Discover Michelle’s take on what the big trends will be for the dawn of a new decade, and, as the home is our own personal sanctuary, how important the personal is over general.

The bathroom is becoming increasingly more connected as technology progresses to keep up with the growing self-care trend, reshaping the way we use the bathroom.

As the rise of entertaining at home rather than going out continues, how we decorate our homes is becoming an extension of out personalities and a way to express ourselves. Being bold with print, colour choices and patterns allows a home to have a ‘wow’ factor while making you feel more connected to your environment.

Today's home is under mounting pressure to become more flexible than ever, as homeowners continue to adapt the way they traditionally use spaces in the home. In everything from innovative small-space concepts to furniture offering intelligent and versatile designs, we will begin to challenge the notion of single-use space.

As the purpose of the home diversifies to be both work and entertainment hub there is a growing understanding of the importance of interiors creating a welcoming and relaxing space. By bringing the outside in and making clever lighting choices we can counteract the impact of our busy, always-on lifestyle in our own homes.

Minimalist design is set to see a resurgence in 2020, as we seek to simplify, declutter and streamline homes in response to busy lifestyles. This also combines the move towards sustainability, with a focus on buying less but choosing products of a higher quality.