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emerging in a much stronger way. Characterised by clean lines, muted colours and natural materials, Japanese style is restful and understated and puts an emphasis on organisation and storage. The philosophy of ‘wabi-sabi’ is also seemingly popular among Houzz users, with searches spiking (up by 179%).


7. Biomimicry


rise in the use of bold papers, oversized designs and textured finishes, and searches for ‘decorative wall panels’ and ‘modern wall panelling’ have increased (up by 132% and by 116%, respectively).


6. Japanese-inspired design Japanese design influences have quietly been making their way into the mainstream for a while now and in the coming year, professionals on Houzz predict that we’re likely to see this trend


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Another example of nature-inspired design likely to gain traction as a design practice next year is biomimicry, according to design experts on Houzz. This practice involves designs


emulating the


ingenuity of models, systems and elements found in the natural world, with projects on Houzz this year featuring many ingenious architectural ideas inspired by nature.


8. Circular-economy design The


sustainability of design


continues to be a hot topic and is a growing interest among homeowners, with searches


Houzz for the keyword ‘sustainable’ shooting up by two times this year (106%). Professionals on Houzz tell us that more and more they are considering the whole lifecycle of an item at the outset, including how it will be reused or recycled at the end of its life.


9. Mushroom tones, textures and shapes The humble mushroom is set to have a surprising influence on interiors in 2023. Mushroom motifs and shapes have been popular throughout 2022 and designers on Houzz predict that they are set to inspire paint and texture trends next year. As a paint colour, mushroom tones are gentle and soothing, and can be used as a contemporary neutral. When taken over into soft furnishings, mushroom-like textures, such as soft velvets and suedes, in tones of


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warm brown and taupe can bring a relaxed and understated feel to a room.


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On Houzz, we’ve seen an increase in


playful combinations, as well as


introduction of personal and quirky touches, such as wall murals. Moving away from the safety of neutrals, designers on Houzz are having fun with colour and texture and being creative when it comes to designing spaces


for clients.


Searches on Houzz for ‘colourful living room’, ‘colourful bedroom’ and ‘colourful bathroom’ have all increased (up by 197%, 192% and 42%, respectively) and the search term ‘painted ceiling’ also saw an increase, up by 112%.


• Visit www.houzz.co.uk for more information on these trends and to discover many other inspirational home design ideas.


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