This new interiors movement is sure to tempt you to abandon your neutral decorating ways and, instead, embrace a deeper, darker palette.

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Sofa, £599, Next

When it comes to interiors, Next doesn’t merely follow the trends; it starts them. And its latest homeware and furniture offering is perhaps its most impressive yet. For autumn/winter 2021, Next is embracing the dark and rich palette that is synonymous with the season.

The collection, entitled Dark Nordic, combines the sleekest facets of the industrial look, using premium touches like glistening metals, smoke-tone glass, and hand-crafted woodwork to bring it beautifully up-to-date. Dark interiors needn’t feel soulless— we have a few ways you can use pieces from the Dark Nordic collection to make your home look polished.

CONSIDER YOUR LINES

When outfitting your room, avoid choosing pieces in the same shape. For instance, a rectangular bed will benefit from rounded bedside tables and mirrors— this will keep the lines of your room more fluid and less repetitive.

Dining table, £425, Next

USE METALS TO LIFT

Using metal is integral in any set-up; eye- catching, use metallic accents to draw attention to your favourite features. Gold-gilded shelves are the perfect place to house meaningful trinkets, while a coffee table will ground a room.

ADD DEPTH WITH TEXTURES

The key to creating exciting interiors is utilising as many different textures and fabrications as possible. Velvet cushions in different colours will make any sofa more inviting, while decor details like dried flowers and canvas wall-hangings will soften dark walls.

Dressing table, £599, Next

INVEST IN LUXURY LIGHTING

Nothing has the power to make a room more expensive-looking than elegant lighting, particularly if you’ve opted for a moody colour scheme. Next’s ribbed glass pendants and lamps will add warm and fashionable appeal to any space.

CREATE A CONTRAST

Dark interiors require contrast to create an impact, and one of the sleekest ways to achieve this tonal juxtaposition is with blonde wood. More versatile than warmer wood, ashen shades work seamlessly in any surrounding.