Homeworld Magazine Autumn/ Winter 2016 | Page 8

Dea Jolly and husband Darren were crowned The Block winners in 2015. Dea’s eye for style was a winner with the judges and audiences alike and she has continued in the public eye with a number of ambassadorial roles and consulting as an interior stylist. We caught up with Dea to get her advice for changing the style and décor of your home. What advice would you give to people looking to change the style and decor of their home? Research, research, research! There are so many resources available to find inspiration, so take a look at blogs, online apps like Pinterest and Houzz and of course books and magazines and find your style. Be really clear on what you like and how you want your home to look and feel. Keep referring back to your collected material when making decisions to make sure you are on the right track. 8 What looks are on trend for 2016? I think we will see more pattern and textures after a long period of solid colours. In kitchens we will see two or even three different colours in the cabinetry instead of one colour. As in fashion, I think we will see more eclectic sty