Here are a round up of four of the key interior trends for 2013.
Natural sanctuary
Gentle colours from nature and natural materials are what you're going for with this look. It's all about bringing the outdoors inside and giving your house a sense of stillness. To brighten things up you can add a contemporary twist with this bright wallpaper.
Bamboo bowl, £10, Wilkinson
Crochet cushion, £12, Matalan
Contemporary II Woods 69/12152 wallpaper from Cole and Son, £67 per roll,
www.selectwallpaper.co.uk
Animal Kingdom
Forget leopard prints and other brash animal patterns, the more subtle creatures are getting their chance to shine in your homes this year. The key to understanding this trend is the quirkier the animal the more trendy it is.
Moth blotch cushion, £138.00, www.timorousbeasties.com
Jewel peacock metal wall art, £23.99, Dunelm Mill
Fish table lamp, £90, www.grahamandgreen.co.uk
Sensual Obsessed
With the popularity of books like Fifty Shades of Grey, sexy is selling more than ever. As a result,
one of the key interior trends in 2013 is sensual interiors that will get you in the mood. Normally reserved for the bedroom, this looks is spreading around the house like wildfire.
VIP lounge ceiling lamp, £126, Littlewoods
Star by Julien Macdonald bedlinen, £69, Debenhams
Sophie Conran palais black velvet wallpaper, £65.11, www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk
In the Navy
Ahoy Matey! The nautical look is back and this year there will be no escaping it. This look is great for giving your home a laid-back, breezy feel so use it now to help with the winter blues
Teign deckchair stripe lampshade, £39.99, www.notonthehighstreet.co.uk
Nautical canvas, £20, Next
Sailing boats rug by Catherine Lansfield, £11.99, www.wayfair.co.uk