2024 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS!

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Ten 2024 Interior Design Trends

Now that we are almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century we are reconsidering our past interior choices especially as life transitions back to ‘normal’. During COVID we turned our homes around to accommodate ‘stay at home’ policies with new ‘work from home' spaces, but now that more and more people are returning to the office, its time to re-evaluate. Perhaps the dining room table or kitchen island no longer needs to be as multi functional as it used to be, especially now that we realize the practicality of having a quiet small space to take a zoom call. With that being said, are large open concept layouts as appealing as they once were? Time will tell…

With so many of my 2023 Interior design and kitchen trends still holding strong, putting together a fresh list of ten 2024 Interior design trends was no easy task. Yet designing with intention, purpose, and conscience is ever more important so without further ado, here is what I’m seeing, reading and hearing are leading the way for 2024.

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Chocolate Neutrals

Full of warmth and richness, an uprising in a variety of shades of browns can be seen across the board from fabrics to textiles to cabinetry and casegoods. Perhaps just an extension of everyone’s past obsession for terracotta and natural oak, deep golden wheat colours and even rusty brown are becoming more prevalent. Instead of draping a whole room in brown (more on monochromatic colour rooms later) what I am noticing are designers offsetting saturating multi-tone brown rooms by incorporate mid-range nude pinks or olive tones, a gorgeous combination if you ask me.

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Artwork by Shahla Friberg

Sculptural Art

Echoing off of my 2023 Interior Design Trends blog post, textural art pieces and wall mounted sculptures continue to be eye catching and a great way to establish a focal point within rooms by adding depth and dimension. Plaster wall murals and decorative motif wall paper in new colour ways are also making a huge splash in 2024 especially around hallways and staircases. Moving from one floor to the next becomes a journey for the eyes as the light, colour and shadows change and play with the walls throughout the day.

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Butler Pantries, Wet Bars, Coffee Nooks and Wine Storage

Functionality, convenience and storage is what all of these spaces have in common. People are no longer interested in having kitchenwares on display and small appliances lining their kitchen counters. Instead they are designating small areas to display their things in a way that not only look beautiful but feel beautiful. If you don’t have the space to designate a small room to a pantry or wine storage, an easy alternative for hiding kitchen appliances is to tuck them away in cabinetry, incorporating appliances garages to give your kitchen a clean and seamless look.


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TV lift from Nexus 21

Hide the TV

What may have started with small kitchen appliances has made its way into all forms of technology as heightened efforts are now being made to not just camouflage TV’s but hid them completely. I can’t say I am surprised as there isn’t much appeal a big black box can add to ones living room but what I have noticed is an uptick in DIY’s for reframing your TV to look more like a picture frame or even more recently, hiding it completely behind cabinetry or artwork. I have recently also seem more designers and DIYers incorporating motorized TV lifts that allow you to hide your TV in the ceiling or in a console when you are not using it. Alternatively, projectors that work in bright rooms are becoming more affordable and are much easier to hide. What does this mean for interior design though? Well it allows us to re-orientate our furniture towards socializing vs. soley staring at yet another screen. It also allows your space to become more formal when needed and casual when desired - a win-win.

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Mixing Eras and Styles

In a world where everything is mass produced, there is something appealing about collecting antiques, vintage pieces, handmade works and heirlooms. Cookie cutter spaces transform into unique places when a mix of patterns, material, textures and periods are introduced. Not only are you contributing towards sustainability but you’re also building your homes personality and charm by adding pieces that can’t easily be replicated or reproduced. Just remember, the hunt for the perfect piece or pairing takes time so be intentional not impulsive!

Laundry Room / Utility Room Makeovers

No longer falling by the wayside, laundry rooms and utility rooms alike are no longer just functional spaces but opportunities to incorporate your design style. More and more people are flipping these spaces into little dreamy, texture and colour drenched spaces that you actually want to spend time in. I’m seeing a lot of colourful statement stone countertops and backsplashes and a bold use of colour and pattern. Statement flooring like mosaic tiles are also a great way to add curb appeal to an otherwise basic room, just make sure they are proportionate to the size and make sense. Further, since the square footage of these spaces tends to be small, opting for those expensive mosaic tiles you’ve had your eye one becomes a little more digestible.


