Is a Decorating Project Part of Your New Year’s Resolution?

If your New Year resolves to finally start that decorating project you’ve been procrastinating about, our present to you is this review of the latest ideas and tips we offered here during the past 12 months. There were new and classic uses of color and furnishings, two styles to become acquainted with, and ideas for doing good with design.

Sherwin-Williams introduced four new color palettes for 2023, each using existing SW colors. The story behind each new palette emphasizes how interior decorating affects mental health and the essential role colors play by moving us, setting a mood, and creating a conversation.

Lore’s palette is inspired by “the call to create woven into the fiber of our being, present in the very air we breathe, binding us together in a community of makers that spans centuries and crosses cultures.” Lore’s colors are Wallflower, Studio Mauve, Carnelian, Toile Red, Serape, Dhurrie Beige, Pediment, Mineral Gray, Blue Peacock, and Nugget. The Origin palette is about “mapping our inner world.” The SW color team suggests that “to chart a path through the wild and wonderful landscape of our lives, we begin within.” Origin’s colors are Fabulous Grape, Peppery, Goldfish, Chartreuse, Kale Green, Pure White, Skyline Steel, Homestead Brown, Black Magic, and Indigo.

To review more about Lore and Origin, and to discover Biome and Nexus, click here.

Speaking of color, we reminded readers about the art of designing with black for sophistication and elegance. Black can make for a dramatic accent in a room. Stepping into a space where black is tastefully employed can evoke a similar sensation to making a stylish entrance in perfectly chosen black attire. Click here for more.

We also introduced you to two new design styles that are becoming more popular: Hellenistic and Hygge. Drawing from the Hellenistic period might tickle your fancy if you are looking for a fantastical look for a room. It incorporates ancient Greek aesthetic elements into current décor to create a design that respects this period of history. It blends classic elements and infuses them into an aesthetic that won’t leave your home looking dated. Go back in time while combining modern components that make the design seem warm and strange. Statues and patterns create a bridge with heritage and give us an imaginative space that feels relaxing. This trend combines the best of nostalgic design with Greek opulence. For more on Hellenistic style, click here.

If Hellenistic is about the visual, the Hygge design style is about the soul, the inner you. “Hygge” (pronounced hyoo-guh) is a Danish term that encapsulates a design philosophy that fosters contentment and overall well-being through thoughtful space planning and decoration. Foundational elements are furnishings that make you feel at ease. The mood is set by the right kind of illumination, such as candles and scents. Greenery, plants, and other elements of nature add to a sense of tranquility and connection to the outdoors. Learn more here.