It’s hard to keep up with constantly changing trends when it comes to interior design.

But, as Classic Constructions’ Interior Designer Kylie Radburn points out, the key to choosing which ones you should invest in, is thinking about how they will enhance your home and your lifestyle.

Here she outlines five key interior design trends that are worth considering for the long term.

Cosy curves

“Curves represent comfort and connection, immediately conveying a welcoming warmth,” explains Kylie. “So even if you don’t want to fully embrace the curved aesthetic, you can certainly incorporate fluid shapes into your home without making a huge investment.”

“If you’re building or renovating, think about incorporating arches or alcoves to soften hard lines and create stand-out features,” she suggests. “Or look at incorporating curved joinery such as rounded banquette seating or a curved kitchen bench.”

“Otherwise, there are so many curved fixtures and furnishings available to easily update your home, from rounded light fittings, rugs, cushions and mirrors through to curved sofas that invite people to gather in a circle and connect with each other, curves can easily fit into any home aesthetic.”

Multifunctional spaces

“Working from home is here to stay,” says Kylie. “So, it’s about being creative about how you can integrate workspaces into your home, without necessarily having to create a dedicated space. In our Denman Prospect Como display home, for example, we installed a gorgeous long study desk that utilises empty space in the hallway outside the children’s bedroom zone.”

“More and more we’re asked to create multifunctional rooms, like the guest bedroom downstairs with its own ensuite. When guests aren’t staying, it can be used as a rumpus room, media room or a separate lounge room. So the one space is serving many functions.”

Bespoke joinery

“I have always been an advocate of joinery designed to suit specific spaces,” says Kylie. “But we’re seeing it incorporated into builds more and more.”

“It’s brilliant for utilising unused corners, nooks or crannies to maximise every single bit of space you have in your home. From built-in dressing tables and window-benches through to feature display shelving, joinery is not only practical, it can also elevate a room with a stand-out feature.”

Internal windows

“Whilst natural light is an absolute must in any home, there is a renewed focus on maximising its presence in our homes, through the use of interior windows instead of solid walls,” says Kylie.

“Not only do they open up spaces to let through light, they’re also a clever way to create connection between two separate rooms, to create an open home feel.”

“In The Como for example, we incorporated a large internal window from the formal lounge, that looks down over the open planned informal lounge, dining and kitchen area. This maintains the beautiful natural light throughout, whilst allowing parents to check on kids from the next room.”

Tactile textures

“Similar to the trend with rounded shapes, tactile textures are making a big comeback because of the way they soften spaces and create a feeling of warmth,” says Kylie.

“So natural materials such as stone, timber and woven linens are used for fixtures and fittings, whilst soft leathers, velvet and rattan are used more for furnishings.”

The last word on trends

“At Classic Constructions, we deliver on exactly what our clients want,” says Kylie. “But when people are uncertain about choosing fixtures or fittings, the advice we give them is not based on what the hottest trend is right now, but what suits their own sensibilities and what will fit in with their lifestyle.”