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Textured Walls

Limewash, Roman clay, and Venetian plaster walls continue to increase in popularity in 2024 as designers appetite for texture increases. Fluting kitchen islands and ribbed panelling on walls and glass are also being favoured over flat slats and panels which seemed everywhere only a year ago. Perhaps it’s just another nod towards peoples desire to mix eras/styles by taking inspiration from traditional greek columns, construction techniques and architecture but it’s giving timeless elegance that proves some things never go out of style.

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Bouclé But Different

It’s out, it’s in, it’s out it’s in. Designers can’t seem to make up their minds about how they feel about Bouclé and I think it’s because they love the texture, coziness and comfort of the fabric but the white and cream variations have oversaturated the market. What I believe is going to happen is that instead of giving it up completely people are going to start incorporating different Boucle colour ways into furniture and fabrics and begin using thicker piles to create variations. I also see the use of velvet and sueded leather become more and more popular as a way to add a pop of texture and colour to a room and incorporate a new element of interest.

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Creams, Taupes and Warm Neutrals

Bright whites are being swapped out for earthy beiges as people combine natural elements like wood furniture with pops of colour and jewel tone accents. Alternatively, monochromatic coloured rooms are also on the rise as a variation of midtown 2024 colour trends are announced by paint suppliers. I’ve seen a few people do this tastefully but definitely don’t think washing your room all in one colour is for everyone. With that being said, paint continues to be one of the easiest and most achievable ways to breathe new life into a room so there’s no reason to refrain from having some fun with it. What’s the worst that could happen? You repaint.

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Victorian Revival

As a proud owner of a Toronto Victorian home, this is definitely my favourite trend for 2024! Coming off of 2023’s hottest trend, Neoclassical opulence continues to trickle down through ornate crown mouldings, decorative ceilings, false ceiling designs, internal archways, picture mouldings and wallpapers featuring historical patterns or landscapes in new colour ways. Designers are no longer only playing with paint but they are using panelling, textures, and wallpapers on ceilings the same way they use false ceiling designs to drag your eye upwards. Parisian apartments are another great place to source inspiration for this trend as many of them illustrate how to mix eras, furniture pieces and trends tastefully.

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CREDIT: Gweilo by Partisans Toronto

BONUS - Sculptural Lighting

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if it’s a little drama you’re after, a simple lighting update may just be all you need! No longer just functional, unique and interesting lighting has many designers favouring clusters of plaster lighting and over-scaled horizontal LED chandeliers over anything farmhouse. It’s also a super easy way to incorporate artistic features into a room beyond sculptures, murals, wallpaper and your customary framed paintings.

So there you have it! Ten (well 11 with the bonus) 2024 interior design trends that are on the rise!

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Until next time!

- Soheila


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EPISODE 7: A DATE WITH DESTINY - RENOVATING MY VICTORIAN HOME

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Installation in progress! My white oak herringbone dreams are about to come true!

RENOVATING MY TORONTO VICTORIAN HOME - EPISODE 7!

It’s been yet another busy month at the house as we power through more of the finishes. Following the delivery of our refurbished cast iron radiators from Ironworks Radiator Inc and the installation of our classical mouldings from Parsiena Design, Adam and I felt ready to take on the next stage of our Toronto Victorian home renovation, the flooring.

If you have been following my home renovation series for awhile, you may remember me spilling the tea on all my juicy home renovation plans. For those who are new, it has been a dream of mine to have herringbone floors! When Adam and I purchased this property as our first home together, one of the things that I was thrilled about was how old the floors were - odd I know but here me out. Down the line, I knew we would eventually do some renovations to our Victorian home, and when that time came, redoing the subfloor and installing new flooring would be a top priority. In the meantime, I made sure to plant the seed of herringbone floors in Adam’s mind by sharing interior inspiration with him on the regular. Little did I know my dreams were going to come true sooner than I had imagined!

