<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As the year comes to a close, we took some time here at DecorMatters to brainstorm what we think the upcoming interior design trends will look like in 2023.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s now dive deeper into the interior design trends that will take over our homes in 2023.

A zen home has been a driving force for a while in an overhaul. Implementing elements that have self-care in mind can transform an average home into a peaceful oasis.&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marzena.marideko/">@marzena.marideko</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have the space, why not a mini home spa? It doesn't have to cost you hundreds of thousands! It can be an area in which you mindfully prioritize daily self-care.&nbsp;&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katie.leclercq/">@katie.leclercq</a>

Add a small bar refrigerator to enhance serenity in your bathroom, storing chilled towels or face masks that add a refreshing spritz to your face. We'd recommend checking out this <a href="https://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/counter-refrigerator/24-inch-undercounter-refrigerator-panel-ready">Sub-Zero designer under-counter fridge</a> that fits perfectly under most countertops. Plus, it's so stylish and modern, with a lighting concept that will warm up your bathroom in the evening.&nbsp;

We have seen a global shift towards a more sustainable and recyclable way of living to protect the planet we all live on, with climate activists even <a href="https://time.com/6224760/climate-activists-throw-food-at-art/">throwing food at valuable paintings</a> to raise our collective awareness of the current climate issue.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That’s why we expect to see a demand in ordering from companies that prioritize recycling unwanted, or even old, textiles, lights and accessories, and wallpapers that might be heading toward the junkyard otherwise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasmine_archie/">@jasmine_archie</a>

Companies such as <a href="https://hainescollection.co.uk/">The Haines Collection's</a> mission speaks volumes to what the world craves: "We're aware that we are using the earth's resources faster than we can replenish them. The disregard for our impact on the planet for decades has done its damage, and now we are on the path to change. Change for good. And that's why, here at Haines, we are committed to being part of a circular and greener future going forward."&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucycunninghaminteriors/">@lucycunninghaminteriors</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Higher demand for upcycling is on the cards also! Many homeowners now opt for antiques or old furniture sourced from markets or online marketplaces in their re-design. We even compiled a great <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/upcycling-give-your-old-furniture-a-new-lease-on-life">how-to guide on upcycling</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, so you're already prepared for this new trend!&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although an international trip is not always on the cards, the Mediterranean has come into our homes in the last year with colors, styles, and overall vibes that make you feel like you're on the coast of Spain, drinking sangria!&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alex.boudreau.studio/">@alex.boudreau.studio</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We're seeing a major resurgence left, right, and center in design overhauls of terracotta, which provides a rustic atmosphere while staying super earthy.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can tie terracotta with burnt oranges and/or reddish-brown tones to bring a grounding and warm feeling to your space. Just like being in the Mediterranean!

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bring the outside in by prioritizing buying naturally made decor or mantlepieces on your interior shopping spree.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dulux's color of the year for 2023 is a soft, golden neutral called <a href="https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/colour-details/wild-wonder">Wild Wonder</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! We here at DecorMatters trust Dulux with all we have to choose our color for 2023, so we are excited for this to be a design trend.&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/caprinipellerinarchitectes/">@caprinipellerinarchitectes</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We're seeing trends in recent years moving towards therapeutic hues that almost feel like a sunset to create a welcoming and nourishing energy to the home. Plus, neutral colors go with almost everything! So why not play around? Check out our guide on decorating with neutral tones <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/cream-series-challenge">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">!

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From all of us here at DecorMatters, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Keep an eye on our <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog">blog</a> for even more design trends that may pop up in 2023.&nbsp;Our free <a href="https://decormatters.com/">room design app</a>&nbsp;is a great way to visualize these interior design trends in your real home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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As the year comes to a close, we took some time here at DecorMatters to brainstorm what we think the upcoming interior design trends will look like in 2023.

4 Interior Design Trends That Will Take Over 2023

Having a specific color to work with when designing can make things either in terms of color palette, but the real challenge is presented in terms of balance. How much is too much? If a client requested pink as the main color for the home, what would that look like?&nbsp;

Would it be pink walls, pink furniture, pink everything? Or would it just be accent pieces, a fun printed rug, or maybe even some artwork? There are also all sorts of shades of pink that can be used, from a bright, hot pink to a soft, soothing blush, the possibilities are endless. We wanted to open up the world of possibilities by simply being in a 'pink mood'.

📸: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@danay_r_gt</a>

We challenged our users to take the color pink and create different styles across different rooms in a home.&nbsp;We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs and gain inspiration!

📸: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@dragonfly1218</a>

📸: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@elleetmoi</a>

📸: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@karokafka</a>

📸: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@lynnegeis</a>

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We challenged our users to take the color pink and create different styles across different rooms in a home. We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs and gain inspiration!

