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2023 Kitchen Trends

Le Havre Hickory Hardwood in Quiche

Chances are, you and your family spend a lot of time in the kitchen —it’s where you prep meals for the week, host family brunches, and maybe even fire off a quick work email in the morning. If you’re thinking about a kitchen renovation this year, start your mood board here! We have insight into the top trending kitchen designs for 2023.

Flooring

National Marble Res Tile by Daltile

Let’s start at the base. Investing in a show-stopping kitchen floor makes a great canvas for the rest of your design. Expect to see large, natural-style flooring (like flagstone floors), checkerboard tiling, and chevron wood looks taking over kitchen floors in 2023. Flagstone floors are versatile, durable, natural, and cool, making them an ideal choice for the kitchen, while checkerboard tiling lends an air of the traditional with a retro feel. Although wood flooring has been a constant in kitchens for generations thanks to its natural warmth, chevron wood-look tile is beginning to take center stage since it’s more scratch-resistant and waterproof.

Backsplash

Vivify Fanfare by Daltile

2023 seems to be the year of uniquely bold backsplashes. Think metallics, textured tiles, mosaic designs, artistic patterns, mixed materials, glass, and marble. If you’re more of an all-neutral design fiend, play with textured tiles and mixed materials in your kitchen backsplash. Don’t be shy, though —the kitchen is the best place to take a risk with bold tiling in small spaces, like behind the cooktop and below your cabinets.

Design Kitchen Trends

Extending the kitchen

Historic Res Tile by Daltile

Extending the kitchen’s reach is going to be huge in 2023. This looks different depending on your design preference and the climate where you live. With the open-concept kitchen dominating the design world, our kitchens often include spaces like the pantry, mudroom, breakfast nook, dining area, and half baths. Take this one step further this year, with an extended indoor-outdoor space with pocket walls and huge windows to encompass natural sunlight.

Touches of the traditional 

Cortijo Glazed Ceramic by Emser Tile

Subdued countertops and simple cabinet doors will take center stage in 2023. Look for soft muted shades and honed finishes. We’ll still find dramatic colors mixed with light wood to warm up the space. Use the kitchen as a backdrop for vintage pieces like buffet cabinets and heirloom dinner sets.

Concealed Storage and Appliances

Alluro Cream Castle Polished Marble by Emser Tile

Storage is often a main pain point when it comes to your kitchen, so why not get ahead of this issue in your next kitchen renovation by adding concealed storage space? If you’re seeking a solution for the mess of appliances on your counter, think outside of the box with roll-down cabinet doors and built-in pantries. Consider integrated paneled appliances for your fridge, oven, and dishwasher to help your kitchen blend seamlessly.

Impress Your Guest: Elevating Your Powder Room

Never underestimate the power of a good guest bathroom –it’s often one of the first rooms your guests will venture into and as such, it should feel cohesive with the rest of your home. Creating a stunning guest bathroom can make your home more accessible, feel more organized and increase the value of your property. Whether you’re thinking of adding a half-bath to the first floor or expanding the guest suite with a powder room, we’ve got a list of tips to help you get started. 

Draw the Eye to Your Floors

Marble Attache Nero Matte Hex Mosaic by Daltile

One of the smartest ways to begin your bathroom renovation is with a new floor. This floor should set the mood for the rest of your design and act as a canvas that you can work off of. Draw the eye downward with a stunning floor pattern. The type of flooring you choose is influenced by what style of powder room you’re aiming to create. If you’re looking to design a bold look, try a dark mosaic tile, but if you’re searching for a sleek, polished mood, opt for marble tile. Or maybe, you want to play into a serene, natural room scheme –try a gorgeous wood-look luxury vinyl for waterproof floors that can withstand your guests’ discarded towels. 

Make A Statement

Farrier Blue Roan by Daltile

Impress your guests by finding one piece in your bathroom that you would like to be your focal point. Maybe this is a freestanding copper sink, a bold accent wall, or a classic marble vanity. Whatever your design style may be, focus on one area of the bathroom that you want to draw the eye to and give it a little extra love. 

Upgrade Hardware

Catch Silicon Gloss Ceramic by Emser Tile

Treat yourself –and your guests –by upgrading the hardware in your guest bath. This can be as big of a project as you want it to be from installing a new sink or that porcelain deep soak tub you’ve had your eye on to small improvements such as replacing the faucets and upgrading to frameless smart mirrors. Not only will this elevate your bathroom, but it will make it a more convenient experience for guest use!