It wasn’t long after Adam and I moved in that we noticed a few things were not as they seemed. Many of our appliances were not working and needed to be fixed, and since they were old to begin with, we debated whether that was even worth doing. In the end, the debate around fixing the appliances escalated into buying them which again escalated into widening the staircase (because 'how would we fit the washer and dryer upstairs otherwise’). All this turned out to be just the thing we needed to get the ball rolling and start planning our Toronto home renovation.

Having big dreams of what I wanted the floors to look like presented a few challenges for me. Victorian homes in Toronto tend to be long and narrow, and I wanted the pattern to be prominent and repeat several times across the width of the house. In order to achieve this look I required a smaller, skinnier plank size. Finding this very specific thing was not easy. Most suppliers I found carried a ‘standard size’ of 4-5 inch wide herringbone planks while I was looking for something slightly smaller in the 3-3.5 inch range. At one point I got so desperate, I called a restaurant with ‘skinny’ herringbone floors that had just opened to find out where they got theirs! It took me a few weeks and visits to numerous showrooms, not to mention ordering samples online from supplier in the US, to find the perfect product - but I found it!

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The living room in my Toronto Victorian home is beginning to shape up really nicely!

CHESTNUT FLOORING #PARTNER

It was a sunny, fall Saturday when Adam and I drove out to Vaughan to visit Chestnut Flooring’s showroom. A long time Instagram follower of mine who also happened to be a flooring installer suggested I check out their showroom after seeing my stories and learning about my herringbone aspirations. Having installed many different brands of herringbone flooring in the Toronto area himself, he remarked at the quality of their engineered herringbone floors - and he was right. Chestnut Flooring not only had the size and colour we wanted, but it turned out that when compared to the other samples I had collected, their engineered herringbone floor product had a superior top wood layer/thickness. This meant if we ever wanted to refinish the floors down the line or needed to fade out a big scratch (knock on wood that never happens), we had the ability to sand them down and do just that! Perfect, right!?

We ended up having such a great experience working with Chestnut Flooring’s co-owner and showroom manager, Sherry, the first time around that as we progressed into our renovations and realized we would have to pull the second floor (phase 2) into the initial phase of our renovation they were the only showroom we needed to visit to source additional flooring. Not only do they offer a wide selection of products from both well-known domestic and international brands, including hardwood, engineered, laminate, carpet, vinyl and tile, but Sherry was able to find a match for our second floor that we just loved! A red oak, straight plank, solid hardwood that adds both warmth and durability to the second floor.


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Part of my big herringbone design dream was to incorporate a boarder with brass inlay. Luckily, a week before installation I was able to find a supplier in the Toronto area but since it was going to take a few days to arrive, we ended up starting the installation on the second floor.

The flooring installation on the second floor went quick and took maybe two days. The red oak hardwood floors from Chestnut Flooring look so warm and inviting. You can really see the natural beauty of the grain when the afternoon sun shines into the room. Adam and I ended up getting enough material for both of the back bedrooms and the 2nd floor hallway. We do have big plans to tile our new bathroom but that will have to wait for another episode!

Just as we wrapped up the second floor installation the brass inlay arrived. I was so excited that my dream was becoming real right before my eyes that I stayed and watched the process. My flooring installer did such a great job incorporating the border inlay and really took his time polishing the brass before installation. He even kindly made two examples for me of how the corners could be done so I could feel confident with my choice. After a week, my date with destiny was upon me! The white oak herringbone floors were fully installed and looking even better then I could have imagined.

CABINETRY HARDWARE AND STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

While the flooring was being installed I was also able to finalize my kitchen cabinetry hardware and begin working on a design for a stained glass window in our main floor powder room. The window in the powder room is skinny but tall and although we love the natural light it provides, it really doesn’t provide any privacy. After commissioning a stained glass artist last fall to replicate one of the small panels in the front window that I noticed was missing, I thought I would work on a larger design with her for this space as well. My plan is to incorporate the same colours you can see in the front window and some of the same motifs, while also keeping the majority of it in the centre a clear, textured glass. Can you picture it?


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Deco Tiles Showroom located at 142 Tycos Drive in Toronto

VICTORIAN MOSAIC TILE COLLABORATION WITH DECO TILE & WINCKELMANS TILES! #PARTNER

So, I have been keeping a secret from you. A few weeks ago I received an email from Winckelmans Tiles, a French tile manufacturer with factories in Northern France. Having been in business for almost 130 years, they are best known for their mosaic tiles that have been used in numerous hotel, commercial spaces and homes globally.

