A look at the subtle, natural shift in styling the home for 2016

The arrival and departure of trends occurs at such speed that much of what inspired us five years ago has since been relegated to the recycling bin of interior design.

Often they’re the result of a response to the mood of society at a particular time, like vintage florals offering a cosy antidote to the harshness of austerity.

For 2016 there are some potential fly-by-nights , but others have staying power to see us through a few more years, based on classic styles developed on solid principals of good design and practicality.