8 interiors trends making waves for summer 2019

"Rattan is so versatile," says Matilda Goad. "Because it's a relatively neutral material to play around with, it’s easy to inject pieces in with current schemes. Equally, rattan is a great material to work with in the earlier stages of interior design - inserting cane panels in cupboard doors, or raffia as radiator covers, for example."

How to incorporate it at home:

"Don't go head-to-toe - you don't want your home to feel like a conservatory with its four-piece furniture set. Accessories are always a great way - for example, lampshades are an instant update, or bamboo mirrors look particularly good against a floral wallpaper. Think about more unexpected ways of using it; we recently created a set of botanicals backed on raffia for a commission. It's not until you are relatively close that your eye catches the detail."

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"Linen is a timeless material, but we’ve really seen an increase in popularity and interest in the last year for a number of reasons," said Allegra Marchiorello, creative director at Once Milano, a company that specialises in Italian linen. "Firstly, linen boasts impressive eco credentials. It is made for the fibres of the flax plant, a renewable source that is fully biodegradable. As more of us are entertaining at home, linen gives a laid-back look to your table. It’s a luxurious material but is also super low-maintenance - it can be machine washed and looks best when tumble dried and without pressing which reveals an attractive crumpled texture."

How to incorporate it at home:

"Quality linen reflects colour better than cotton. Even at the more neutral end of the spectrum; colours like grey and pale pink, which can seem drab in cotton, give a sense of light and dark shading, resulting in a remarkable texture and vibrancy. Linen adds a pared-back yet elegant touch to any room - be it with linen tablecloths, napkins, bed linen, blankets or towels."

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"Despite the trend for streamlining our wardrobes, the exact opposite appears to be happening in interiors right now," says Lisa Mehydene of interiors destination edit58. "Maximalism is having a moment, with the key being the clever layering of pieces so the resulting space feels cohesive and cool, not cluttered and cold. Clever layering results in an interior that feels lived in, loved and homely."

How to incorporate it at home:

"Begin with one starting point, be it a rug or a piece of furniture, and build the space from there. Often people find it easier to stick to a common ‘look’ or palette, but the reality of layering is that it’s the unexpected that provides the joy and adds interest. Certainly, to avoid the space looking like a mish-mash, there should be common elements and unifying aspects, but don’t be afraid to play around, have fun and throw in a different colour, pattern or texture. Layering for me is often about the mix. Vintage, high street and designer pieces can all be combined to create a layered interior that doesn’t look like you’ve purchased it all in one swoop."

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"Secondary rooms such as guest bathrooms and cloakrooms are not used as regularly, making them great places to experiment with bolder colour and pattern choices," says Lucy Barlow. "You can be really brave and choose brighter colour palettes and/or fabulous patterns that you may not feel confident to use elsewhere in the home."

How to incorporate it at home:

"Companies such as Water Monopoly have fantastic bathroom suites in various colours - its a really fun way to incorporate colour. We love using ceramic sinks in our bathrooms - the London Basin Company has some incredibly beautiful styles which introduce colour and pattern through display china. For your walls, look to the brighter end of the paint chart and opt for ceramic tiles with colourful patterns such as Spanish or Mediterranean designs."

"Climate change and sustainability are more important than ever and there is a huge awareness and push to reduce our carbon footprint," said a spokesperson for florist Kitten Grayson. "Dried flowers avoid the inevitable waste of fresh-cut flowers, which hit the compost or rubbish bin after a few days. Naturally preserved flowers last forever if they’re well looked after, with different seasonal ingredients switched in and out to give a visual refresh over time. Dried flowers have a fragility, a tactility and translucence that is charming and intriguing."

How to incorporate it at home:

"A picked or bought bunch of rosy autumnal hydrangea, placed in an empty vase, will dry out beautifully in a matter of days. Thistles, lavender and gypsophila all work equally well. We love dried seasonal arrangements of flowers, grasses or herbs either simply placed in a jug or hung in bunches from the ceiling. They can go on to be used in cooking afterwards or saved and sprayed for Christmas wreaths later in the year. We’ve also admired pressed flowers used beautifully in home decor – in glass frames, in decoupage, even in wallpaper."

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"In an increasingly technological world, we are turning an interest back towards figuration and, in particular, the nude," said Georgia Spray, founder of online art destination Partnership Editions. "What draws me to nudes is the fact that they are timeless and captivating. Timeless because they are not clothed in anything that gives a sense of fashion or trend, and therefore will continue to have relevance in your collection. Captivating, because we can relate to nudes in their humanness - whether they are awkward, anxious or beautified, we can celebrate the wonder of the human body in its unclothed state.

How to incorporate it at home:

"I don't think that people should worry that a nude will shock in any way in the context of their home. I think the unclothed body in art has an amazing lack of shame, which is totally empowering and celebratory. In regards to display, they should be positioned as artworks in their own right, rather than to match your interiors scheme. Buy what you love and then think about how to display it once you've got it home."

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"There seems to be a general shift from the Scandinavian, monochrome interiors aesthetic, to a richer, more textured style which features an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage and contemporary pieces," say Emily and Victoria Ceraudo, co-founders of vintage furniture store Ceraudo. "We have always loved antiques as a nation, however, now brown furniture is having a come-back and people are overjoyed to be using beautifully, well-made pieces with lots of details and history without the stuffy stereotype."

How to incorporate it at home:

"A contemporary dining table with antique rush seat dining chairs also works nicely; little mahogany or walnut side or lamp tables; or a brown and glass cabinet to store kitchen or bathroom items in always look very chic. We can never get enough antique bedside cabinets - these are a lovely way to make a bedroom feel more cosy and traditional. Brown furniture with marble top surfaces are also a fantastic way of bridging the gap between old and new; walnut bedside tables with carrara marble tops definitely tick the antique box, but also feel fresh and not too dark."

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"Passementarie is a lovely trend that is becoming more and more mainstream with the increase in interest and appreciation of the ‘English Country House Style,'" says interior designer Lucy Barlow. "Trimmings are the ultimate way to buy into this aesthetic. Historically, decorators would trim anything that stayed still for long enough. You can essentially make everything slightly bespoke by adding a trim and it makes spaces look more finished and very refined."

How to incorporate it at home:

"These days, a little can go along way, especially if you’re new to the trimming game, so start with ruches on cushions and maybe a braid on the leading edge of your curtains. I think that in sitting rooms you can really go for it. If it’s an everyday living space you want trims that are more hardwearing and that are practical. If it’s a special room that’s used for parties, entertaining, Christmas etc then you can go little bit more statement and not be so worried about the practical side of things. Don’t trim everything and make sure you mix up the trims - so different lengths and textures rather than going all out on one particular trim."

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