Scott predicts that limewash will be the paint technology to watch in 2023. “You'll see unique applications of limewash, such as cloud technology that creates the look of old, worn-out walls,” he says. “By layering limewash in different ways, you can get the look of a 200-year-old wall in just a few days.”
5. Checkered pattern
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Proving that simple patterns can have a big impact, check prints are gaining traction. And that moment will last him until 2023. Lisa Buehler, founder of the fashion line Lisa Says Gah, believes people are drawn to check prints because it's everything. joy. She describes it as a “comfortable print” that is symmetrical but fun. Haustile goes a step further with distorted checkered tiles that look like they came straight out of an MC Escher illustration.
Interior designer and DIY expert Emily Shaw, known to her TikTok followers as @emilyrayna, is a proponent of this trend. When working on her “prep room,” she opted for a budget-friendly twist, opting for gold bars and white plaid. “Checker print is trending across TikTok in a variety of ways, so she wanted to find a way to make this trend work,” she says.
Shaw purchased a wooden box from Michael's and painted it the same shade as the gold checker. She then attached it to the wall to create some space and a clever ring storage corner. A follower on TikTok commented: “Emily, this is genius.” she agreed.
6. Combine multiple design themes
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According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA) 2023 Design Trends Report, one of the new trends this year is combining multiple design themes to create a unique style. For example, a combination of organic and modern, farmhouse and modern.
Boston-based DIY expert Julie Sousa of @the_avantgarde, along with her assistant Gigi Rodriguez, embraced this style blending trend in a recent apartment redesign. According to Sousa, the main style they were looking for was contemporary, and the large pieces such as sofas, chairs, coffee tables, floor lamps and mirrors were selected accordingly. Sousa further explains: “The eclectic elements come from small pieces such as wall art, gold frames, and the use of bold colors in the space.” Combining these complementary styles gives the space a new look. It feels like it has become more individual.
7. Create a spa-like bathroom
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Collective stress has increased since the pandemic began and has not yet eased. It's no surprise that people want to create a cozy hotel-like atmosphere in their homes, especially if they don't travel as much as they used to. NKBA found that spa-like bathrooms that “enhance the homeowner experience” are one of the biggest trends for 2023.
Sousa's guest bathroom renovation, with its wood paneling, subdued lighting, and lush plant walls, went viral on TikTok, garnering more than 2.1 million views. “I wanted it to have a really spa-like feel. I wanted it to be a place where you could go and take a bath and relax at the end of a long day,” she says. Since the bathroom didn't have a window, Sousa felt green was the perfect way to contrast the moodiness of the black ceiling. Not to mention, it also helps distract from the lack of windows. “We often associate greenery with a sense of freshness, and there is no better place in the home to create a feeling of freshness and cleanliness than the bathroom, especially when combined with water.” I will ask.