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FABRICS
From the sofa to the curtains and
cushions, fabrics are prevalent
throughout our homes and enrich spaces
with cosy textures, eye-catching colours
and beautiful patterns or prints. Mix
and match patterns in different scales
to create the right balance. Combine
two favourite patterns, classic check
and stripe, with new season colours for
cushions, duvets and walls. Crepe-back
satins, pleated chiffon, mohair knits and
weaves, taffeta, matte/shine jacquard
and dobby weaves are key materials.

HOME OFFICE
Make the home office a focal point.
“A home office must be designed as a
space to induce thought,” says Martin
Waller from Andrew Martin. “It wants
to have crisp, clear lines, comfort and
creative inspiration by way of artwork OUTDOOR FURNITURE
or patterned wallpaper. A desk light is a While wicker and rattan have been
great way to add style as well as being popular for outdoor furniture in recent
imperative for spotlighting.” years, we are seeing a move towards
more luxe materials. The metallic
HOUSEPLANTS elements such as brass and copper are
Pay homepage to nature with a variety of making a comeback, while materials
indoor plants. Houseplants have never like marble and granite are being used
been more fashionable, from retro 1970s to create extravagant outdoor furniture
style hanging creepers to blowsy blooms, pieces.
there are plants to suit a range of styles
and spaces. While indoor plants fell out GARDEN
of fashion briefly in the 1990s, they are This year, outdoor gardens are starting
now coming back with a vengeance. Not to reflect interior design trends.
only are they beautiful, naturally vibrant Impacted by the pandemic, just as
and colourful but they also freshen the today’s homes are multi-functional,
air, filtering out pollutants and releasing so are gardens. An outdoor space for
oxygen. connecting with nature, taking time out

for oneself or entertaining family and
friends safely, is essential. Investing time
and money into cultivating the outdoor
space, large or small, into a beautiful and
functional extension of the home makes
good sense.

2023 is all about designing and
creating a sense of warmth and
that ‘simple life’ vibe within our
homes and outdoor spaces.

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