The perfect alternative to the whites and beiges that have dominated in recent years, grey forms a timeless foundation tone in every interior. It can be easy to dismiss this colour as far too cool in tone, but with more than 50 shades of grey to experiment with – from serene light greys to deep charcoals – there is a tone for every palette. Easily matched with other colours, there is no better time to introduce this new neutral into your home.

Tone-on-tone layering is a decorative technique that dramatically transforms a space by building depth and substance. Tone-on-tone colouring isn’t just for your walls and furnishings – mix and match materials and patterns that belong in the same colour family or bring the colour into the door and windows.

From sapphire and navy to the deep indigo hues of the Indian Ocean, this year blue is everywhere, from linens and fabrics to carpets and home accessories. The simplest way to introduce blue into the home is with a statement rug to anchor the room, allowing you to build on the colour throughout the year with soft furnishings to match.

Metallics continue to reign supreme as the most glamorous way to update your home. All it takes is a simple light fixture in a show-stopping bronze gold or an array of sophisticated silver desk accessories to create an extra shine that really lifts a space.

Bring natural elements into your home to create a warm contemporary space. Think raw linens, organic shapes and textures that mix natural woods, bamboo and glass to complete the look. Woods that are lighter in colour will create an airy room and look wonderful with lots of natural light, while darker tones offer an aesthetic drama and exude a colonial, masculine feel.