Welcome – Trends don’t develop in a vacuum, burning brightly for just one season before evaporating without a trace. They’re slowly progressing ideas, evolving incrementally until they become new yet similar variations of the same general theme.
Trends don’t exist in a vacuum, either. Colours, materials, finishes and concepts build upon one another until they take shape into something greater and better defined. Over the course of a decade or longer, we start to see the strongest and longest lasting combinations of the most prevalent ideas begin to become synonymous with a particular time or era – locked into the pages of decorating and design history.
The contents of this habitat plus bring focus to the most relevant trends out there: those that are continuing to evolve and be redefined as well as those that are just beginning to take shape. Most importantly, it is full of inspiring ideas which you can blend and combine with your own. While it’s one thing to be cognisant of the trends that are out there, it can be quite another to know how to translate them to your own project in a way that reflects your tastes and personality. We hope that what you’ll find in this habitat plus helps you with both.
Happy decorating!
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While nature has long been a common inspiration for décor, woodland tones like mushroom greys and fern-inspired shades are among the most popular hues... more
Just like pinks, greens too have gotten dustier – with sage, mint, olive, jade and emerald being the current favoured variations... more
The minimalist movement has encouraged many of us to live a more clutter-free and thoughtful life... more
Aqua is at the front edge of trending interior colours at the moment for walls, painted furniture, accents and accessories... more
Dark and dramatic colours have captured the imaginations of courageous colour lovers seeking a refreshingly different look to bring into their interiors... more
For an elemental, nature-inspired colour with a truly contemporary feel, terracotta simply can’t be beat... more
According to colour experts, no hue expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow... more
Whether you love it or hate it, pink has been, and continues to be, one of the most defining colours of the decade... more
A painted wall mural instantly opens up a room – and your imagination... more
Walk into any popular furniture store and you will see the undeniable presence of the art deco revival trend that has swept in seemingly out of nowhere... more
mbrace pops of bold brights. The best part about this trend is that you’re free to use just about any hue you like... more
Wallpaper features are continuing to be popular in styles ranging from faux finishes through to quirky conversational pieces... more
We’ve been seeing more and more pops of colour being introduced to exteriors, adding refreshing creativity and curb appeal among oceans of neutral weatherboards... more
Flora and fauna • circle of life • anti-trend • tone-on-tone • block out • fab floors • architectural accents • weathered bliss • in the groove • smart walls... more
Amber Armitage • Megan Harrison-Turner • Emily Somerville-Ryan • Vanessa Nouwens • Annick Larkin • Kate Alexander • Melle Van Sambeek • Gem Adams • Greer Clayton... more
The wall in this on-trend home office space is painted Resene Sea Fog with a colour block feature in Resene Fast Forward, which was also used on the ledge shelves and desktop. The chair is painted Resene Clockwork Orange, the hooks and floor are in Resene Truffle, and the organiser is in Resene Alabaster, Resene Truffle and Resene Earthen
Contributing stylists: Gem Adams, Kate Alexander, Amber Armitage, Greer Clayton, Megan Harrison-Turner, Laura Lynn Johnston, Claudia Kozub, Annick Larkin, Vanessa Nouwens, Emily Somerville-Ryan, Leigh Stockton, Melle Van Sambeek.
Contributing photographers: Bryce Carleton, Jamie Cobel, Simon Devitt, Sharni Dysart, Wendy Fenwick, Melanie Jenkins, Becky Nunes.
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