My first encounter with Winckelmans took place two years ago while designing the finishes for my Toronto home renovation. Their catalogue featured so many beautiful mosaic patterns but what caught my eye was their collection of Victorian tiles. Not only do they have the classic ‘Octagons and Dot’ pattern I was already completely charmed by but they also offer numerous classical Victorian border patterns as well. I was smitten and had to let them know!

Sometimes amazing things happen when you take a chance and put yourself out there, and I’m happy to finally be able to share that I am going to be collaborating with Winckelmans Tiles through their local distributor in Toronto, Deco Tile. Located on Tycos Drive in Toronto, I visited Deco Tiles showroom to place my order for the powder room and front entrance. I went with a classic super white and black Victorian ‘Octagon and Dot’ pattern with a border to match, and for the powder room I decided to extend the pattern and border up one of the walls. I can just picture it now, looking at your reflection in the mirror and seeing the Winckelmans’ pattern on the wall behind you, framing your silhouette. A dream I can’t wait for!

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Adam and I kicked off Phase 3 ‘Basement Renovations’ by replacing the main drain and installing a back water valve!

ADAM AND I KICKED OFF PHASE 3 - THE BASEMENT!

Once flooring was complete Adam and I decided it was finally time to kick off Phase 3 of our renovation. If herringbone floors were my dream, Adam’s was having an amazing entertainment space in the basement. Given all the structural work we had to do at the beginning of our renovation, our once finished basement was no more and it was time for us to pull the trigger on replacing and lowering the main drain as well as installing a back water value outside. This required us to not only demo the basement bathroom but begin breaking the concrete floor and digging a 3 foot trench. Of course with all our stuff stored in the basement, this was a big challenge but we were able to successfully knock off those first few tasks before we begin working towards finishing the basement in the spring. Now that the main drain has been replaced and the back water valve installed we can hook up the water, begin removing all the stuff being stored in the basement, and begin the cleaning process!

REFURBISHING OUR CAST IRON TUB

When Adam and I first moved into the house I would never take baths upstairs. For some reason I never felt the supports under the bathtub on the 2nd floor were strong and I was paranoid that I would fall through the ceiling if I filled it with the weight of water in addition to me. Instead I created a little candlelight sanctuary in the basement where we had this beautiful classic claw foot cast iron tub. I loved taking baths in the basement especially since the cast iron tub would keep the water so warm for so long. I knew even before we started the renovation that the tub wasn’t going anywhere and I was determined to have it installed in our new master bathroom on the second floor. Now that we were beginning to kick off phase 3 of our renovation, the tub needed to be disconnected and moved upstairs. During its ‘great migration’ we were not really surprised to learn that only half of the tub was painted gold! The previous owners had neglected to paint the back side of the tub and it was black! I did have plans to have it repainted and refurbished but having two different paints on it didn’t make that job any easier. In addition to the cast iron tub, I also had the small bathroom radiator painted in the same silver so as to match.

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The great migration of my cast iron clawfoot tub begins but not until we have a chance to refinish and paint it!

The week following the completion of our herringbone floors we were able to prime the main floor and paint the crown mouldings. Once that was complete the kitchen cabinetry we had custom ordered from Domani Design Group was delivered and work began on the 2nd floor master bathroom. More on all of this to come in the next episode along with installation updates on our new custom staircase, phase 3 progress and so much more.

Thank you so much for joining me today and for checking out my new Toronto home renovation series on Youtube. I am super excited to be modernizing a Victorian home while still keeping the charm of an old Victorian house. If you have any questions about my Victorian home renovations, what it’s like to live in Little Portugal, Toronto or recommendations for Toronto contractors, hit me up in the comments below!

Before I sign off, I’d also like to say a big thank you to Ironworks Radiator Inc., Parsiena Design, Chestnut Flooring, Domani Design Group, Winckelmans Tiles & Deco Tile for partnering with me on this project. I’m so excited to be working with both local and international industry experts on our Toronto home renovations but want to reiterate that, like always, all opinions remain my own.

