Interior design trends

British designer Kelly Hoppen unveils the latest interior design trends including colours, lighting, flooring and furniture. ‘People now want their homes to look like they have lived there for years, slightly lived in and a bit creased but with defined edginess to it. The emphasis will be on art, photography and key pieces of furniture.’ Kelly describes this look as ‘linear shabby chic’.

Key trends

Colours: Neutrals are still the way to go, but art, photography and furniture will add colour and texture.

Lighting: This is very important particularly concealed lighting that can create clever shadows to build ambience.

Carpets and rugs: Pattern, shag and thick piles with a comfortable sinking feeling are also a must for this year.

Tables: Dining refectory tables are a big trend, not only in wood but with edgy lacquers. Benches will also be huge as will massive vintage or modern lighting hanging above the table.

Furniture: Sofas will be rounder and deeper. Vintage coffee tables and piled trunks will be seen in all materials that you would not normally expect.

Kitchens: Designs will be simple but with a modern twist. Plates will be on show giving the kitchen a very Italian look and feel.

Bedrooms: These will be sexy, warm and inviting with lots of texture. There will however be less in the room making the bed the star piece.

Walls: Wallpaper will be also be massive this year and it will all be textural so don't be surprised to see woodchip paper reappearing.

Floors: There will be a lot of wood in all colours.