With 2018 well underway we wanted to share with you some of the top tips we have (based on customer feedback) for decorating in 2018.

We want to hear whether you agree or have different views?

Home decorating trends in 2018

1. Stand-out hues

Lavender or lilac in all shades is the new colour of preference in 2018 – with millennial pink on the wane. Fill your home with soft tones and deep accents. Richer colours bring warmth to your home in all seasons but remember to choose colours that won’t overheat in the hot Australian summer.

Be careful not to oversaturate rooms with colour, using some white to create a balance will prevent it shrinking and overwhelming a room.

2. Add a touch of colouor to kitchens

All white kitchens are no longer to be the desired trend. They are now seen as cold and clinical (liek a hospital) while something more friendly is the in thing this year. Add some colour - not to dominate, but to accent particular areas. Create a feeling of warmth in an area that can reflect your individualised touch is one of the top home decorating trends in 2018.

Back splashes made of tiles with intricate designs will add a feature area that is functional as well as attractive.

3. Black & white (improve an area easily)

Black on its own or combined with white is still a popular choice to add an air of sophistication to areas in your home. Splash a little colour for added elegance to be part of 2018 trend.

4. Geometric pattern it up

Triangles, squares, and circles. Geometric patterns on cushions, lamps or even walls provide great solutions. It’s a bit of a blast from the past, however be certain to brighten up areas of your home. Alternatively, they can be subtler. Circles are certainly in, in 2018.

5. Faux is in

Artificial plants are still trending and these artificial green wall art disks are no exception. Artifiical Plants have come a long way in the past few years. Stunning on a wall in the home or for table home finishes in 2018, these stunning displays will impress visitors this year and create conversation in the home; all without the need to maintain or water them. Home decorating trends in 2018 are all about embracing natural beauty, even the faux kind.

6. Warm up with metals

Stainless steel is seen as too cold. Copper has been overdone and this year brass makes a comeback. Brass is warming and ideal as a part of bathrooms and kitchens.

7. Sinks go natural

White or stainless-steel sinks are out. Natural is a strong trend in a number of areas with sinks made from natural stone or granite adding an earthy touch to kitchens and bathrooms. Alternatively dark recycled black plastic sinks are also trending as a hot option.

8. Furniture goes BIG

From minimalist to over-crowded. Warm toned curvy couches that you can sink into for maximum comfort are what you should be buying if you are replacing furniture this year. Extra large is home decor 2018.

9. Blonde is gone

Warm woods in furniture, featured pieces or even bedroom walls and linings. Blonde woods are no longer in, instead, concentrate on deep toned woods that reflect the beauty of the woods within your home. It may seem like the past has come back, however, dark timbers are certainly trending.

10. Down to earth

Earthy textures are desirable to match with your wood. Woven baskets, elements that reflect where you live, or other features that help bring nature into your home. Like a breath of fresh air, they add that extra warmth that you may be needing to overhaul a space. People are craving realism and nature; just without needing to maintain them every day.

11. Imperfection is perfection

Wabi Sabi, the Japanese concept of imperfection, is taking hold this new year. The imperfect is being adopted as a quirky addition to interior design 2018 - we all know nothing is really 100% perfect.

Get inspired

Interior design is ultimately about creating spaces you will love! 1st hand or 2nd hand - it doesn't make a difference; just choose items that are in trend, and make your space a truly special place.

We'd love to hear your top 11, or even your top 1 idea for 2018.