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EXPERT ADVICE
                 interior trends                                                            as  wooden  flooring,  chunky  wool  throws   Wallpaper trends
                                                                                            “Red pairs well with natural materials such
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                                                                                            and  plant-life  to  soften  the  look  and  create
                                                                                            a homely feel.  Sitting opposite blue on the
                                                                                            colour wheel, red also looks great paired
                                                                                            with navy, creating a modern high-end feel.”
                                                                                            says Adam Brown, Managing Director at The   From earthy tones and jungle vibes to
                               to look out for in 2023                                      Painted Furniture Company.             biophilic design and ombre, there will be a
                                                                                                                                   wallpaper for every home in 2023.
                                                                                            Pretty in pink
       From bold splashes of colour to clever kitchen storage solutions and minimalism,     Once  confined  to  little  girls’  bedrooms   Ombre
                here’s what industry experts expect to see more of next year.               and nurseries, pink has been immensely   Ombre designs are fast becoming a favourite
                                                                                            popular since 2014 when ‘Millennial Pink’, a   trend for 2023. An ombre wall mural is perfect
                                                                                            colour that ranges from pale blush to muted   for adding colour to your room without over-
                                                                                            salmon, entered the scene. Pink is a versatile   powering the space.
         transform your interiors as you approach  Colour trends                            colour that can be used in so many ways. It’s
         f  you’re  looking  for  inspiration  on  how  to
                                                                                            great for softening a black interior scheme
      Ianother year, or you simply want to refresh                                          and also pairs well with gold for a touch of   Monochrome
       some of your décor, we’ve got some insight for   Deep green                          glamour.                               Monochrome can instantly make any space
       you on the upcoming interior trends for 2023.  There’s nothing quite like adding a dramatic                                 look chic if you pair it with further white and
                                            colour to update your living space and a        Mustard                                grey  accessories  in  the  form  of  bedsheets
                                            beautiful rich green is a great choice. Deep    While  not  as  bright  as  yellow,  mustard  is  a   and bedside units. For those who would
                                            green has been a growing trend for kitchen      fantastic shade for warming up the home   prefer a pop of colour, use potted green
                                            cabinetry lately.                                                                      plants or opt for red or yellow cushions.
                                                                                            over winter as it features tones of red that
                                                                                            make it feel cosy.  It is bold enough to use
                                            Warm peach                                      as an accent colour, for example adding a
                                            While terracotta is having something of         few simple scatter  cushions to  a grey  sofa,   Outdoor living
                                            a moment, it seems the 70s are back and         or a mustard bookcase to a bedroom is just   The jungle trend quietly appeared on the
                                            we can’t get enough of shades of orange         enough to lift a whole scheme.         scene a couple of years ago and it rapidly
                                            in general. For those wanting something a                                              came into our homes during lockdown. We
                                            little softer, look no further than the gentler                                        surrounded ourselves with as much nature
                                            hues of Pantone’s  luscious ‘Peach Caramel’.                                           as  possible  while  we  were  confined  to  our
                                            This warm shade would work well in a living                                            homes to keep ourselves connected to the
                                            room, especially when complemented with                                                outdoors. The stunning Tranquil Jungle from
                                            accessories or soft furnishings in accent                                              Wallsauce.com is perfect for transforming
                                            colours such as grey or green.                                                         your  bathroom  into  an  on-trend,  nature-
                                                                                                                                   inspired escape.

                                                                                                                                   Botanical designs have been around for
                                            Red                                                                                    a long time and they aren’t disappearing
                                            Fiery red is great for creating real wow-factor                                        anytime soon. Botanical or biophilic murals
                                            while at the same time adding warmth for the                                           are all about deepening our connection with
                                            colder months. For most of us, it is best used                                         nature. A botanical wall mural complemented
                                            as an accent colour and a standout piece of                                            with indoor plants and rattan furniture can
                                            furniture in a brilliant red will be just enough to                                    really accentuate your space.
                                            make the right statement.



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