Inspiring design trends for 2019

Top 6 design trends that will inspire you regardless if you are renovating, building or just looking for a change

Welcome to the first blog for 2019!

We are very excited to share the big design looks for 2019. We are seeing a shift into personalised spaces and creating ‘calm’ zones (and who doesn’t want or need a calm zone?), places where we can switch off and of course these are stunning spaces that we want to share and enjoy!

The key to evoking the feel of calm will be through colour- revival through rich, earthy tones- reds, blues, greens, oranges and browns- those that reflect the colours of our surrounding environments which we will bring into our spaces through paint, furnishings, art and benchtops. By layering these key tones with natural elements- plants, timber, wool (natural fibre) furnishings, marble and granite, we can create textural layers that will encourage warm and welcoming spaces- can you picture yourself there?

It is an exciting year and the designs are going to touch on what is important to us- and that is something that we discuss with our clients- the importance of a space that reflects you and your needs.

Here are the big tips for 2019:

Colour

Colour is a big feature this year and it is popping up in all spaces -including the bathroom (the bathroom is truly going to be an exciting space!). Highlight kitchen joinery with colour to create statement looks and pair this with the large range of natural stone and engineered stone benchtops available.

Look out for matt black in fixtures, joinery or benchtops to contrast with the rich earthy tones.

Kitchen Design by Creative Home Renovations

Terrazzo

Terrazzo is a feature product – and the new blend of colours and designs will bring a striking quality to your space.

Take terrazzo to the walls and benchtops and look for terrazzo as table tops and in an eclectic mix of finishing’s and decorative finishes.

Rocketman, terrazzo stone tile by Fibonacci Stone – Styling & AD by Bek Sheppard photography by Haydn Cattach

Porcelain

Porcelain Tiles-Sheets and Benchtops- it is all about porcelain. Streamlined lines and large formats create a flow of space that has never been seen before. It is the product of infinite uses and with the large range of colours, textures, sizes and finishes available, porcelain forms the basis for any space.

Keep an eye out for porcelain joinery- doors and drawers formed with porcelain sheets-take design to the next level.

Venato Bianco 6mm Porcelain Sheets, Delight

Marble

Honed marble – another textural element that is so important to the natural feel being created in our spaces. Rich, warm tones, stunning patterns and a natural movement that cannot be replicated- marble is the essence of the space.

If you are really looking to discover texture, look to the new leather finishes-push the boundaries and create a dynamic space.

Granite

Granite has been hiding in the background for a few years, sitting patiently for its revival, and with the demand of natural products, granite is receiving a warm welcome back. Granite is the ultimate natural product- hard wearing, easy to clean and is great for outdoor use.

Granite comes in a myriad of colours and hues and the new blue and grey granites will soften spaces and offer a new and exciting look.

Blue Fantasy Granite Bar – The Food Business at Chapel Hill Winery. Designed by Inarc Interior Design.

Matt Textures

Another product that has filtered through in the past year and will continue to grow in popularity is matt textures and finishes in benchtops, tiles and joinery. Matt benchtops including quartz suede/matt finishes and new AMS matt range will all settle in on matt joinery, creating warm environments, with lots of texture-it is all about the feel!

Matt tiles, sanitary ware, and decorative pieces will be the defining detail in any design.

AMS Engineered Marble and Quartz range

We will be sharing more tips and design looks as we go along this year, so look out for these and if you have any queries or want to know how to use these tips in your space, please contact us!

The AMS team.