.

Marble plinth side table, $999, harpers project

Whether for beside your bed, the sofa, or for displaying art or flowers, the stone for this viola marble plinth has been hand selected from European quarries and is available to purchase with Afterpay.

Pegasus console table, $8595, Coco Republic

A stunning structural piece requires little styling to make a feature. The perfect size to run along your hallway or feature in your living room, it’s carved out of Calacatta viola marble that’s thousands of years old.

Polar bowl in merlot and viola, $195, Greg Natale

A simpler way to incorporate this stunning stone into your space is with this bowl from Greg Natale. Featuring both viola marble and the deeper rosso levanto stone, it’s a beautiful way to store your jewels.

Veneta coffee table, $4595, Coco Republic

A statement piece for any style, the Veneta marble coffee table is beautifully curved and features unique dark veining. “I wanted to use Calacatta viola on shapes that were relatively simple to attain a juxtaposition of drama with simplicity,” says Anthony Spon-Smith, co-CEO and chief creative officer of Coco Republic.

Brera floor mirror, from $4200, Just Adele

Designed to be striking from all angles, the Brera floor mirror is designed and made in Melbourne, and adds a touch of Italian grandeur to your space.

Sculpted Calacatta marble lamp by Henry Wilson, $6696, 1stDibs

Hand sculpted in Sydney, this stunning lamp measures 40cm high, and doubles as a piece of art. Also available in different marble finishes.

Bella bedside, from $1700, Just Adele

Featuring a sleek and minimal design, the Bella bedside lets the marble do the talking. With an internal shelf, it’s perfect for beside your bed or sofa. Handmade in Melbourne, it can be customised to suit your requirements.

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