boydens.co.uk Home 42 “Colour will also be important,” adds Barry. “First seen in kitchens a couple of years ago, the colour green has made its way into bathroom design. Green is a calming, centring colour – the colour of rejuvenation – so it’s a great choice for bathrooms. From the rich jewels of emerald green to earthy grey-green of sage, there is growing demand for green in all variations.” And watch out for Japandi, blending Scandinavian design and Japanese interiors in a flourishing East-meetsWest trend that combines relaxing, minimalist décor with a neutral palette and natural materials. “With a huge shift in lifestyles, many of us have been looking for ways to lead a more balanced life,” says Rebecca Snowden, of Furniture And Choice. “One of the aspects of Japandi interiors is to reconnect with nature to boost our overall wellbeing. Channel this in the dining room with an oak dining table, linen tablecloth, earthen tableware and wooden cutlery. Touches of greenery complete the look.” Convenience and wellness on tap The need for 24/7 convenience that empowers both home and lifestyle is inspiring new levels of design in the kitchen, utility room and hybrid wash zones like the home bar and boot room, according to Leanne Adamson, Marketing Manager at tap specialist Abode (abodedesigns.co.uk). “End users, young and old, have become part of the ‘now’ generation where time is of the essence and well-considered functionality that improves health and wellbeing is top priority. This has led to a rise in highperformance kitchen taps, which add value and maintain their design integrity without compromising on style.” Smart home solutions will come to the fore as an increasing number of those looking to move to a new property want to tick off intelligent, slick and stylish features and appliances. “Alongside the traditional fixtures and fittings, in kitchens, bathrooms and living and working spaces, we are noticing growth in designer accessories such as sockets and switches to complement today’s deluxe interiors as smart solutions become ever more luxurious and practical,” observes Managing Director Jacob Muijnck, of intelligent system solutions supplier Gira UK (gira.com).
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