Interior trends come and go, and lucky for us there are a few simple, chic and cost-effective ways to give your home the mini spruce-up it needs – minus the hefty price tag. We rounded up five low-effort décor trends to try that will have a big impact on your space.
1. The New Neutrals
Gone are the days of crisp whites and icy hues. Instead, we’re seeing an increase in warmer tones across furnishings, ceramics, furniture and even paint trends. Think palettes with “a slightly yellow influence, pink undertones that appear in clay hues and reddy browns, olive green and accents of pale blue and zesty yellow,” says Dulux colour and communications manager Andrea Lucena-Orr. Incorporate warmth into your space with a cosy textured throw or pillows in harmonising shades of caramel, chocolate and beige.
Linen House Clover Moss Throw, $139.99 at Linen House
Target Scalloped Cushion, $25 at Target
Seed Ezra Mug, $24.95 at The Iconic
Country Road Organically Grown Cotton Round Cushion, $89.95 at The Iconic
2. Living La Dolce Vita
It’s a trend that came onto the scene a few short years ago and we’re delighted that it’s here to stay. Bring a piece of the Mediterranean into your home with ceramics, tableware and décor in Italian prints and hues reminiscent of a European summer. A dining set decorated with fruit and vegetable motifs is guaranteed to brighten up your winter table.
In the Roundhouse Tomato Small Tray, $25 at In The Round House
Jones & Co Pepe Aperitivo Holdall, $46 at Jones & Co
Porto Cucina Side Plate, $9.99 at My House
No. 22 Capri 2.0 Green Bowls (set of 4), $79-$99 at No. 22 Home
2. Cosy Corduroy
We’re saying bye to boucle and hello to this luxe ’70s-inspired fabric. Corduroy is making its mark in interiors and we couldn’t be happier (or cosier). The perfect way to bring a piece of the past to a contemporary space, this lush material is a popular choice for cushion covers, blankets and quilts. Or make a bold statement with furniture pieces like a decadent dining set.
Adairs Everette Brown Cord Cushion, $59.99 at Adairs
Oakleigh Home Corduroy Dining Chairs (set of 4), $249 at Temple & Webster
Muse Corduroy Ottoman, $199.95 at Pillow Talk
Ikea JÄTTEBO 3-seat Sofa, $1,900 at Ikea
4. Retro Prints
If there’s one decade that always makes a comeback in the interiors world it’s the ’70s. This season we’re revisiting flamboyant patterns in mustard yellows, forest greens and earthy browns. Add a printed rug or quirky vases for a quick retro spruce up. If you’re feeling bold, opt for a coloured furniture set to take centre stage.
Glasshouse Fragrances Desert Divine Soy Candle, $59.95 at The Iconic
Mosey Me Oven Mitt, $35 at Mosey Me
Kip & Co Swirl Wine Glasses (set of 2), $47.50 at Kip & Co
Ikea GÅNGSTIG Kitchen Mat, $45 at Ikea
5. Rustic Rewind
Whether you’re up for a bit of DIY or love scouring the markets for a vintage find, rustic décor is one trend guaranteed to bring warmth and cosiness into your home. “Think weathered wood, vintage ceramics and utilitarian furnishings,” says interior stylist Justine Wilson. “This style champions worn textures like brick and stone, evoking a sense of authenticity and simplicity.” But if you don’t have time to spend hours thrift-shopping, there are plenty of pieces that encapsulate this trend. Incorporating it into your home can be as simple as adding a few flowers to a rustic looking vase. Too easy!
Madras Link Hazel Wavy Bowl, $89.95 at Madras Link
Kmart Jute Rug, $89 at Kmart
Muse Cannes Decorative Vase, $49.95 at Pillow Talk
Kmart Open Weave Basket, $16 at Kmart
