Whether your style is more industrial, rustic, glamorous, Scandi or elegant, there are some interior aspects we can apparently all agree on. From the latest trends to timeless staples that stand the test of time, these are the most sought-after design features in Britain.
NEON SIGNS
Your penchant for neon signs has made it's way into your favourite restaurant and cafe designs. Nowneon signsand even neon art have finally started popping up in the home too – with searches for neon signs on Pinterest up by 381% this year.
WES ANDERSON STYLE
Seeking inspiration from the director's scrupulously stylised film sets, from The Great Budapest Hotel's candy pink interiors (that inspired this Wes Anderson style bubblegum pink bar) to 1920's inspired patterns and posters, searches for Wes Anderson's style are up by 186% on Pinterest.
TERRAZZO
It's the stone that keeps on trending! The mixed material of the 70s is showing little sign of slowing down, with searches for Terrazzo on Pinterest up by 305%.
LINE ART
With searches for line art up by 120%, simple silhouettes are making up the minimalist's art wall – and the figurative art inspired illustrations and drawings are now also popping up on pretty plates, vases, rugs, cushions and even glassware.
ULTRA VIOLET
Pantone's colour of the year Ultra Violet to lavender and mauve, interior ideas and styling is clearly going through a purple patch – with searches for the colour up by 2675%.
POSITIVE PADS
From colouring your bedroom happy to motivational workspaces, creating a space that boosts your mindset has moved up. From wallpaper manifestations and games to playful mini bars and prints, pins for positivity in home decor is up by 430%.
MAXIMALISM
More is more. Pinterest has seen a 121% increase in searches for maximalist interiors. From kitsch to excessive colour, 2018 interiors are unapologetically over the top.
PERIOD FEATURES
Hardly a trend as such, but with 83% of us lusting after period properties, it seems that original period features are what's on everyone's wish list.
Original features and character have topped the list of property characteristics that Brits look for when buying a property, according to a survey published by DiscountFlooringDepot.co.uk. The topfive original features requested by home buyers are; original windows, feature fireplaces, real wood or tiled flooring, cornicing and ceiling roses, and original radiators.
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