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Houzz is one of my favorite online
sources for trends in home design,
especially interior colors. According
to Houzz, there's already a shi
from stark whites and cool grays
toward shades of beiges, rich browns,
creamy off-whites, and other warmer
neutrals. "We first predicted this
infusion in the kitchen, but the look
is beginning to dominate throughout
the home to offer a calmer, more
welcoming environment," Mitchell
Parker, Houzz home design expert
explains. "Designers on Houzz
recommend incorporating different
tones, textures and patterns to create
a more layered look that gives a room
seasonal versatility."
Some colors may increase your
home's selling price, but always expect
to see blue in any reputable color
collection. In fact, Parker says many
paint companies are choosing blue
as the color of 2024. "Whether it's
a sky-inspired hue or a deep watery
color, look for an array of blues to
be featured more prominently in
decorative materials and housewares
in the coming year," he says.
Heather Mastrangeli, principal
designer at Innovatus Design in
Downers Grove, Illinois has always
incorporated blues in her home
designs, and expects them to be
more popular among clients next
year. "Deep saturated navy blues are
moving over to make way for tranquil
ocean blues, and by the end of 2024,
expect to see more sea glass green
too," she says.
Source: Houzz online interior design
and decorating; landscape design and
home improvement
REAL ESTATE REPORT
Trends In Home Design
By Diana Mangan, Realtor and Resident
