Interior Design Trends 2016

Trends seldom last for many seasons. What was trending last year may not be the case this year .

Here are a few cost effective ideas that can be implemented into any home without blowing the budget:

1. The open concept space plan is still trending for 2016. It is a great way to see what is taking place in the home from one vantage point .

2. Blackened steel is taking the spotlight and is now being introduced as hardware, bathroom fixtures, flatware and window and door frames .

3. For home furnishings rounded edges have replaces the streamline straight edges that have been en vogue for many years .

4. The sectional sofa is one of those items that is here for the long haul. It is one of the most comfortable pieces of furniture that is great for entertaining .

5. The industrial look is out this year. People want their surroundings to look and feel like everything is ok and not like you live in a garage .

6. Minimal design trends which have been around for many years continue in 2016 as it is a great way for healthy living. This clutter free environment creates a spaces for relaxation .

7. Choose graphic tiles in large format with big bold patterns that give the impression of art .

8. Continue with the eco trend and use recycled materials as much as possible .

9. Make a statement with pendant fixtures .

10. A tall pedestal is perfect for exhibiting a sculpture or a plant in a bare corner .

11. Have fun with the two toned kitchen cabinets .

Let the upper cabinets be neutral or there can be open shelves and you can do anything with the lower cabinets. Jazz them up with colour or wood finishes .

12. The countertops and backsplash combination has to create some drama as well in the kitchen .

Combine butcher block countertops with a bold tile backsplash .

13. If you have white kitchen cabinets you can change things up by painting the walls a different colour, adding a different backsplash or even changing the door pulls .

14. The bidet is making a comeback. It is back .

15. Go all out in the powder room. Opt for bold colours, and or graphic wall patterns and textures .

16. Let the bathroom be an extension of the living space by adding soft furnishings and a chandelier .

17. The Brazilian modern trend is in for 2016 .

Adding elements of this style works with both traditional and contemporary spaces. This trend is all about using raw materials, exotic woods and sculptural forms .

18. Fabrics in 2016 are tailored with textural neutral tones. This trend has moved away from the bohemian style to a more classic direction .

19. Introduce simple colour schemes using subtle and soft colours. The pantone colours for 2016 as discussed in a previous article are soft colours .

20. One of the most interesting trends is to express your personality to create an interior space that is pleasing to you. You can break the rules and love your space .