Have you noticed that paint shades, fabrics and tiles and artwork are all going back to black? Take, for instance, fine prints, which are available in hand drawn form, either in chalk or in pencil. I do not know why but I get the impression that this type of artwork is better when dealing with pictures of cities – old hand drawn scenes of London spring to mind – but it is equally good when dealing with simple portraits. Another simple trend in interior design this season is nature-inspired wallpaper which can quickly make a feature in any room. What about statement design? An eye-catching pattern does not need to be confined to walls – they can also be found in wall and floor tiles . A good idea is to pick out a few bold colours to give a boring neutral room a fresh vibrant look and feel. When it comes to tiling another trend which is becoming increasingly popular is the use of vintage or reclaimed tiling. What this basically means is that you do not use brand new tiles on your job – instead you make use of older, vintage tiles which have been recovered from other properties and use them to give your décor a traditional feel. The tiles have that lived in, aged look and are particularly suited for use in a traditional or period property . Puppy love! Dog lovers take note! We defy anyone not to fall for an adorable labrador or Yorkshire Terrier fabric.  There are loads of different ways to use this including making up a comfortable – and stylish – bed for your beloved pet. Other great ideas include using fragrant candles like the stunning ones ones produced by Heyland and Whittle to fill your home with the most pleasant of aromas, at the same time as looking fantastic too Or give a reed diffuser a try.  Wall art is always popular in its many forms. Go for your own individual preference, whether it be something jazzy and contemporary or something along more traditional lines. Looking for an inexpensive update for a room ? Create a whimsical feature with some enchanted tree wall stickers. if you think black is too daunting for painting a  wall, then why no choose a shade of green? Go for a rich dark shade of green that mimics a soft black, for a sophisticated opulent look.