trending now
Trends come and go, so I would always
advise against making any current trend
too permanent. However, there are a few
that have cemented themselves as stayers
in the interior world, and if you can tap
into these (now) classic selections, your
home will stand the test of time.
Matt-black tapware has lasted through
the fad stage and planted itself as a design
staple, and this striking finish can be
incorporated into plenty of looks.
Terrazzo was once loved and forgotten,
but this custom concrete mix is incredibly
sought after, totally personalised and
a great asset to any space. Inject a touch
of colour to personalise and your spaces
will be the envy of the neighbours. If you
can’t quite commit to a custom concrete
pour, Timeless Ceppo Gris tiles from
Beaumont Tiles are a damn near-perfect
option. Plus there’s always terrazzo in the
form of an accessory or even Fazeek’s
handmade terrazzo soaps (fazeek.com.au),
the latest must-have for the bathroom,
Morocco has always been the elusive
fantasy for most, and now its colours,
textures and materials are hot. Think palm
trees and desert colours, plenty of natural
materials, texture and bold pops of aqua
(and funnily enough, terrazzo).
Natural never goes out of style, which
is why timber and stone will always be
en vogue. A comfortable, inviting aesthetic
is hard to beat, and Mother Nature is
the ultimate designer.
Texture has been a huge hit in the past
couple of years, with boho, hygge and
other Scandinavian styles all making their
mark. Indeed, nothing quite warms a
room (visually) as much as bucketloads
of texture. Heavily textured spaces take
much longer to date, so break out the furs
and fling those throws over the seating.
Textured-looking breezeblocks are
back, too. They had their day decades
ago and have re-emerged with vigour,
popping up in boutique developments
and on Pinterest feeds, channelling all the
goodness of a Palm Springs-inspired home.updating for you
When renovating or updating for
yourself, the world is your oyster (and
what a great shade that is to live with,
too!) Pick colours and materials that
absolutely captivate you (after all, you
have to live with them), but try not to
go overboard. Again, restraint is key and
it always helps to have a bit of harmony
in the room. Balance bold with subtle,
cool with warm, and natural with
man-made. It’s your castle – own it!updating for a sale
Sadly, when you’re updating your home
for an impending sale, it’s best to appeal
to the masses because they’re the ones
with all the money. So, create a canvas
for them to personalise, stick as much as
possible to the basics – the neutrals – and
keep the colour scheme and the material
palette as simple as you can. Once you’ve
got those basics right, allow each of the
spaces to shine, pray for good weather
and watch the bids roll in. PHOTOGRAPHY: MARTINA GEMMOLA/BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU (TOP LEFT) DEREK SWALWELL (CENTRE) AND SEAN FENNESSY (OPPOSITE)CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Te r r a z zo
is ideal for bringing some of a room’s colours
into play; Dolce Vita Amalfi Mar matt tile from
National Tiles; Omni Black breeze block by
Tom Fereday, from Earp Bros; Leaf White
breeze block, also Earp Bros. Timeless Ceppo
Gris tile from Beaumont Tiles; matt black
tapware in a bathroom by Studio Tom and
Made Build; Fazeek ‘Absolute Terrazzo’ sea
clay vegan soap in Sage + Driftwood.