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Interior Décor Styles and Trends

What will the ground beneath

our feet look like this season?
Floor Choices Carpet

looring trends in 2024 continue to promise a fusion of comfort, beautiful texture, impactful colour and artistic pattern to any space
style and sustainability. The focus shifts towards materials and and establish layers of solid protection.
designs that reflect personal taste while embracing innovation
Fand environmental consciousness. Carpets
This year, the carpet industry has embraced bold geometric patterns
Shifting away from the current preference for cool palettes, flooring that reflect a host of style influences, from sleek and modern
trends are set to bring warm-coloured flooring options that can easily linear patterns to tribal to ethnic designs – all popular choices for
match a wide range of décor styles. Look for hardwoods in honey, homeowners wanting their flooring to make a strong visual impact.
caramel or rich brown shades to give your home a neat and tidy
appearance. Geometric design invites a fusion of harmony and balance into a space
by utilising lines, shapes and angles to create a sense of order. Whether
Vinyl you opt for intricate mosaic patterns, bold graphic lines or sharp angles
Vinyl flooring embraces bold patterns and geometric designs. set close to one another along with curved silhouettes, a carpet with a
Herringbone, chevron patterns and hexagonal tiles are striking options. geometric design can speak volumes about taste and style.
Timeless black and white schemes are set to make a chic comeback
alongside weathered greys, muted blues and organic neutrals inspired Light neutrals remain top-of-trend; we’re talking white, beige, ivory
by elements such as oxidised metals and coloured concretes. or light greys. That’s because lighter carpets bring simple elegance
and classic versatility to any room. As with cabinet hardware and light
The era of small tiles is over, making way for larger, more expansive fixtures, the cooler greys give way to warmer colours like tans, beiges
formats, and vinyl flooring is following suit with larger tiles and planks. and linens.
This trend is contemporary and creates the illusion of a more open and
spacious environment. Rugs
Rugs are often placed on the backburner, but when it comes to overall
Tiles space design, they are crucial for tying a room together. Rugs have
The terrazzo tile, wildly popular in the 1970s, has made a comeback this long been integral to interior design as they provide warmth, texture
year. Recognisable for its uniquely coloured flecks and spots in both and style to any space. This year marks an exciting shift in rug design
nostalgic tones and earthy colours, this tile revival introduces a groovy as new colours and patterns take hold in this ever-evolving industry.
edge to any space. Choices range from saturated blues and greens to
palettes inspired by rich desert tones and blush-toned delights. The options range from bold colours to intricate patterns and
interesting textures, bringing out bold and vibrant colours to transform
So, be it walls, floors, countertops or any other surface, tiles can add any space. Natural and earthy tones are the go-to colour palette for

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