Haven Magazine

Designer’s guide to WHAT’S HOT

When it comes to renovating or building, there will always be trends and popular styles to follow. But choosing a look that won’t date is a bit of an art – and that’s where a good interior designer can help. They can pull your ideas together with key trends to create a cohesive look that will stand the test of time.

Personally, I dislike the idea of trends when it comes to interior design. It implies we’re following what is already popular, whereas I love to pull together different colours, textures and

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