Until next time,

- Soheila

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2023 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS!

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2023 Interior Design Trends

I’ve always believed that creative people were put on this earth to bring more beauty into it. To use their natural talents to create. Create and not hold back. Create and keep going. Create for a better world. No matter what creative industry they are in or what their talent is, they have the ability to add beauty into this world, and that is a magnificent thing!

So how does the design world feel in 2023? A quick temperature check would reveal that, in the face of a looming recession and soaring interest rates, designing with intention, purpose, and conscience has become ever more important. What fascinates me the most though is how these principles trickle down into our homes. The evolution of Biophilic Design and Neoclassical Design would indicate a desire to feel more grounded yet fluid enough to blend the classics with modern sensibilities. Natural material and vintage furniture are becoming ever more desirable, and creating spaces that lend to a person’s lifestyle continues to lead the conversation.

So without further ado, here are 10 interior design trends for 2023!

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Neoclassical Design

A design aesthetic that takes its inspiration from classical architecture and visual and decorative arts, Neoclassical design is the adaptation of traditional design approaches into today’s more modern lifestyle. Herringbone floors, plaster mouldings, and gilded mirrors are all classical design ideas that have seen a resurgence thanks to the rise in popularity of Neoclassical design. Sustainability and a movement away from mass produced furniture has also played a part in the increased demand for antique and vintage furniture. With its ability to add character to a room, and in some cases a good story too, Neoclassical design is definitely the interior design aesthetic hogging the spotlight in 2023!

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Biophillic Design and Organic Forms

Biophilic design and organic forms continue to have a huge influence on the interior design industry in 2023. More and more, organic elements are making their way into our homes and can be witnessed in the movement towards the use of natural material like wood, glass, marble and pottery. The use of plaster also goes beyond crown mouldings with the rise in popularity of plaster light fixtures and range hoods. A need for natural light has people opting for big windows and Crittall doors that let the outside world in. Said to enhance a person’s creativity and general well-being, organic forms and Biophilic design promote the notion of a balanced and environmentally conscious lifestyle through design.

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Vintage Decor

One interior design trend that is super easy to stand behind is using vintage pieces to give a room more character. Not only can it add a unique element to any room but the thrill of the hunt can also yield a good story. More and more, the demand for vintage furniture and heritage decor is increasing and today, nice vintage decor has become easier to find thanks to showrooms, instagram resellers, and vintage auction websites popping up online. Facebook marketplace is also a great source for finding vintage decor as well as your local flea markets if you have the time and energy. With mid century modern pieces working well in contemporary or modern spaces, and ornate chandeliers, sconces and mirrors playing perfectly into neoclassical design, this trend not only promotes sustainability but allows you to create a personalized and cool space no matter what your budget.

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Credit: Vincent Leroux & Lisa Sicignano

Warm Woods and Earth Tones

What once went out of style now seems to be making a come back thanks to Bioliphic design. Warm wood and earth tones have become more popularly used in kitchen design this past year as homeowners and designers alike crave the grounding and balancing effect it can have. Natural wood cabinets in rich, warm walnut, chestnut, and mahogany hues are gaining traction unlike previous cabinet trends of maple and oak. Favouring darker profile, natural wood cabinetry can act as a grounding counterbalance to both light/white and saturated colour palettes. Additionally, natural wood finishes that play up grain lines can do wonders when trying to create a warm, rustic atmosphere and look great when paired with tiled floor or stone countertops. Warm earthy tones likes terracotta, dusty rose, mauve, and sage also continue to be popular paint colours and are a great way to add warmth to a room.


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Textured Artwork

I know everyone hates Instagram’s new algorithm but sometimes it does do me right, because at least once a day I see a new piece of textured artwork on my feed. From professional artist to weekend DIY-ers, everyone seems to be incorporating textured artwork into their homes. Often made using natural materials like plaster and fabric, textured artwork provides a modern play on organic forms and silhouettes. Often done in a monochromatic palette, they are an easy way to add dimension to an otherwise boring wall and a focal point to a room. If you are into Scandinavian design or modern/contemporary interiors, this trend is definitely going to strike a cord with you!

