Summer is here and it's time to take advantage of the sunny weather and redecorate tired homes. Oakfield Decoration painters and decorators has years of experience redecorating top homes in Kensington and offers specialist painting and interior decorating to suit any lifestyle. Marek Nowicki, Director of Oakfield Decoration, offers this year's top trends in interior design to inspire and delight.

“One of the major trends we're noticing is richer hues in wall colour as well as furniture,” says Nowicki. “A neutral and versatile grey has been the colour of choice for a while, but now we're seeing striking shades of violet, as well as complex shades of blue and green.” Colours are getting bolder in walls, exclusive furniture items as well as accent pieces.

Another trend is new materials that offer texture and depth to living spaces. “We see dark wood accent panelling contrasted with neutral wall shades as well as wide vinyl wallpapering with an exclusive, luscious finish,” comments Nowicki. “We're also noticing metals with polished or burnished finishes adding sophistication to any space.”

Sleek contemporary interiors are becoming more popular in homes with Scandinavian minimalism taking off in the UK. “People want the experience of space and light with clean lines and plenty of air,” says Nowicki. “At the same time, an element of warmth and comfort is incorporated with colour, texture and careful use of pieces such as rugs and throws.”

Travel always leads fashion trends, whether in clothing or interior design and Oakfield Decoration is finding their Kensington painting and decorating clients are no exception. “We have many repeat customers and it seems they are often inspired by the places they have travelled, which include many out of the way or unusual destinations,” says Nowicki.

Some ideas include Mayan print, Turkish rugs and designs featuring block printing in rich shades of ochre and nut. Textiles are raw, natural and tactile as are interior finishes such as stone, marble and wood. Wooden floors scattered with the occasional artisan carpet or rug are warm but clean and are taking over from wall-to-wall carpeting that is difficult to maintain in living areas.

The meeting of form and function are central in contemporary design trends with hidden storage and multi-function spaces that can transform easily in bedrooms as well as living spaces. For bedrooms, colours are gentle and natural in hue with a preference for accent walls and natural fabrics. Comfort is key with soft linens and ultra-comfortable furnishings.

For lighting, there is a definite preference for dimmable warm white LED that offers versatility and energy efficiency. Pendant fittings with large LED filament bulbs have a stunning effect as a centrepiece in otherwise minimalist designs.

“Oakfield's fully trained team of painters and decorators has many years of experience in interior decoration and specialises in providing a long lasting quality finish to both residential and commercial clients,” says Nowicki. “Our team of interior decorators are always clean, tidy and respectful and will transform your space with minimum disruption.”

All Oakfield Decoration interior work is backed by a two year guarantee and they are fully insured to give their clients ultimate peace of mind that their home is in good hands now and for years to come.

Oakfield Decoration Ltd provides a comprehensive interior decoration service in Westminster, Chelsea, Ealing and many other areas in London and surrounding counties. Their fully trained team of painters and decorators has many years of experience in interior decoration and specialises in providing a quality long lasting finish to residential and commercial clients. Oakfield Decoration has completed many interior decoration projects including residential homes, schools, offices, libraries and restaurants. They work closely with their clients to match their needs and budget. They are a member of the Dulux Select Decorator Scheme and all their interior decoration work is backed by a two year guarantee which is also backed by Dulux. Oakfield Decoration is fully insured to give clients ultimate peace of mind. To find out more, please visit: http://oakfielddecoration.co.uk/.