Thanks, it’s vintage.
Trends will always come and go. While we don’t believe in chasing every new look, we do enjoy observing how trends evolve — which ones quietly endure, and which eventually earn their place as design classics. The sweet spot, as always, lies in knowing when to lean in, and when to hold back. These are the trends we love using, and hope won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
Bold, Colourful Kitchens
The move away from all-white kitchens feels like a natural and welcome shift. More and more, our clients are asking for kitchens with personality — spaces that feel layered, expressive and unmistakably theirs. We’re seeing colour introduced in confident but considered ways: statement cabinetry balanced with timeless materials, or softer, muted palettes elevated by a dramatic stone benchtop or splashback. This yellow kitchen (which sadly burned down during the LA fires) is one of my favourite examples of a vibrant and bold kitchen.
When budgets allow, bespoke elements — custom joinery, integrated details, tailored layouts — make all the difference in creating a kitchen that feels truly resolved rather than trend-driven.
For those hesitant to commit fully to colour, we often recommend anchoring the space with neutral walls and flooring, allowing cabinetry or island units to carry the statement. Alternatively, playful hits of primary colour can work beautifully in modern, minimal kitchens, adding character without overwhelming the space.
Personalisation today goes far beyond colour. Handles, tile layouts, fixture placement, and the growing use of curved or organic edges all contribute to kitchens that feel thoughtful and intentional. The key is cohesion — ensuring every detail earns its place and speaks the same design language.
Vintage Furnishings
Interior finishes should always complement the architecture of your home, and creating a sense of history will never go out of style. Whether you’re working with a century-old apartment or a newly built home, spaces filled exclusively with new furniture can feel flat — and often date more quickly than anticipated.
Introducing a few well-chosen vintage or antique pieces adds instant depth, warmth and texture. These pieces help soften new finishes and prevent a home from feeling tied to a single moment in time. A vintage dining table, an inherited armchair, or even a reclaimed mirror can become an anchor point around which the rest of the scheme quietly unfolds.
Our advice? Focus on quality and patina rather than perfection. The contrast between old and new is what creates interest — and ultimately, a more timeless result.
Colour Drenching
Colour drenching remains one of our favourite design approaches. Painting walls, trims and ceilings in a single hue creates an enveloping, cocoon-like effect that feels both bold and calming. It’s particularly effective in smaller rooms, studies, or bedrooms where atmosphere is key.
A softer variation is to work tonally — using deeper shades on the walls and a lighter version of the same colour on ceilings or trim. This can subtly alter the perceived proportions of a room, enhancing height or depth depending on the palette chosen.
To keep the look enduring rather than overly trend-led, we recommend selecting colours with longevity — think inky navy, earthy sage, warm clay or classic stone tones. Balance richer hues with natural materials and neutral elements so the space remains adaptable over time. Trend-led accents can then be layered in through artwork, textiles and accessories, which are far easier to update down the line.
Tiles with Lots of Style
While classic subway tiles aren’t disappearing anytime soon, there’s no denying the rise of tiles with personality. As people move less and invest more in their homes, we’re seeing a shift away from purely “resale-safe” choices toward finishes that feel personal and expressive.
Patterned layouts, unexpected colour combinations and tactile finishes are becoming more common — not just in kitchens and bathrooms, but in fireplaces, entrance halls and utility spaces too. Our advice is to be bold, but intentional: limit strong tiles to key moments, and allow surrounding finishes to remain quieter so the design can breathe.
Looking ahead, we expect to see even more creative tile applications through 2026 — thoughtful, playful, and layered in a way that feels bespoke rather than busy.