Use Soft Lighting

Legacy Havana Porcelain Tile by Emser

There’s nothing worse than stepping into a harshly lit bathroom. We’re all too familiar with the fluorescent lighting of gas station bathrooms and your guest bath should be the complete opposite of this. Now, that doesn’t mean that we want low lighting, either, as the bathroom is often a place where guests will come to freshen up and primp themselves. Find a balance with complimentary lighting such as task lighting around the mirror, an overhead flush mount in the ceiling, and wall sconces near the sink.

Freshen up with Greenery

Graber Roller Shades

Perhaps one of the easiest –and quickest –ways to freshen up your powder room for guests is by adding greenery. Think house plants, potted succulents, eucalyptus branches, and fresh flowers. Greenery can work both ways to liven up a small space or make a spacious bathroom feel cozy.

How To Get A Moody, Dramatic Look in Your Home

For years, interior design trends have been centered around neutral and light colors. Bright white interiors are sun-filled and are known for giving any room a sense of calm and serenity. While bright spaces are great, the next trend in interior design takes a spin in the opposite direction. Dark, moody, and dramatic interiors are starting to pop up more and more. Maybe you’re considering painting an accent wall in a dark shade of red or installing black hardwood floors throughout your home, but you think that darker colors might make your space seem smaller. This is a common misconception! Dark colors can add style, coziness, and character to any space, and light can be easily incorporated through accents and natural lighting. 

Graber Roman Shade Window Treatments

Dark colors make a room feel sophisticated and can quickly become your favorite place to unwind after a long day. Whether you want to add a darker color scheme to your bedroom, living room, or kitchen, you have plenty of options to create the perfect dramatic space for your home. 

Here are a few ideas to help you get started:

Pantone’s Color of the Year

If you love staying up to date on current trends, then there is no better way to incorporate darker colors in your space than by using Pantone’s 2023 color of the year: Viva Magenta. Viva Magenta is a deep shade of red that would look amazing as an accent wall or primary color. It will make a bold statement in any room in your home. This shade brings about a sense of rebelliousness and can bring life to your space. Pair Viva Magenta with dark hues like blacks and greys for a pop of color. 

Choosing Your Color Scheme

Ironwork Ridge Carbon Rectified Emser Tile

When you think of creating a dramatic and moody space in your home, the first color that likely comes to mind is black. While black is a great color if you want to embrace moody decor fully, we understand that too much of it can be overwhelming. Black is great in moderation and can really make a space stand out. Other great color schemes can help you design your perfect brooding space. Emerald green, ruby red, and navy blue are all perfect hues to accentuate a dramatic look. Layering opposite colors, such as black and white, adds unique visual interest. 

Unique Focal Points in Your Space

When designing your space and selecting your accents, you’ll want to add at least one focal point that draws the eye of your household members and guests. Focal points can be both big and small. When deciding what you want your focal point to be, start by looking around your space to determine the largest feature area. It may be above your fireplace, an area rug, or anything in between. You can even have more than one in a room! If you want to add smaller focal points in your space, consider bringing in artwork or mirrors, and installing accent furniture such as chairs, couches, and more. 

If you’re looking to make a big statement with your focal piece and want to upgrade the look of your space completely, consider changing out some of the more prominent elements in your home, such as your flooring and countertops.

Upgrade Your Flooring

Erosion Wind Porcelain by Emser Tile

Floors are arguably the most significant focal point in any room. This is why it is essential to match your decor to your flooring. You cannot go wrong with dark flooring when creating a moody, dramatic space. Dark floors are known for their warmth and ambiance. They bring richness and contrast, making your furnishings and decor stand out more. No matter what type of dark flooring you choose, whether hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, or carpet, you can rest assured that your dark floors offer a versatile appearance that will complement any decor style. One of the best flooring types for a dramatic look is a black hardwood floor in a parquet or herringbone style. 

If completely upgrading your flooring is out of the question, you can always rely on area rugs to add texture and color to a space. Area rugs can also make a great focal point in your room, as their patterns typically draw the eye. They are also a great way to add an accent of color to your space. 

Stunning Countertops

Anthricite Res Tile by Daltile

When looking for a more dramatic style, give your kitchen a stunning upgrade with dark countertops. Whichever type of stone you choose for your countertops, make sure they are a darker color that produces a striking aesthetic. Dark countertops are sleek and modern and will polish up any kitchen or bathroom. They hide spills and stains better than lighter colors. Pair your dark countertops with lighter cabinets for a balanced look. 

