We are Willow & Maine, we were formed in 2018 and since then we have been turning houses into beautiful homes across the whole region.
Whether it be a lounge, a whole house or even a small commercial project, we need to be aware of the changes and trends. Although we wouldn’t necessarily suggest a whole room following a trend, an odd piece here and there can really make a difference.
Some of the trends we are seeing continuing or emerging over the next year…
Gallery Walls
A relatively easy and inexpensive way to change up a room can be to add a gallery wall. Not necessarily a new trend it is an evolving trend. Whether you go for a wall of prints or your own photos they can really personalise a space.
Gallery walls do not necessarily have to be pictures, a collection can be added to a wall, for example plates. More recently baskets have become popular to group together and can look quite striking. There is also the option to mix in prints and decorative items or plants which we particularly like.
Wall coverings
Wallpaper is becoming a favourite again with all the designers bringing out new ranges. This year floral prints are becoming popular with Laura Ashley bringing out bold Victorian style floral prints. Geometric designs are continuing to adorn walls with the 60s and 70s style, seen across lots of items.
One of our favourite trends which really is gathering momentum are murals. There are so many to choose from and they can transform a space. We have used a beautiful exotic mural in a master suite and a mountain range up the stairs in a modern townhouse and we are about to start a countryside mural on a reception room in a Victorian rectory. There are lots to choose from and can be extremely reasonable. They just require an extra bit of planning.
Plants
Along with the trend of bringing the outside in, with rattan and wicker still being extremely popular, plants have well and truly staged a comeback.
Whether you are a faux or a real plant lover, there is so much choice out there. If you aren’t particularly green fingered, a bit like us, then the options with faux plants have vastly increased. Lots of high street stores have jumped on this trend along with higher end outlets. In most cases you can’t tell the real from the fake(faux).
If you are green fingered, then the garden centres and nurseries have lots of great houseplants and then you get to choose from all the lovely plant pots and stands.
Cabinetry
Panelling has been extremely popular for a few years now with so many people trying their hand at it, It can totally transform a room.
Following on from this we are seeing a significant increase in people wanting more traditional cabinetry. Whether it be the extremely popular boot room or the must have utility room, traditional cabinetry is becoming a favourite.
Media units have also become extremely popular over the last 12 months along with built in bookcases and larders. We can see demand for these continuing to increase.
There are so many other trends we could talk about, but we hope you have found our suggestions useful. Everyone’s taste is different, and we would suggest you follow your own style but have fun with an odd item or two.
