This year's top design trends

If you are feeling a little short of design inspiration when it comes to your home project, we’re here to help with our round up of the newest and most exciting home design trends currently topping the wishlists of self-builders, renovators and extenders alike

- NATASHA BRINSMEAD

With a new year comes the clear emergence of new home design trends. Here, we share some of our favourite trends making frequent appearances just lately. One thing is quite obvious: we want to make our homes an absolute pleasure to spend time in, as well as being flexible spaces that families can relax and work in together. That said, it is not all about practicality — some of the trends are all about making a bold design statement and simply having fun in our homes.

HERRINGBONE FLOORING

Also often referred to as parquet flooring (although parquet actually comes in laying patterns other than herringbone) this is a trend that is absolutely everywhere right now. Herringbone flooring has many benefits, as well as looking super stylish. Not only can it make small spaces feel bigger, but it is also a great way to add texture and interest to a larger space. Although solid timber herringbone flooring can be expensive and time consuming to lay, there are other options, including engineered planks, luxury vinyl tile and laminate. You could even consider timber-effect ceramic or porcelain floor tiles laid in a herringbone pattern.

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