2023 spells new design trends. Let’s start by comparing trends vs fads. What is the difference? Basically shelf life. An Interior design fad lasts about 2 years while trends tend to arc in a 7 year cycle. In my humble opinion it’s what sets apart professional design and D.I.Y. Designers know what’s emerging with their private access ‘to the trade’ and shows like Las Vegas Market. A good Designer will have their pulse on what is about to break-out with exclusive access to it. When you sta…

A NEW DECADE MEANS NEW STYLES and TRENDS!! What’s HOT and Why NOT!? If I asked my husband how he felt about Wabi Sabi or Japandi his mostly likely response would be “You know I’m not a big sushi fan. Is it on the Happy Hour menu?” Meaning if it’s under $5.00 he’ll try it. And if I responded “They’re not food, they’re Design Trends!” He would likely say “Why are you even having this conversation with me?” Sigh…. It’s no surprise that nature themes and elements keep showing up in all varietie…

A NEW DECADE MEANS NEW STYLES and TRENDS!! What’s HOT and Why NOT!? So what is Styling in the 2020’s? Where are Interior Design Trends going in this new decade? Two new Styles, gaining a lot of traction are Cottage Core and Granny Chic . What’s the difference you ask? At first I was confused too. “Aren’t they the same thing?” In essence yes, everything Granny is super hot right now. However, upon further research I’ve come to conclude they are two very different styles ~ sisters maybe bu…