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Top Five Interior Trends By Kate Instone, Founder and Creative Director of Blush International In the world of luxury residential interior design, where extravagance meets elegance and functionality, Blush craft spaces that are both highly functional and visually stunning. For those who are currently looking to update their homes with the latest trends, here are our Top Five luxury interior design trends that are currently dominating the market. WELLNESS Incorporating wellness into residential design is now more than a trend; it’s a lifestyle choice. We are seeing health, relaxation and overall wellbeing being a major priority to our clients. To design a wellness space, one must thoughtfully combine luxury and functionality, creating environments that are both invigorating and restful. For example, by opting for a neutral colour scheme, natural materials, low-level lighting, and indoor plants, you can create an atmosphere that promotes relaxation and meditation. The bathroom can be transformed into your very own spa to decompress and rejuvenate. Upgrade your shower by adding a steam unit, rain shower head, body sprayers, and a built-in bench for the ultimate luxurious shower expe- rience. Install a deep soaking bath or a sauna if you have the space. Heated towel rails, plush robes, and slippers really create the luxury spa feel. I love this holistic trend of luxury wellbeing within the home, as it not only significantly enhances your quality of life, but also increases the value of your property. SUSTAINABLE LUXURY We now see a move towards homes that are not only aesthetically captivaing but also forward thinking: sustainability is now at the forefront of luxury interior design. Eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technologies are making a significant impact. As well as the more dramatic measures such as the use of solar panels, eco-friendly insulation, high-efficacy appliances, and more considered building techniques and materials. we can also look at being more sustainable on a smaller scale. Upscale old furniture and give it a new lease of life by re-painting, re-modelling, or re-upholstering. We also encourage our clients to invest in vintage or antique furniture and fittings, as these are far more sustainable and add character your home. BIOPHILIC DESIGN The new buzz word in interior design, “Biophilic design” is the trend when you incorporate elements of nature into indoors spaces, not only to enhance the aesthetic, but to promote well-being and a deeper connection to nature within in your home. The concept involves incorporating direct views of nature; views of outside gardens or the creation of inside gardens, lots of indoor plants or living walls. Using natural materials within in your home and mimicking the pat- terns of nature into the interior design. Lots of natural light and air are key elements, along with the presence of water. It’s all about creating a space whereby you feel you are surrounded by nature. By blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, we can create environments that inspire, rejuvenate, and nurture. Artificial Intelligence This is a new trend that cannot be ignored. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a driving force in the realm of interior design. AI is revolutionizing the way we can conceptualize, create, and curate our homes. With AI-personalised design solutions, we are now able to tailor every aspect of the design pro- cess to meet our exact needs, from furniture selection and colour schemes, to spatial layouts and lighting preferences. AI can help ensure that every detail is considered and your interior is tailored to your exact requirements – and it’s done in record time! Technology is also revolutionizing the way we envision and interact with our future homes. AI-powered platforms allows us to create immersive, life- like simulations that enable us to virtually walk through and experience our homes before a single piece of furniture is purchased or installed. This is a hugely useful tool when designing your new home; this level of pre- visuali- sation was historically very expensive and time consuming; it is now almost instantaneous and available to everyone. 320 | Simply Abu Dhabi