Design Challenge: Pink Mood

When designing, most people will lean towards a more neutral color palette. As much as we love neutrals, we also love seeing pops of colors and designs that are more eccentric. Using color in the home brightens the space and adds character. It is also a form of expression to use your favorite colors in a way that describes your personality.&nbsp;

Color isn't limited to being used on walls or as accent decor. You can use bright-colored chairs in the dining room, a fun printed rug in the living room, bold wallpaper in the bathroom and so many other options. We want you to consider broadening your horizons and give using more color a try!

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📸: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@ajayda</a>

We challenged our users to take a bright and fun color palette as the inspiration and create different styles across different rooms in a home.&nbsp;We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs and gain inspiration!

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@heart_and_home</a>

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@karokafka</a>

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@misspaula</a>

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@scarlette17</a>

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We challenged our users to take a bright and fun color palette as the inspiration and create different styles across different rooms in a home. We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs and gain inspiration!

Design Challenge: Palette

Whether you take a modernist approach to the silly season, or maybe you’re a bit more of the traditional type, the question remains the same for all—how on EARTH can I incorporate a Christmas tree into my already well-thought-out interior?

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📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cottageandsea/">@cottageandsea</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A beautiful Christmas tree is a must-have for the festive season. The beautiful smell of pinewood, the excitement of decorating… But we leave ourselves at risk of creating an interior catastrophe if not done correctly. It should become a staple to your space, not an eyesore.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No matter your style, there is a method behind the madness of decorating your tree to stay in line with your already cemented decor style.&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mcgeeandco/">@mcgeeandco</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So as a Christmas gift from us here at DecorMatters, we’ve compiled our top tips that you can rely on to have the perfect Christmas tree set up this silly season.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First and foremost, it’s all about picking the right tree! In order to avoid your Christmas tree looking tacky, we’d recommend investing in a high-quality tree.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you make an annual trip to a Christmas Tree Farm to collect your tree, do your research on the quality of their trees based on previous reviews, and ensure that they have cared for their trees year round.

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wanderingmyhome/">@wanderingmyhome</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once home, ensure to keep feeding it through a quality Christmas tree base feeder, and change the water every second day. The last thing you want is to go to all the effort to buy a gorgeous tree, and it dies before the holidays arrive!&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try to fully ‘fluff’ your tree branches out before getting excited and jumping onto decorating. It will take a while, but the result will be a fuller and more beautiful-looking tree.&nbsp;

Choosing The Right Colored Christmas Tree Lights and Decorations

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To add life to the giant pine-fresh plant now making your home, its home, we must add lights! And finding the right lights can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you are somebody who is just as obsessed with a lighting concept as ____ from Clueless.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whitewoodfarmhouse/">@whitewoodfarmhouse</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The color which you choose can either complement fully or clash entirely, with your already trendy interior decor.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have a traditional and classic interior theme going on, yellow-toned lights will create a warm and comforting ambiance. Spicey tones with shades of gold and red will be a fantastic touch to your warm, glowing Christmas tree light concept.

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_haddon_home/">@the_haddon_home</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re sporting a modern interior, opt for bright white lights to compliment the crisp look you’ve got going on. In this case, we’d recommend looking for silver and white decorations on your hunt at the mall.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even though our Feng Shui blog doesn’t have a Christmas special, it’s important to try and place your tree in the correct position of your home in order to have it feel right.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahousewebuilt/">@ahousewebuilt</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With the time and energy you put into it, you will want everyone to see it! Where in your home can you display your tree, so it gets the most attention it deserves?

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Setting up in the corner is obviously the best choice, so it’s out of your way and viewable from multiple angles. Just ensure not to put it in a sad corner that nobody really cares about.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cottagerenovationcwmrhys/">@cottagerenovationcwmrhys</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We would recommend placing the tree by a window if you can. Especially if it’s snowing outside in your zip code, this will add even more visual festivities to your setup. A small added bonus of placing your tree by the window is installing the Christmas spirit to those who pass by your home in the evening.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to choosing a magnitude of magical Christmas decorations for your tree, one most commonly feels overwhelmed.

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicabrydsonphotography/">@jessicabrydsonphotography</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep it simple when on the hunt. Ensure you get a range of different shapes and sizes to create an interesting appearance, and do not allow your decoration to be too bland.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you find shopping for individual decorations overwhelming, you can look to Baule sets that already contain a range of sizes, styles, and finishes. Top it off with ribbons, or even flowers! Add some high-quality tinsel and wrap it around that tree to finish it off. Voila!&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gina_barragan/">@gina_barragan</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although we don’t really need to tell you, make sure that your decorations are placed evenly throughout your tree. If you’re reading our blog, well, we can practically assume you’re the type of person who cares for their interior design so much that it will start to bother you.<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From all of us here at DecorMatters, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year!

