trends

From courageous colour to clever tech, here's what's hot in 2025.

Give your home the best base with well thought out and practical flooring choices – here’s what’s trending With pets, parties, children and probably the occasional scooter or pram traipsing across its surface, your flooring needs to stand up to the trials of family life underfoot. So, regardless of whether it’s going to be the […]

Discover the latest lighting trends and technology for your home Design, furniture, paint colours – these are all important aspects of successful interior design. However, they all rely on one thing to pull them together – lighting. And it’s not just the style of your lighting, but how much and what types of illumination you […]

Are sunken lounges the next big thing or just a blast from the past? A collective obsession with nostalgia is a phenomenon that’s making waves across all cultural spheres: music, art, and of course, interior design. It’s one of the driving forces behind the increase in popularity of 70s inspired interiors, the return of 80s […]

Introduce punchy geometrics into your home with angular forms and vivid lines. Here are our top homeware picks Clockwise from top left: Pink check velvet cushion and colour block cushion, from $108 each, from Castle. Plateau rug, $4549.60 from Designer Rugs. Chiaozza wall hooks, around $70 (set of 5) from Areaware. Home Republic kaleidoscope multi […]

The lowdown on the latest looks for the most important room in your home. Here’s all you need to know for your upcoming kitchen reno 1. Curves  Organic shapes and gentle curves give a more human touch than the hard lines of futuristic-looking kitchens. It’s been scientifically proven that rounded forms are linked to feelings […]

This expert guide will show you how to take inspiration from nature and design your interior using the latest paint and wallpaper combinations Resene ‘Fast Forward’ Taking cues from nature to guide our interior style is a popular way to decorate.  As summer leaves turn gold and amber beneath sweeps of grey-blue sky, Mother Nature’s […]

Whether you prefer your flooring to be a backdrop to your interior or the star of the show, these five flooring ideas are a sure fire way to add style to your home Building a new home offers a unique opportunity to create a consistent and coherent design theme throughout, anchored by smart flooring choices. […]

What will 2019 have in store? We’ve examined various interior forecasts and identified some top trends all interior enthusiasts can expect to see this year 1. The new fiddle-leaf fig The fiddle-leaf fig has dominated interiors for as long as indoor plants have been trendy, and rightly so, it’s got great structure, is easy-care and looks […]

From appliances to benchtops to tiles and taps, these are the latest kitchen trends we can’t get enough of. Check out our trend report and discover how to style and shop the latest looks These are the new kitchen trends we can’t wait to try Appliances  Appliances don’t have to be purely functional – they […]

Handy hacks and expert advice on the latest bathroom trends to fire your imagination 18 affordable and effective bathroom updates to try at home Updating your bathroom doesn’t necessarily mean renovating. From treating yourself to some fresh new fluffy towels to introducing some on-trend tapware, there are plenty of ways to up the style stakes in your […]

We’ve curated eight of the latest trends to inspire you and transform your bathroom from a utility space to an interior dream 1. Black accents Bathroom accessories and tapware have traditionally been in chrome but statement black is on the rise. A black showerhead, taps or lampshade add a contemporary edge. This dramatic shower door […]

For the ultimate luxe looking interior look no further than these sumptuous, glamourous trends: navy, velvet and gold. Here’s how to style them at home Navy Navy is one colour that is making a big splash this season. From sofas and chairs to bedlinen, cushions and accessories, this versatile colour is fast becoming a firm […]

Our latest favourite trend is all about texture. Cork, terracotta and matte finishes all add warmth and depth to your home. Here’s how to shop it and style it Cork Cork is making a big comeback. Cork was historically used as a cheap flooring option, especially in open-plan homes because of its noise-muffling qualities. This […]

This year we’re seeing big, bold, textured trends making their way into our homes. We take a look at seven of the best styles and our favourite items from each  1. Green living Bring the lushness of the outdoors inside and you’ll see it’s easy to be green. A few well-chosen pieces will give you the […]

From vibrant velvets to muted organic linens and artisan elements, our experts share their 6 favourite fabric trends you need to know 6 of our favourite fabric trends to look out for Pantone recently unveiled ‘Greenery’ as its 2017 Colour of the Year so expect to see palettes drawn from nature being widely used in drapery […]

Whether it’s Palm Springs glamour, a chilled-out festival vibe or nostalgic fun and games, take some time to relax and enjoy the sun Poolside in Palm Springs Make like Elvis and Priscilla in a backyard oasis inspired by the sophisticated, retro style of Palm Springs. Think tropical prints, lush-leaved plants and colourful inflatables, with cocktails and […]

From pretty honey pots to organic cotton bedding, Your Home and Garden art director Tanya Wong shares her design discoveries Friday Faves If you haven’t had time to head to the shops recently, don’t worry, because we’ve gone for you! Here’s what Your Home and Garden art director Tanya Wong is currently lusting after: 1. Anemoes My […]

Trends in wallpaper come and go, and the latest look to pass the Homes to Love desk is this dip-dyed wallpaper design Why we love ombre wallpaper Perfectly imperfect, these effortless wallpapers make up the Ombré Collection by Murals Wallpaper. Keep interiors calm, casual and consistently stylish with this dip-dye look. The origins of ombre […]

To celebrate the hottest new shades from Clinique’s Matte Makeover collection, we’ve found the latest homeware in shades of pink, red, coral and violet. It’s time to think pink! Top tips for using pink at home Try pink accents if a whole pink scheme seems like too much. Opt for pink cushions, accessories or a […]

From pendant lighting to silver boots, Homes to Love video producer Georgia Bramley shares her ultimate wishlist If there was a home I could move into tomorrow, it would be this one: [related_articles post1=”50200″ post2=”50634″]

The biggest interior trends of 2015 offered something for everyone – jewel tones were back in favour, as were more muted pastels; pattern took off and simple Scandi looks remained strong. Put simply, the trends of 2015 covered it all [related_articles post1=”38748″ post2=”32142″]

From the famed feature wall to the shiny leather couch, there are some trends that come and go… and then come back around again. Here are some of our fave nineties-style decor trends that still light our fire Trend tracking 1 Blackboard walls Some interior designers say the blackboard wall should be avoided at all costs, […]

Homes to Love chatted to Davina Harper, a Dulux colour and design specialist, about which colour schemes sell at auctions and how The Block NZ: Villa Wars teams’ choices stack up Davina, what paint colours did the teams choose and what is your assessment – did they nail colour combos overall? Sarah and Minanne Interiors:  Dulux ‘Remuera’, […]

Hello, summer! Create a holiday feel without leaving the house with this bohemian-style outdoor room How to create a holiday vibe at home For sunny decks and verandahs, cacti and hardy palms are an great choice for greenery. Choose sun-loving flowers such as those from the succulent family to provide long-lasting colour, e.g. Kalanchoe pumila. When […]