Nesting may not be a top priority during the summer months, and right now it feels particularly sacrilegious not to be taking advantage of the UK's current heatwave (hello, outdoor pools and rooftop bars).
But though it pains us to acknowledge, the weather will turn soon enough. Hygge will be back on the agenda and the flats and houses we've been neglecting all summer will require some extra TLC. So it's just as well that IKEA has released its 2018 Autumn/Winter look book, containing four key trends that look set to take over the world of #interiors next season.
From furniture and patterns inspired by the past and products made from environmentally friendly materials and natural fibres, to items inspired by two distinct colour trends, there's a lot to look forward to if you're planning on combatting the post-summer blues by sprucing up your home.
Click through to see what will be dominating homeware inspo Pinterest boards across the land over the coming months...
New Age Folk
This trend takes inspiration from old traditions, motifs and objects but adds a 21st-century twist. It's about displaying new pieces alongside treasured antiques that give a nod to our pasts. Think bold patterns and designs inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries, rich earthy tones, and items inspired by cultures from around the world, which IKEA says aims to "create an environment of discovery in the home". In fact, it's not too dissimilar to the recent trend for maximalist homeware.
New Age Folk
ALSEDA stool, £25, available at IKEA
BAROMETER work lamp, £30, available at IKEA
BEGÅVNING glass dome with base, £15, available at IKEA
INDUSTRIELL vase, £18, available at IKEA
New Age Folk
PANORERA clock, £12, available at IKEA
FÖREMÅL cushion, £13 (not yet available online)
TILLSYN decorative hourglass, £7.95, available at IKEA
FRANSINE cushion cover, £10, available at IKEA
New Age Folk
GUNVA throw, £25, available at IKEA
NJUTNING set of three scented block candle, £7, available at IKEA
FÖREMÅL rug low pile, £50 (not yet available online)
GRÖNADAL rocking-chair, £150, available at IKEA
Bold Sustainability
This trend is all about going back to basics and using neutral tones and natural fibres as the basis of your interior design. IKEA is increasingly known for its environmental credentials, with a strong commitment to sustainability, and this environmentally friendly trend embodies them. The patterned ELDTÖREL and SKÄGGÖRT cushion covers use 100% cotton from more sustainable sources, while the black KUNGSBACKA kitchen range is made from recycled wood and a plastic foil made using recycled PET bottles. Oh, and with its focus on plants it's also Instagrammable af.
Bold Sustainability
AGEN chair, £35, available at IKEA
SINNERLIG table lamp, £29, available at IKEA
GRADVIS vase, set of 2, £7, available at IKEA
JOHANNE throw, £25, available at IKEA
Bold Sustainability
NÖDEBO rug, £250, available at IKEA
HOWEA FORSTERIANA potted plant, £40, available at IKEA
HEMNES mirror, £80, available at IKEA
TJENA storage box with lid, £2.25, available at IKEA
Winter Warmer
This is what hygge looks like in 2018 – and pot plants and millennial pink should still be on our home decor agendas, according to IKEA. This trend adds pops of dusky pink, grey and mustard yellow, and brass accents to the popular monochrome Scandinavian colour palette, with the intention of making winter feel even cosier. It's easy to adopt if you've already taken a Scandi-inspired approach to home decor. "Simply replace textiles including throws or curtains with alternatives that follow the greys and dusky pinks of the Winter Warmer colour scheme," says Clotilde Passalacqua, interior design leader from IKEA UK and Ireland.
Winter Warmer
ÅDUM rug, £80, available at IKEA
KLARHET tealight holder, £1.75, available at IKEA
FRIDFULL plant pot, £3, available at IKEA
Winter Warmer
KANELSTÅNG plant stand, £12, available at IKEA
SAXBORGA jar with lid and tray, £12, available at IKEA
ALOE VERA potted plant, £3, available at IKEA
HEKTAR floor lamp, £39, available at IKEA
Winter Warmer
INGABRITTA throw, £25, available at IKEA
ULLKAKTUS cushion, pink, £2.50, available at IKEA
ULLKAKTUS cushion, £2.50, available at IKEA
YPPERLIG cushion cover, £5, available at IKEA
SANDARED pouffe, £50, available at IKEA
Rich Pigments
This trend isn't one for the faint-hearted. Interiors bloggers already love dark-coloured walls for making small rooms look bigger, and this trend goes even further, adding deep, moody shades and elegant and decadent accessories to add depth and character to the home, but stopping short of a gothic aesthetic. Think burgundy, olive green and navy blue, floral-patterned furniture and pops of bronze or brass to offset the rich tones.
Rich Pigments
BILLY bookcase, £95, available at IKEA
PEPPARKORN vase, £6, available at IKEA
SINNESRO lantern block candle, £7, available at IKEA
VÄGMÅLLA throw, £13, available at IKEA
Rich Pigments
VITTSJÖ nest of tables, £45, available at IKEA
STRANDMON wing chair, £199, available at IKEA
GROGGY tray, £8, available at IKEA
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