Wainscoting
I stumbled upon an ApartmentTherapy blog post which features wainscoting to liven up an otherwise “boring” living room wall. It’s a good look! But my question was more is this an isolated situation or wainscoting back. So I googled some and found that indeed it is on trend. I remember finding a list of on and off design trends which had them off. It seems to me if a victorian house has them they should be kept. As for adding to a newer house – i think sometimes it can work and other times not belong.
7 Overdone Kitchen Trends
ApartmentTherapy has put together a post which highlights 7 overdone kitchen trends. These include:
- Closed-off cabinetry
- All-white everything
- Massive kitchens with minimal counter space
- Impractical light fixtures
- Subway tiles
- A few too many design details
- Being a one-trick pony
Upcoming Design Trends for Fall 2023
Perhaps to counter my my blog post of dated trends, this post by Realtor.ca presents upcoming design trends for fall 2023.
Dated Trends
A little humour for Friday. This blog post, though from earlier this year, presents trends that are so dated it seems like a post from another time. Of course in my mind there are a few trends that I’d keep.
- The illustration of the pastel bathroom is alas one I like. A two toned pastel time capsule of the 50’s I believe should be preserved and worked around.
- Wicker furniture – those seem nice.
- The cat statue isn’t a design statement but a luck talisman originating in Asia
- Bird baths – well ornate bird baths may be out but I’m sure there must be some that are acceptable.
Types of Windows
Good post which lists the various types of windows. It’s not a Canadian site so don’t pay too much attention to the prices but otherwise nicely put together selection.
Decor/Design Trends that will rule 2023
As you know I’m not a huge fan of trends. But one must have a certain sense of what is in and what is out otherwise one can find oneself in a timecapsule. Some good ideas here. Some house decor, some house design. Be careful when making house design decisions that are expensive and quickly dated. Plus of course some improvements dont increase the value of your home as much as you may think. Contact the Molly & Claude Team with any questions.
Cluttercore
Cluttercore! A new, to me, word. A new esthetic. I’ve had to look at different posts to distinguish between maximalism and cluttercore. I’m not 100% I’d recognize one room done in one esthetic vs one done in the other. My impression is maximalism has no hesitation of various colours and paterns on all surfaces. Cluttercore is about collecting, and exhibiting those collections. There’s a distinction of editing made. I think that cluttercore does not edit whereas maximalism does. I’ve found a few posts on the subject perhaps various reads call help.
- Better Homes & Gardens
- Southern Living
- Apartment Therapy
- House Digest
- Designed – my impression is this article confused maximalism and cluttercore
9 Interior Design Trends Going Away In 2023
Forbes has put together a list of 9 trends that will be going away in 2023.
- Design Contrary To Location
- More Isn’t More—Maximalism Is Out
- Bid Adieu To Minimalism
- Open Concept Living Is Officially Closed
- Only Using Lighter Wood Tones
- Rattan Everything
- White And Gray Monochromatic Color Schemes
- Fast Furniture Is On Its Way Out
- Arched And Curved Furniture
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