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Every designer says you should have a pop of black in a room and this is a simple add to your existing décor.

We looked at design trends last month and some worked for me and some did not. With that in mind, I’ve been scouting out the 2023 home decorating trends and design styles that don’t require major investments. Maybe you just need a paint refresh or small tweaks to what you already have.

However, you can’t go wrong in taking a look at the current design trends and styles, because it expands your awareness of what’s out there. I’ve found that when I look at my spaces with a fresh perspective, I can often repurpose pieces I already own to create a brand new look.

Every designer says you should have a pop of black in a room and this is a simple add to your existing décor. Whether it is a mirror, coffee table, picture frames or a black ceiling, it really is an easy fix. These are all inexpensive refresh ideas that add great impact to a room.

Add a Little Touch of Black

Entryway with a rustic wood console, large mirror, framed artwork, and a vase of branches.
Modern entryway with an open black front door, glass walls, and a garden view.
Dining area with a round wood table, globe chandelier, and black-and-white gallery wall.
Dining room with dark ceiling, white paneled walls, chandelier, and leafy trees.

Invest in Some Good Lighting

Lighting is the jewelry of the home. You don’t have to live with the bad, brass lighting fixture that came with the house. Its very easy to change out pendants, sconces and chandeliers. When working with any lighting, make a paper size replica by taping paper together till you arrive at the height and width of the proposed fixture. Hang it our hold it up in the spot to make sure it works. Often you need to go bigger than you realize. Its worth the exercise! You never want a light that is too small that will look undersized in the space. If anything, go big.

Open-plan kitchen with a large white island, globe pendant lights, and dark wood floors.
Bright kitchen with warm wood cabinets, marble backsplash, woven bar stools, and dark pendant lights.
Bathroom with a navy vanity, brass hardware, and a mirror set against a wood-paneled wall.
Modern bathroom with a double-sink vanity, gray cabinetry, and two tall black-framed mirrors.
Dining room with a long wood table, woven chairs, and tall arched windows.Bright dining room with a light-wood table, black cane-back chairs, and a brass globe chandelier.Bedroom with a black canopy bed beneath geometric pendant lights, beside a large arched window.

Pops of Color

After the past few years of non-stop neutrals, in 2023 we’ll see a return of color in home decor, paint colors, and bedding.

​​​​​​​Tying in with the other home trends in this post, a luxurious palette of rich jewel tones, soothing greens, timeless blues, and warm earth tones will dominate in 2023.

Ornate black chair with pink patterned upholstery against a vivid green wall and white wainscoting.Living room with green velvet sofas, a carved fireplace, and gray paneled walls.Kitchen with navy cabinetry, marble counters, a farmhouse sink, and brass fixtures.

You might decide to try this trend via wallpaper in the powder bath, a bold wall color in the home office, laundry room, or dining room, or simply by adding a few colorful accents to the living room.

Bedroom with a rattan book cart, white hydrangeas, and bold blue floral wallpaper.

Or try layering your bedding with different colors, rather than just a monochromatic look. Don’t be afraid to experiment with mixing different patterns, as well!

Bedroom with a dark canopy bed, cream curtains, pale blue bedding, and a green throw.Bright entry with blue console and round mirror opening onto a white living room with framed art.Entryway with a blue glass-paneled door, gold-framed mirror, and blue-and-white ceramic vase.

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