Pinterest recently unveiled its fifth ‘Pinterest 100’ report – an annual peek into the top trends that we’ll be seeing over coming year. And with over 250 million users with 175 billion ideas saved to 3 billion boards, the platform is a pretty reliable barometer of trends.
Though 83 per cent of home-related searches are for DIY home projects, Pinterest is also used by people looking to build, renovate and landscape too. From natural pools to outdoor fireplaces and tin-clad walls, next year looks to be an interesting one for interiors.
Painted tiles
Searches for ‘painted floor tiles’ are up 1,276 per cent as our renovation fervour continues. A fabulous, cost-effective alternative to starting again, people are painting floor tiles in all sorts of ways ranging from block colour to patterned iterations – the latter is surprisingly achievable with a large-scale stencil.
Geometric paint
Another easy but effective paint DIY, searches for ‘geometric paint’ are up 225 per cent. We featured this look a while back and it’s a fairly risk-free venture given the affordability of paint. Why not tackle a geometric wall over the summer?
Textile art
With macramé, crochet and weaving still solid trends, it’s no surprise that searches for ‘textile art’ are up 1,718 per cent as people look for that homespun (via the 1970’s) vibe. I’ve noticed countless textile art short courses popping up locally and Pinterest is a great place to gather inspiration for your next project.
Mustard yellow
From a feature wall to a bold sunshine-inspired bedding look, searches for mustard yellow are up 45 per cent. An uplifting shade, mustard is a great accent colour for on-trend monochrome spaces in particular.
Vertical gardens
Our obsession with plants continues with searches for ‘vertical gardens’ up 287 per cent. With more and more people living in apartments, the vertical garden isn’t going anywhere soon – I’m not sure there’s a better way to line a small courtyard wall. Not only does a vertical garden make a space feel larger but it delivers that all-important pop of green to urban spaces.
Tin
This one’s a little surprising but searches for ‘tin interiors’ are up 563 per cent. No doubt inspired by the glorious original pressed tin found in older homes, from splashbacks to wallpaper, tin is in!
Bold wallpaper
I’ve always been a fan of bold wallpaper so the fact that searches for bold-print wallpaper are up some 401 per cent excites me very much. From large scale tropical leaves to bright geometric prints, statement wallpaper is a quick way to inject serious texture and personality into a space.
Creative cacti
While the fiddle-leaf fig, monstera and devil’s ivy have been on high rotation in our homes for years now, the cactus is currently enjoying the limelight. But given searches for ‘cactus arrangements’ are up 235 per cent, it would seem that a lone cactus will no longer suffice!
Indoor and outdoor fireplaces
Searches for ‘contemporary fireplace’ are up 763 per cent and the more slick and modern the better. There’s also been a rise in the outdoor fireplace – a fabulous addition to an outdoor room.
Natural swimming pools
Using plant filtration, rather than chlorine or salt, natural swimming pools look to be the next big thing for backyards. Searches for ‘natural swimming pools’ are up 262 per cent on Pinterest and when shaped in a curved, free-form fashion (as if they were always part of the landscape), it’s easy to see why. It’s a gorgeous look.
Not unlike the 2019 
It’s fair to say that minimalism has had a long run in the design space which is perhaps why Etsy is predicting the return of maximalism in 2019. “Maximalism is the moment we’ve been secretly waiting for. Forget settling for a single statement piece or wild accent wall – all your favourite colours, patterns, and prints are now on the table,” says Dayna. With virtually no rules and an embrace of mix and match style, more truly means more in 2019!
2019 will see the return of pressed flowers but presented in a fresh, modern way. “Collections of flowers and herbs are the perfect way to bring the outdoors in whatever the season,” says Dayna. Think sprigs of baby’s breath pressed between glass sheets or a bouquet in a bottle, instead of sprouting out the top. Again, it’s not a new idea but the execution is.
“I’m predicting that south-western motifs will go hand-in-hand with next year’s more grounded outlook. Last year’s succulent craze hinted at this cowgirl-chic trend, but in 2019 we’re taking it to the next level. Etsy sellers will be bringing back desert illustrations and bold woven textiles for an all-out south-western resurgence,” says Dayna. The look is characterised by rugged texture and a focus on natural materials such as leather and clay.
The sloth came into my recent consciousness when I saw one in the children’s movie Zootopia (who could forget that scene?) and the sloth really does embody the ‘slowing down’/mindfulness mantra that has been prevalent of late. “Much like their own unhurried movements, sloths have slowly been on the rise for a few years now, but next year, they’re poised to pick up speed. Shoppers and Etsy sellers alike have gravitated to the laid-back demeanour of the sloth, a real-life embodiment of the less-hurried lifestyle many of us strive for every day,” says Dayna. I predict sloth cushions and prints will appear in plenty of children’s rooms.
With an earthy aesthetic the order of the year, it makes sense that 1970’s style will continue its reign. “We’re excited to welcome a fresh crop of trends to the scene in 2019 but we don’t have to say goodbye to all of our old favourites just yet,” says Dayna. 70’s and 90’s-influenced styles including terrazzo finishes, rattan and llama motifs will continue to flourish.