Leading Australian designers have revealed the interior trends set to take a back seat come 2020.
This year stylish homes sported brass fixtures and accessories, living spaces decked out in neutral tones and statement-making palm prints.
However, the experts said these, along with others, have become ‘overused and trendy’ and no longer signal a cutting edge vibe.
They explain why designers have moved on as well as revealing some of the newest trends expected to be huge in the coming year.
Interior designers have said brass fixtures, fittings and accessories should be retired come 2020
1. No more brass
Metallic accents in the home have been a strong look for the past few years – and 2019 was no different.
While brass was big this year in fixtures, fittings and accesories, it’s no longer a metal considered current.
Interior designer Kendall Wilkinson said the problem was brass now feels ‘trendy as opposed to special’.
‘We feel like its time has also come to make way for something new,’ she told Domain.
2. Palms are now passé
An enduring trend for the past few years has been greenery in the form of myriad potted indoor plants.
The look was taken even further in 2019 with furnishings featuring a tropical palm print, something seen on bedding, wallpaper and upholstery.
Alessandra Wood, an interiors expert at Modsy, said while she loved palm prints, the ‘oversaturated use’ made it lose some of its appeal.
In 2019, palm prints were seen everywhere, something that’s made the look passe in the eyes of leading designers
3. Steer clear of neutrals
Minimalism, in various forms, has been huge for the past five years, a look that’s extended to decorating spaces in completely neutral tones.
While Maggie Griffin of Maggie Griffin Design said ‘clean colour palette’ is always a great starting point, pattern, colour and texture are a must.
‘I’m hoping for more colour, more pattern, and more daring choices,’ she told the publication.
If you want to decorate using neutrals, make sure you add bright pops of colour and create interest through texture
4. Move over millennial pink
Millennial pink, a soft-hued shade, first crested the waves of interior design trends in 2015.
Since then it has endured, however, designers have said it has had its day and it is now well and truly out.
If you are a fan of pink, consider adding it to the home in 2020’s hot new hue: watermelon.
Stacy Garcia of Stacy Garcia Inc. said the brighter colour pairs well with shades of clay or terracotta.
What are the top five interior trends for 2020?
Leading Australian interior designer Darren Palmer (pictured) has revealed the top trends for 2020
According to The Block’s Darren Palmer, 2020 is the year homes will sport exposed brick, mosaic tiles and woven furnishings.
1. Mosaic tiles: Darren’s recommendation is to use mosaic tiles as a splashback feature behind the sink in the bathroom or kitchen, or to create a small statement feature in the middle of a wall.
2. Rattan furniture: Rattan sofas, headboards and lampstands make a stylish addition to modern living spaces, particularly when paired with clean, straight lines and monochrome colour schemes.
3. Exposed brick: If you feel drawn to a statement wall, make sure you choose exposed brick. The colour of the bricks pairs well with soft greens like mint.
4. Textured chairs and accessories: Darren said there’s recently been a new focus on tactility and texture – which translates to furnishings with unusual textures. Think coarse Berber rugs to crushed velvet seating.
Source: Darren Palmer via Daily Mail Australia
5. Give accent walls a rest
A statement wall was once considered the height of interior style, however, it is now well and truly out.
Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design said the accent wall once added a splash of colour or drama, however, walls sporting this look now seem ‘unfinished and non-cohesive’.
She said modern trends see the use of wallcoverings throughout a space or all walls, including the trim, are painted the same colour.
‘This will create a much better impact by creating a cohesive and balanced backdrop for furniture and decor,’ she said.