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Home trends 2015

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I’m going for longevity with my material and decorating choices in House By The Water.  However, despite my best efforts to stay true to this, I am not immune to trends.  My preoccupation with beautiful homes on Pinterest and tempting homewares on Instagram and my penchant for watching the likes of “The Block” and “Reno Rumble”, means that I can be a sucker for trends.  Sometimes I get sensible and reign myself in, but sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between fad and enduring style.    Take for example, the style of these sofas that I’m coveting.

Voyager interiors
Arthur G
Voyager Interiors

They are definitely on trend.  I guess they could be described as Scandinavian style, but I think they look good in Australian “earthy” homes.  I’m seeing them everywhere.  I like them for their height off the floor, allowing the floor space to look larger, and for their simplicity.  But have I been brainwashed?  Am I better off with a more solid design, that is more conducive to slouchy, feet-up moments?

Anyway, I digress.  So far on this blog, I’ve tried not to offend too many readers.  It is with some trepidation that I introduce this topic, but after a recent conversation with one of my readers about an “unnamed material” being used for pendant lighting and the possibility that such “unnamed material” may be a passing fad, I couldn’t resist.  You have all been so lovely, commenting when you see something you like on this blog, but I think you are a little shy when it comes to saying “yuck”.  (Aunty Kate, you may be the exception!)  But readers, I feel I know you well enough now, that you can hit me with the truth.  Tell me what decorating trends you love, those you hate, and especially those beautiful things that you think stand the test of time.

I’ve got some pictures to show you of some current top trends.  Some I like, some I don’t.  Then there is a survey I prepared.  It’s just for fun.  It’s anonymous.  I’ll collate the results later and let you know how much we are like sheep!

  1. Copper

    Kitchen by Raya Todorova
    Garden Life copper pots

    Sources:  Kitchen, Pots.

  2. Plywood

    Pedersen Lennard
    Narukuma

    Sources:  Book shelves, kitchen.

  3. Human skulls

    Zulily
    Urban Outfitters
    Brooklyn Global on Etsy

    Sources:  Bedding, wall art, planters.

  4. Shibori prints

    Francois et moi
    House and Garden UK
    Rebecca Atwood

    Sources:  Tea towels, cushions, bed cover.

  5. Animal heads

    Country Living
    Domino
    Fran Parente

    Sources: 1.  Country Living, 2.  Domino,  3.  Fran Parente.

  6. Geometric patterns

    Geometric tiles.
    Armadillo rug.
    Dwell studio vases

    Sources:  Black vases, Armadillo Rug, Kitchen.

  7. Chunky knits

    Jacqui Fink art
    Luna throws
    Knitting Noodles

    Sources:  Bed cover, Throws, Jacqui Fink art.

  8. Marsala

    Marsala sofa
    Marsala Walls

    Sources:  Sofa (unverified), wall paint.

  9. Fiddle leaf figs

    Vogue Living

    Photo:  Eve Wilson for Vogue Living

  10. Pineapple decor

    Chairloom via Meet Me In Philadelphia
    Little Cat Draw on Etsy
    Society 6.
    Abigail Ahern via Fenton and Fenton

    Sources:  Clock, Print, Wall Sconce, Chair.

Click “HERE” to access the survey.

Got a home decor trend that you love to hate?  Feel free to get it off your chest by leaving a comment!  I promise not to be offended.  Homes would be boring if we all liked the same things!

What about a trend that you just can’t resist even though you know it’ll soon be “so last year”?

(Feature photo by Eve Wilson for The Design Files.)