2023 PAINT TRENDS and SUGGESTIONS

I thought I would follow my last post on colour with the suggested colour trends.  If you are looking for a change this is the year. As we move out of the Covid years somewhat, we may be bored of our homes having spent so much time inside.  Some of us may have used that time to do a few projects if we were able to get the necessary supplies/materials. If not we can start now.  I have been cruising through magazines, TV  decor shows, on line and home furnishing retailers and colour and lots of it is everywhere.

Here are some of the themes/ideas -- 

Greens – they bring the outside in, the darker greens are strong, however we see green pastels as well.  Kitchens are gaining colour in cabinetry which will be discussed in my kitchen post.

Brown and green speak to nature and bringing nature into your home is being mentioned a lot.

We will continue to see pink from the past few years especially a dusty pink which  is soothing

Dark navy is a sophisticated rich colour and by paring two dark unexpected colours is dramatic , for example – chartreuse and dark blue.

Pairing any shade of blue with white and silver is crisp and fresh. Blue and white are classic and work well in any style

The neutral combination of black, white, gray ,neutrals paired with black and white are always in style

Purple is back especially in bedrooms as it looks peaceful, luxurious and romantic.

Black and white are timeless. They create drama and a wow factor.

Brown and blue are on the way back and work in either a modern or traditional look and are more saturated than previously used.

Going dark like black or charcoal can create a space that is contemporary and dramatic, however I believe mixing black and antiques with some gold would be amazing. It can be restful.

The light neutrals will always be in favour for their ability to be used throughout a home to create a continuous flow through the rooms, as well as a calming effect especially with open plan homes.It gives the opportunity to experiment with pops of colour.

Lighter beiges, creams and white are still popular, especially if there is texture. For example a light, warm gray, or a warm white can be sophisticated and refined.

Pale gray

Blue & White

Charcoal gray

Blue and White

White

Charcoal

Dark and dramatic

Black and white

Deep Blue

Neutral throughout

Purple lavender

Black

Bright purple & Chartreuse

Soft neutral

Dark & cozy

Focal wall

Check back to see additional decor posts featuring kitchens and baths

 

2023 Back at it

Welcome back !!

I started this blog in 2009 to correspond with my design and decor business. Just prior to and during Covid showing up we moved.  It was to happen just prior to Covid but plans change. I wasn't doing much on my blog at that time, but there were a few interesting posts in 2021 and 2022 in the archives.

I planned to retire, however I had some former clients contact me and I couldn't resist doing some small projects. So... here I am working on a couple of projects and getting back to my blog now and keeping up with what is happening in design. I never really stopped checking out design and decor trends.  I am passionate about this business so I may get my feet wet in my new town which is Dundas, Ontario.

I will be sending this post to people who were following my blog way back as well as other contacts I have kept up with. I am hoping you will start to follow again but if you don't wish to,  just ignore or let me know and I can remove you. 

All the best in 2023.

Jeannette