2019 Trend Report

In Our Annual Trend Report, The Yh&g Team Select The Colours, Finishes, Materials And Feelings That We Think Will Be Big This Year. Dive In And See If You Agree!

- Catherine Wilkinson

01 DESTINATION STYLING: JOSHUA TREE

This year, we’ve left Palm Springs behind and are driving east to Joshua Tree, where cacti grow wild and the dusty tones of the Californian desert stretch as far as the eye can see. Whatever destination you dream of, use it to inspire interiors that create a sense of adventure and escape at home.

02 PALETTE: LIVING CORAL

Pantone’s 2019 Colour of the Year represents a tropical update of our fave Millennial pink. From electric tangerine-tinged coral to muted peach-toned apricot, pair coral with lots of lush greenery for a knockout tropical punch. Hepburn armchair, $599, from Freedom. Menu salt and pepper grinders, $139, from Paper Plane.

03 MATERIAL: DEEP TIMBER

Blond wood and Scandinavian style have been everywhere for several seasons, but now it’s time for a swing to the other end of the spectrum. The deep tones of walnut, teak and mahogany have a soulful quality that harks back to one of the big trend stories of the moment – the 1970s. Whether you’re choosing a timber finish, wood stain or decor object, take a walk on the dark side.

04 MATERIAL: BRUSHED METAL

In all those areas where we touch and use metal in the home – taps, handles, knobs and knives – brushed surfaces feel the most satisfying right now. Whether you’re crushing on chrome or bonkers about bronze, make it a brushed finish. Round brass-look tray, $12, from Kmart. Brass-effect watering can, $12, from Kmart. Meir Kitchen Traditional mixer in Champagne, $679, from The Kitchen Hub.

05 PHILOSOPHY: THE NEW MINIMALISM