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steviemaxine/">@steviemaxine</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more Christmas design tips, follow the DecorMatters <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog">blog</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. With our free <a href="https://decormatters.com/">interior design app</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, you can virtually decorate any room in your home, try Christmas tree layouts, and more!

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A beautiful Christmas tree is a must-have for the festive season. The beautiful smell of pinewood, the excitement of decorating… But we leave ourselves at risk of creating an interior catastrophe if not done correctly. It should become a staple to your space, not an eyesore.

How to Choose and Design the Right Christmas Tree for Your Space

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A striking ensemble of twinned scarlet furniture sets boasting bold red backdrops raises your heartbeat, and you think it will be the perfect fit for your remodeled boudoir. $10,000 later, and your intended sexy sanctuary<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">feels more like a permanent period.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The great thing about modern times is that virtual tools and apps let us visualize designs and make mistakes before we spend buckets on that bright <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/stuck-on-a-color-start-by-asking-yourself-these-two-vital-questions">crimson paint</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindyoursouthernmanor/">@mindyoursouthernmanor</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Though even the most creative minds can create visualizations that still feel a little daunting to put into action, and sometimes you simply need a designer to reassure you of the best use of your space. That’s why we’ve put together a nifty guide to help you best express your desires and work with designers efficiently. Let’s get to it.

1. Pre-Call: Let Your Inspiration Run Wild

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It takes talent to design the next <a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/es/hotels/california/rancho-mirage#SPA">Rancho Mirage</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pinch a few ideas. When looking for interior design inspiration, it's simpler than ever to pop onto Pinterest, mix and match a wide variety of user and brand-generated designs, and start bookmarking your favorite #kitchengoals. But don’t you hate it when you take days to find your dream setup, to spend months searching home decor stores for equivalent appliances that match your style and budget?&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/forthehome/">@forthehome</a>

<a href="https://decormatters.com/">DecorMatters</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has an abundance of design templates, wishlists, and creative home decoration ideas. With millions of pieces from over 30 popular furniture brands in our home design app, interior design has never been more convenient and smart. Our <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/why-interior-design-needs-ai">artificial intelligence (AI)</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> algorithm empowers product recommendations, saving you time and energy by efficiently serving up the most relevant content based on your preferences.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You create image boards with real products, and when you upload photos of your room and objects, you can even visualize new brands side by side with <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/3-brilliant-ways-to-turn-your-old-knick-knacks-into-stunning-decor">your personal items</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aea_interiors/">@aea_interiors</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In just a few touches, you can use our design app to assist you with choosing the perfect wall color or setting up your home office’s zen-infused plant display—all before the call with the designer. This way, you can skip the back and forth and get straight into the styles, products, and <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/it-s-not-all-overheads-how-you-can-use-different-lighting-in-your-home">price tags</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> you really want.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re excited to share your ideas with your designer, but something still feels like it’s missing. Designers to the rescue. They are the perfect solution to bring fresh eyes and unexpected ideas while making sure your gorgeous space is actually functional.

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/plumepompon/">@plumepompon</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first call is about style, palette, and project goals—and usually involves a lot of listening and observation from the designer's side. They prompt you on who uses the room and how often, along with anticipated changes in the family structure, to ensure that the space meets your needs and taste for years to come.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But when they have already received your prints and design goals saved on your DecorMatters app, you can start ironing out the specifics: Will that kitchen tile lay down easily? Is that fabric likely to hold stains? The best part about <a href="https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/interior-designers/a33434747/why-hiring-an-interior-designer-is-worth-it/">working with a designer</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is you get the inside scoop on how things work—and which craftsmen can make it happen.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While AI helped in serving up the most relevant inspirations based on your preferences, and the designer gave you realistic insights to extend the possibilities, augmented reality (AR) is here to make your <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/how-to-use-decor-matters-app-to-design-your-dream-home">designs real</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">—virtually. You can build digital replicas of your room with a scope of different ornaments, wallpapers, and lighting conditions and even glance at it from different camera angles.

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/styled.by.mel/">@styled.by.mel</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Didn’t that giant sofa look fantastic in the brochure the designer sent you? But wouldn’t it have been great if you realized it was too big before you tried to get it in the room? Our DecorMatters app has an AR ruler and AR viewer so that you can construct and visualize life-like room layouts all from your mobile phone. And because our furniture store uses <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/why-interior-design-needs-ai">real-size measurements</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 3D models of objects, you can create an experience as close to reality as possible and smart-fill remaining areas, respectively.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never waste another penny; <a href="https://decormatters.com/">start building your dream</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> digitally and see where your imagination takes you.