Dark Academia

One of the biggest interior design trends for dark, moody, and dramatic spaces is the Dark Academia look. This gothic-inspired interior design trend shows off dark-toned walls and vintage, quirky elements. Creating a room inspired by Dark Academia should start with a dark-hued color scheme. It’s often accentuated with gold, which can be incorporated through frames and smaller decorative items such as vases, candlesticks, and statues. Earthy-toned furniture complements this decor style nicely and adds richness and warmth to the space. Think of pieces like a beautiful oak mantel or a mahogany table. Decorate the space with vintage features and books to enhance the look and appeal!

Top Trends for 2023

From biophilic design to maximalist fashion, new trends have sky-rocketed into popularity throughout 2022. If you’ve been searching for the perfect chance to transform your space, now’s a better time than ever to do your research before the new year. In order to stay ahead of the curve, we’ve rounded up all of the trends you can expect to see in 2023.

Curved Furniture

The first trend to watch out for in 2023 is curved furniture. Rounded corners, soft edges, and arched shapes will take the spotlight as they naturally exude a calming and welcoming feeling. By utilizing curved sofas, curved accent pieces, and curved furniture arrangements, you can give the eye a natural place to rest through their rounded organic appearance. 

Old Money Aesthetic

There’s an old but new interior design trend on the rise, and it’s rich in culture and luxury. The old-money aesthetic is sure to take 2023 by storm, diminishing the open-concept living we’ve been celebrating for the past decade and bringing back filling every nook and cranny with meaningful decor. Old money aesthetic incorporates a warm neutral color palette, patterns galore, a balance of texture, and most importantly, antiques and collections.

Muted Colors

Muted colors are soothing to the eye, focus your attention, and create a timeless appeal to any space as they’re less likely to date compared to vibrant colors and patterns. In the coming year, keep an eye out for muted colors to be on the rise, as these shades are likely to be popular picks for paint, furniture, and home decor. 

Dark Academia

Dark academia might be 2023’s most unexpected interior craze that we’ll see in the upcoming year. If you’ve always wanted to venture to the dark side with your aesthetic, here’s your perfect chance. Cultivated a dark-hued color scheme in your home by using dark emeralds, olive, black, ivory, gold, and victorian blue for your color palette. Dark academia can be easily achieved by decorating your space with authentic antiques, elaborately-carved wooden furniture pieces, and vintage-inspired decors like heavily gilded mirrors and old-fashioned clocks. 

By keeping all of these upcoming trends in mind while entering the new year, you can stay on top of what’s trending with ease and make sure your home is all the rage in 2023.

5 New Hardwood Trends to Look Out for in 2023

Installing hardwood flooring in your home can make for a rich, stylish addition that adds character to any space with ease. While you’re likely familiar with the classic hardwood look that we’ve all come to know and love, there are plenty of unique upcoming hardwood trends that will seriously level up your design scheme. We’ve compiled a list of 5 rising hardwood trends to look out for in 2023 so that you can have a leg up in the interior design game.

Smoked Hardwood

Kicking off our list is a trend that is sure to hit the flooring scene in 2023: smoked hardwood. Often referred to as fumed hardwood, smoked hardwood is a type of flooring that’s been treated with ammonia gas to change the color in the wood’s grain, usually causing a darker finish. This trend is guaranteed to add a vintage, chic look to any room in your home with its classic yet rich appearance.

Weathered Hardwood

Reclaimed details are in for 2023, as using reclaimed wood in your home can give it a timeless, authentic touch that elevates any room effortlessly. Weathered wood brings a classic, durable presence in your home that can withstand that ever-changing world of interior design trends.

Bleached Hardwood

Le Havre Maple by Louis A. Dabbieri

If you’re looking for a way to add a splash of subtle yet impactful style into your home, look no further than bleached hardwood flooring. This trend is achieved by lightly bleaching the wood to make it whiter and brighter than its original look. Whether you’re going for a minimalist, modern sanctuary or a beachy, coastal cove, bleached hardwood could be just what your home needs to elevate your style.

Patterned Hardwood

Atlas Herringbone by Emily Morrow x Dabbieri Collection

Installing patterned wood designs into your home makes for an incredibly easy way to add personality to your home. Whether it’s herringbone, parquet, or wood inlays, give your space the stylish upgrade it needs with patterned wood this upcoming year.

Natural Colored Hardwood

No matter the interior design aesthetic you’re trying to make your home fit, natural colored hardwood makes for the perfect pairing to complement any theme. The warmth and natural feeling that natural colored hardwood brings to interior settings is hard to beat, especially if you’re using it to fit a variety of living spaces, from the dining room to the bedroom.

No matter your design aesthetic, elevate your home and stay on trend by adding one of these 5 hardwoods trends to your home renovation list for 2023.