Here’s our round-up of the top home decor trends to look out for to help you stay ahead of the curve in 2018/2019

There’s no escaping trends. Whether you live by them or feel totally unaffected, everything designed for our homes is predetermined by a wider trend influence. From trending paint colours to minimalist furniture choices, the high street offers us new collections all inspired by over-arching global trends.

Whilst ‘trends’ change and evolve, they do so at different paces – some are popular for years rather than merely a season. Take the Nordic trend, it has been with us for years now and yet continues to surprise and delight.

Read on, and you’ll discover that many of our key trends for Autumn/Winter 2018 offer a way to update existing looks at home, such as country, or luxe. This means you don’t have to redecorate your whole home to be on song, stylistically.

Here are the key trends to look out for in the coming months, as presented at this year’s Autumn Fair.

Trend 1: Woodland Retreat

For this autumn the look is dominated by intense hues of berries, bark and bramble. This look most captures the shift in seasons, as the colours of the landscape changes.

Another key element is layering up chunky knits. We’re seeing ‘giant knitting’ trending on Pinterest, with searches for the term up 200 per cent year on year. This truly autumnal trend is all about hibernating and creating a happy home in which to do so.

Key colours: Russet, Plum and Damson

Key materials: Woollen chunky knits, rustic country linens and hewn wood

‘Midnight Garden’ colour palette by Crown Paints

‘Midnight Garden’ colour palette by Crown Paints

‘Reflecting nature at night time, Midnight Garden is moody and atmospheric,’ says Jemma Saunders, Crown Colour Specialist. ‘Warming plums and tonal navy blues are softened with wispy lilacs and neutral greys to create a cosy winter scheme.’

‘Winter Warm’ AW18 collection by Dunelm

As the title would suggest, woodland animals aplenty feature within this trend. And the hero for this season is the handsome hare. From lighting to decorative bedding to dinnerware, they’re a key motif, outshining all other countryside creatures this year.

It’s also worth noting that dried flowers are a rising trend on Pinterest, with searches up 345 per cent year on year. Dried flower arrangements can play a huge role in bringing a touch of nature indoors.

‘Retreat’ collection by George Home

All the big names on the high street are bringing out decorative hare lamps – similar in style to the designer Seletti lamps. These quirky designs give the look a modern, playful feel – rather than a classic and heritage a country feel.