Connection is at the heart of this trend. Tactile materials, pleasing neutrals and inviting minimalist furniture come to the fore, creating the perfect backdrop for gathering together.

This trend works particularly well in open-plan spaces, as it’s all about considering how to make your shared spaces multipurpose, where different activities can happen simultaneously - dining, relaxing, chatting. Use lighting, rugs and colour blocking to define zones without creating complete separation. And consider how a space feels - this trend seeks to create spaces that make you feel happy to be there.

It’s all about the soothing neutrals with this trend. Offset warm beige with cool greens and soft greys to add layers to the look, and focus on texture and shape for interest, keeping patterns minimal. Layered lighting helps to zone different areas - think a low pendant light over the dining table, or rattan floor lamp for a cosy reading corner. Sleek and minimalist storage furniture is a practical way to create a softer divide between spaces, and offers the opportunity to display unusually shaped accessories - think sculptural vases and ornaments, always aligned to your soft neutral colour palette.