Trendspotting
As a merchandiser, it is extremely important to know not only what is current, but also what is coming up next.
Looking through the lens of not what is on the shelf, but what is in the next shipment to go on display for the retail market has become second nature to me, and now I want to share it with you.
This is my page where I can share what’s new, what’s coming, and what I’m loving.
Ellen xoxo
Trends To Watch In 2023
Impactful Colors
Note to self: Color is back with a bang! This is a full assault after the lockdowns and oppression of the past few years. Color, led by Pantone's Viva Magenta, for 2023 is bold, competitive, and daring. Proceed with caution when adding bold hues in hard-to-replace installations. Trends this strong may have a long runway, but they can also become dated very quickly.
Geometric Patterns
Geometric patterns are everywhere right now & you can expect to see this fun detail to have a lasting impact. Why? Our subconscious need for safety from the expected. This trend isn't surprising, but it is delightful and welcome! We are also seeing a throwback to the fun and fantasy of the late 1960s & early 1970s. There's a modern feel to these familiar patterns. Enjoy them and use them in every aspect of your lifestyle refresh for 2023.
Fresh Use of Metals
I am most excited about this new trend. It's the metal that we embraced during the rise of Industrial Modern, but it's bright (thank you brass!) and pliable. Metals are being marketing with new finishes, some shiny but some matte. Mostly, metals in the 2023 marketplace, are futuristic and unexpected. Don't worry about being too safe when adding metals to your interiors right now. They are bold and fun!
Trends Gaining Traction
Strong Colors & Patterns
Look for bold patterns with bright colors. They are already in the retail arena! When applying this trend to interiors, keep it to the accents of pillows and art. Be cautious of painting an accent wall or investing in a colorful piece of furniture as this trend may be a quickly passing phase.
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Japandi! The New Kid In Town
If you have picked up any sort of fashion or design magazine in the past few months, you couldn’t have missed the latest design trend: Japandi. This is an outstanding trend, and I’m guessing it will be here for quite some time. The name itself comes from a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian and it speaks to the growing popularity of sustainability. It’s clean, functional, and simplistic but the pieces still have stellar character. Have fun with this one!
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Inspiration and Trends
worth keeping
Interior design trends move much more slowly than fashion trends because they are costly to change. Here are some trends that are NEW & some that still have viability in the “New Normal”. Click & Read!
The New Normal Is Here!
When looking at design trends moving into 2023 & beyond, we should be focusing on cleanliness, order, and simplicity.
In the corporate environment, workspaces will become even cleaner and simpler than before the pandemic. While MINIMALISM was gaining traction back in the 2016-2017 era, it is now in full force and if you haven’t embraced it, you are behind the curve.
Clean out storage areas, acclimate to working in a paperless zone, look for excess items that are not in use. These items not only clutter your space, but they are a nest for germs.
On the home-front, we all need to make space to work from home more and more. Whether our businesses have adjusted or for health matters and facing additional quarantines, clearing a space for an uninterrupted work zone from your residence is vital.
This means, clearing out old boxes, cupboards, storage, closets, etc. Replace old bookcases and tables with a nice, new desk and ergonomic work chair.
Look for much more on my blog relating to this new normal of the 21st Century. It’s happening now and it’s more exciting than ever.
Always be Inspired
Looking around at our surroundings and feeling the energy of the people and activities in your space is crucial to waking up your senses.
I always have an INSPO FILE to showcase things I’m loving, what I’m seeing, and the places I am visiting.
Always be Inspired
Looking around at our surroundings and feeling the energy of the people and activities in your space is crucial to waking up your senses.
I always have an INSPO FILE to showcase things I’m loving, what I’m seeing, and the places I am visiting.
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