WhatHouse? has spoken to several interior designers, to find out what they think will be the top trends in 2020...
When it comes to colours, strong and bold shades seem to be dominating. Pantone has announced that its Color of the Year 2020 is Pantone 19-4502 Classic Blue. The colour symbolises protection, peace, confidence and stability.
Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute says: “As we all head into a new era, we wanted to challenge ourselves to find inspiration from new sources that not only evolve our Color of the Year platform, but also help our global audiences achieve richer and more rewarding color experiences. This desire, combined with the emotional properties of PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, motivated us to expand beyond the visual, to bring the 2020 Pantone Color of the Year to life through a multi-sensory experience.”
Showcasing these darker, dramatic colours is Tree Tops, Millwood Designer Homes’ beautiful new show home at Cherry Tree Lane in the leafy village of Ewhurst, Surrey. Designed and dressed by acclaimed luxury interior designers Neptune, they have blended next year’s most popular interior trends with the radiance of a new home.
Simon Temprell, interior design manager at Neptune, comments on the design of the home: “Over the past few years we have seen a trend towards dark, richer colours being used in home interiors, and this seems to be the story for 2020. Not only are people painting their walls in charcoal, chocolate and navy but they are extending the same colour to skirtings, coving, doors and trim for a cohesive look that tricks the eye into a perception of infinite space.”
“In the living room at Cherry Tree Lane, we painted the walls in our latest paint colour, Ink, which is a very dark blue, almost black shade that works very well with the contrasting ceiling and woodwork. Strong pops of vibrant colour work well with these darker shades, so we have added bright velvet accent colours in the top floor media room, and lots of houseplants, which is another noticeable design feature for the year ahead.”
The Tree Tops show home is available to purchase fully-dressed, with many pieces from Neptune’s on-trend Autumn/Winter19 collection offering a unique opportunity for purchasers to buy and live in a Neptune show home. Also, those who reserve any home at Cherry Tree Lane between now and 31 January will receive a free design voucher worth £5,000, to style their new home in the latest 2020 trends.
Tree Tops is currently priced at £1.175m and is open to view daily between 10am – 4pm.
Starting prices for other homes at Cherry Tree Lane start at £399,950, with Help to Buy available on selected properties.
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Suzanne Thomas, creative sales director at Blocc, has created the interior designs for several show homes at David Wilson Homes developments, including Embden Grange. She shares her forecast trends and inspirations for 2020:
- Heavily patterned wallpaper with intense colours. They come in a variety of geometric designs and also a return to traditional designs with a twist.
- Think strong colour palettes with intense hues - moody, sensual and sophisticated.
- Use of velvets, tactile weaves and heavy textiles.
- A prevalent desire for comfort, homely spaces that give an escape from a busy world.
- Neutral palettes are surprised with clashing accent colours on accessories, art and soft furnishings.
- Interiors that energise the senses with emphasis in content quality rather than quantity.
Alice Simmons, interior designer at Make Architects, reveals her interior design predictions for 2020:
“Our homes need to prioritise and promote our wellbeing. So, in a nutshell, including natural materials and planting into our interiors can positively impact our wellbeing. And it needn’t cost the earth, as our brains identify the sense of comfort, habitat, security and safety from things perceived to be natural, so even artificial plants can have the same beneficial impact psychologically. At 10 Park Drive, this thinking is at the centre of our approach. We have designed calm, uplifting spaces filled with natural light, that will engage residents with the surrounding water, landscaped gardens and views.”
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“Understanding where we belong is important. Interiors which embody and complete the architecture are becoming more and more in demand. This was very much a factor in the design of 10 Park Drive, where the architecture and location were the inspiration for the interior design. We took the architects’ vision and integrated it, right down to the smallest detail materials; so residents will find the same materials, textures and design cues on the inside as well as the outside, such as the framing of views, the warmth of the timber and the metal detailing.”
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Co-founder of design consultancy Hill House Interiors, Jenny Weiss, believes a bolder aesthetic will be at the forefront of 2020 trends:
“As we look towards 2020, gone are the foliage prints and blush hues of summer 2019, in their place a bolder aesthetic, complemented by beautiful intricate detailing.
Rich colour palettes, from emerald green, dark teal, burnt orange, magenta and indigo are already filtering through, with the jewel tones working particularly well on luxurious velvet upholstery. Welcoming richer hues into a space can make much more natural elements really pop, and layering a space with an array of fabrics, accessories and rugs completely transforms a room.
Whether tribal, ikat or geometric, adding prints into a space certainly brings a touch of visual interest, and it’s something we’re going to see more of throughout the winter months. Larger configurations are best reserved for expansive wallpapers or a statement piece of furniture, while smaller prints work better across throws and cushions.
Finally, a modern interpretation of the elaborate art of passamenterie is definitely making a comeback. Often seen on furniture, the delicate detailing often features tassels, pompoms, fringing and ornamental cords, and creates a beautifully ornate decorative style.”