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Statement Lighting

If it’s a little drama you’re after, a simple lighting update may just be all you need! No longer just functional, unique and interesting lighting is a major theme this year with many designers favouring clusters of plaster lighting. Other natural materials like rattan, cane, wicker and rope will also continue to remain popular in the year to come as well as the practice of layering your lighting. From vintage Murano glass antique chandeliers to modern over-scaled LED chandeliers that span horizontally, new and old styles of lighting are welcome in 2023. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, a simple lighting update can have the ability to breath new life into a space without having to redo it entirely (not to mention it’s a lot cheaper too!) If you are looking for an easy way to update a space, sourcing a new chandelier for your dining room might just be all you need.

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Credit: George Possenti

Mosaic Flooring

A luxury choice when it comes to flooring, mosaic flooring patterns often seen in classical architecture like Herringbone, Chevron and Versailles Parquet have begun to see a renaissance. A style that practically went extinct, mosaic flooring is becoming requested by designers and luxury home owners once more as Neoclassical design continues to gain momentum. A great way to add an air of sophistication to any room, installing mosaic flooring does come with quite a hefty price tag and isn’t for the faint of heart. I recently had Herringbone floors installed on the main floor of my house and straight plank floors installed upstairs, and they were three times the price and time to install. The heart wants the heart wants though and clearly the design world is putting their money where their heart is by bringing back this flooring trend.


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Metal Side Table by Mc Mullin and Co

Metal Accents

From side tables to coffee tables (and even radiators in my case), metal accents are gaining traction when it comes to interior decor and small decor pieces. A fun way to add a unique and unexpected detail to a room, metal accents add visual interest and another layer of texture to a room’s aesthetic. Designers are also playing with and mixing metals. No longer always opting for unlaquered brass, more and more designers are gravitating back towards silver, nickel and even iron. The best thing about this trend though is that you don’t have to go crazy and commit large sums of money to partake in it. Focus on incorporating only a few, small, key metal accents and you’ll be nailing this trend in no time!

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Credit: Vincent Leroux & Lisa Sicignano

Playful Tiling

When it comes to tile trends in 2023, creatives are using playful tiling more than ever to add personality to a room. Checkered, mosaics patterns, and kit kat tiles are just some of this year’s most popular styles and patterns. They can often be found in smaller spaces like bathrooms and laundry rooms to help add an element of interest to an otherwise often overlooked/secondary space. I love diamond shaped checkered floors and have decided to do the majority of my master bathroom in a checkered pattern. I also have plans to incorporate Victorian mosaic tiles in my front entrance and main floor powder room in the spring as I kick off a partnership with french tile manufacture Winckelman Tiles. If you are unfamiliar with them, they are have been manufacturing porcelain mosaic tiles for over 120 years. You have probably unknowingly seen a lot of their styles in restaurants and hotels around the globe as they are an internationally recognized brand. Their distributor in Toronto is Deco - Tile and a few weeks ago I went into their showroom to place my order! The tiles do come in sheeted format (boarders included) for easy installation, and I will definitely be sharing more on this exciting partnership in the next episode of my home renovation series on YouTube, so stay tuned for that!

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Interior Archways

Making a comeback in 2023, interior archways are a great way to add a focal point to a room or draw your eye upward towards the ceiling. From bar areas to closet and hallways, more and more people are favouring archways over rectangular door silhouette thanks to their ability to elevate a space with minimal effort. Even I am jumping on this trend’s band wagon having incorporated one into my newly renovated Romanesque Victorian home. Where before there was no internal archways, I wanted to bring that design feature inside considering we have one at the front entrance. What I ended up doing was using it as the entrance way into my small walk up bar/wine display and I think it helps create an interesting design feature on the main floor.

Despite the fact that this blog post is all about interior design trends for 2023, remember it’s always best to design your space based on how you interact with it, and what works best for you! Thank you for joining me today and taking interest in this 2023 interior design trend report! If you have any questions or comments about Neoclassical design, Biophillic design, herringbone floors, textured wall art, architectural mouldings, plaster lighting, places to find antique chandeliers or checkered tile, feel free to leave them in the comment section below!

Until next time,

-S


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