We’ve found ourselves in the midst of a unique time in history that has thrown us all for a curve. Whatever our plans were, they’ve either been disrupted, cancelled, shifted or have evolved into something else entirely. With our whole world rocked by change, the driving factors of colour and design ‘trends’ as we’ve known them have also been turned on their head.

New Zealand's mission is now one of care; both for ourselves and our greater community — and people need colour trends, inspiration, ideas, rooms and spaces that embrace this. More than ever, there is a desire for soothing and calming spaces in homes, but spaces that are stimulating to spend time in are also needed — much more time, perhaps, than people might be used to.

Whether clients are looking to alleviate stress, work from home more comfortably, or just want to mix things up, the latest Habitat Plus — colour and decorating trends is full of ideas for how designers and their clients can shape or reshape their spaces in ways to suit their family’s lifestyle.

From cool and calming and back to nature through to sunny side up and dark and dramatic, there is a look to suit all tastes.