Top Interior Trends for A/W'16
As were now in the midst of Autumn, the transition to shorter and darker days is upon us, which is a great excuse to start to indulge in the wonderful trends that Autumn/Winter 16 has to offer. Time to get curled up and cosy with knits, cups of hot chocolate and of course seasonal touches. Here are a few ways in which you can begin to introduce some changes and embrace the interior trends of this new season.
Colour Trends
This season sees a beautiful mixture of deep burgundys and creams, greens, tans and burnt oranges, with the occasional mix of mustard yellow and grey. These colours all make up traditional, stylish palettes that add chic touches to any interiors. With colour schemes combining dark with light, its always important to choose your main colour for the walls, then introduce the complementary colours through statement pieces such as furniture and accessories. The wonderful thing about these stunning colour trends is that theyre due to carry on through to early Spring, enabling you to make the most of your cosy interiors and enjoy the seasonal touches.
Textures
By adding texture to individual furniture pieces such as your sofas, chairs and even flooring you can instantly create the perfect ambiance for any room. This season sees natural textures taking over, such as chunky knits, woven fabrics and soft materials. The perfect way to incorporate these natural textures into your interiors is through detailing. For example, a chunky knit throw on either your sofa or bed will add the perfect balance to the room. Similarly, you might want to introduce some softer materials such as faux fur to your flooring through cosy rugs or soft carpets. These simple yet effective changes will have a great impact on your interiors and instantly create a cosy, welcoming environment.
Soft Lighting
Having soft, warm lighting throughout your home will create a beautiful atmospheric feel throughout. Yellow-toned lighting is ideal for creating the perfect atmosphere, giving you a gentle glow that highlights your chic interiors. Introducing features such as candles is also a great way to capture that gentle tone, with the delicate glow flickering through your living areas and creating an inviting, cosy space. Your interiors will instantly feel calming and relaxing with the use of candles, through the gentle glow and also the beautiful aroma. They are the perfect sensory addition to any home for the Autumn/Winter period and look stunning positioned on your oak sideboard or glass table top.
General Interiors
Your interiors are a reflection of your personal style, and this season, Metals are playing a huge part in detailing and personal touches. Mixing metals such as copper and brass help to lift the overall atmosphere and add a great amount of character to your interiors. You can introduce metals through lighting fixtures, hardware, table accessories and even candle holders. Mirrors are also a huge feature for this season, when positioned in the right place you can allow natural light to flow beautifully throughout your home, as well as bring gorgeous outside views into the home through reflection.