2023 is right around the corner, I know I know, it’s hard to believe. While we are currently soaking in the holiday season surrounded by twinkling lights, it’s time to start thinking ahead of what you want your space to look like once all of the decorations come down and your home is bare. We are in an age where social media tends to have you trying to keep up with the Joneses. However, inflation is on the rise and design should bring you happiness, not stress about how you are going to afford an aesthetically pleasing home. After the decorations come down, this is the perfect opportunity to do a deep clean, providing a clean slate to begin. Below are some simple, AFFORDABLE tips allowing you to keep up with the trends (or not) WITHOUT breaking the bank.
I know personally, the kids are home from winter break, and we are using this time to paint their rooms and primary bedroom suite. All hands on deck, so this is the perfect time for squeezing in a family project! A little trick to keep the paint cost down, is to buy sample sizes! What are some paint trends we will see in 2023? Luckily, we are moving away from all white, gray, and black trends. People are starting to take risks, and dare we say it, embrace color?! Woah. Over the last few years, while a lot of the country has started to work from home, they have realized that home is your safe spot. You should surround yourself with what makes you happy. I don’t know about you, but color makes me happy. Painted ceilings are also on the horizon, so prepare to take risks! Best part about it? You can always repaint!
Something so simple as lighting can really elevate a space and define the mood. With the start of the new year, this is the perfect time to replace those LED light bulbs, so you know exactly the schedule they are on. You’ll see in 2023, that lighting fixtures can be art. Don’t be afraid to experiment with bold light fixtures, lamps, and floor lamps as an affordable way to have focal points. Affordable being the key point here, be sure to check out www.lightingdirect.com as a resource for you! (NOT sponsored or affiliated)
While paint and color can help make you happy, surrounding yourself with meaningful pieces can truly make a home feel complete. What trends are you most excited about in 2023? Just remember, you do what makes YOU happy and no one else. If following a trend is not your thing, that’s totally fine! Your home is your space and a reflection of you! I think that the real theme of 2023, is experimenting and finding what works best for YOU.
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I needed a rental space decorated after my divorce and I was on a budget. Ria came in and understood what I wanted to accomplish and listened to my feedback throughout the process. Although we went slightly over budget, in the end my home now feels like "me" and is soooooo comfortable and cozy when I need to relax and decompress in the evenings after work.
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ria’s positive qualities in this experience
1. Outcome great. That is bottom line
2. Professional
3. Funny pleasant
4. Very organized
5. On top of things
6. Very reachable
I truly enjoyed working with Ria as my designer. Our house looks beautiful. I would highly recommend her as an interior designer for your home.
Ria did a great job with my project. She was patient and took the time to get to know everything I was looking for. Throughout the whole process she was in constant communication with me about how work was going, what issues came up, and how she was helping to take care of them. She was very frank about prices and timelines, but also worked really hard to help me find the right style and stay within budget. At first I wasn't sure I wanted to spend money on a designer, but I'll definitely be reaching out to her for future projects.
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