The great thing about modern times is that virtual tools and apps let us visualize designs and make mistakes

3 Easy Steps to Work Virtually With a Designer

The color mint is a popular use when designing interiors due to its versatile shades. You can select the shades that work best with your personal desires as well as shades that communicate different feelings within a room. It provides for an interesting way to bring style into a space and/or home.&nbsp;

Mint is a shade created by combining green and blue, which are two colors that individually bring a lot to a space. In areas with good lighting, the color can invoke a sense of warmth and bring energy. In much brighter spaces, associations with fresh spring and ideal vacation places are what is presented.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@tracey_sparkles</a>

We challenged our users to take the color mint as the inspiration and create different styles across different rooms in a home.&nbsp;We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs and gain inspiration!

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@ajayda</a>

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@charliejm</a>

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@danay_r_gt</a>

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@sparky</a>

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We challenged our users to take the color mint as the inspiration and create different styles across different rooms in a home. We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs and gain inspiration!

Design Challenge: Mint Fresh

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting into the spirit of spooky season doesn't mean giving up the audible ‘wows’ you get on your interior design style every time someone walks through your door.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kirklands/">@kirklands</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Halloween tends to be a bit more ‘ghoul’ and a little less ‘glamour’ than we’d like to admit here at DecorMatters. So this year, we’ve ditched the plastic pumpkins and dollar tree cobwebs, and we’re swapping out the notoriously tacky decor for something a little more stylish.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are our top tips on how to decorate your abode in a scarily stylish manner!

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taxidermy is a hot trend right now, and if you don’t agree or feel comfortable with stuffed animals in your space, '<a href="http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/home-accessories/halloween/mortimer-the-black-crow-a-fabulous-artificial-bird-6637-p.html">Mortimer</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">'<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the faux crow, will add the ‘EEEE’ to the eeriness of your scary space.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ttrickorrtreatt/">@ttrickorrtreatt</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tag team some black candlesticks and ivy for a hair-raising haunted house feeling. <a href="http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/home-accessories/halloween.html">Rockett St George</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">has a catalog of products with a gothic vibe if you're stuck on where to pick up some high-quality decorations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sometimes, centerpieces and <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/decorating-on-a-budget-halloween-fireplace-mantel-ideas">fireplaces</a> can be left behind in the holiday season as we tend to focus on spots in the room that is visually in line with our day-to-day activities.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thriftydecorgal/">@thriftydecorgal</a>

You can dress up a space needing some attention by opting skull decorative piece rather than a standard vase to create a spooky <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/california/articles/celebrate-spring-with-art-inspired-floral-arrangements/">floral display</a> while keeping simplicity and class in mind.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When shopping for flowers, opt for black dahlias for your antsy arrangement.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There’s nothing better than getting into the DIY spirit throughout the holiday season, no matter the holiday!&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Invite your friends, throw the ‘Monster Mash’ on your Bluetooth speaker and host an arts and crafts evening!&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggleliving/">@giggleliving</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I know we said no plastic pumpkins, but hear us out! You can pick up some paint in colors you already find throughout your home and paint those tacky plastic pumpkins you just loathed last year to create a classy pumpkin vibe!&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Include some <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/decorating-on-a-budget-halloween-home-decor-ideas">decorative patterns</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to add a more modernistic approach to your display pieces.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eerie artwork or photos can add a bit of spice to your interior and is super affordable if done correctly! We’d recommend hopping on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and purchasing digital artwork for as little as $5 and printing them out in black and white.

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jojos_home_decor/">@jojos_home_decor</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add your new prints to already existing photo frames you may have in the house, and simply swap them out after the holiday season is over!

Let’s Make the Lighting a Bit More Spooky&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your Halloween dinner party will bring all the spooky vibes when you use lighting that may feel like it comes straight from the Stranger Things set.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And it’s super simple! Just simply swap out your existing lighting with a more dim, or dark orange, bulb.&nbsp;

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chilly_autumn/">@chilly_autumn</a>

Make a Spine-chilling Candle Arrangement&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you feel like adding more to your DIY night, wine-bottle candle holders are a super simple, and affordable way to spook up your candle arrangement.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buy some <a href="https://cna.st/affiliate-link/DtBTiotTzbP71Awy7hyJeUhdtr9cvyGb8dGyXFUADv2Az5RcEmge6wXLzZKx5vsGmf9m8pQbf4YP5EddPukc7JET3XsYJQZfRxoGhVu7xjFLfTKBh7JHuwcJGFJEudj9csLphyADHEieMfcFzdN5mKsNc6gteGtHSBpSb8WpsHotupffgF1kK7YCX4mNkfaW3uoW2VcJSLbPfoXJjJhjBmLDbfNfMks5nRiLKU3x4oWyyvoqBfXfwCE5rnFkx1rT12275HQBqwcAYCdnJTboWqvJ35JUnHWnMpCCtK3fsMRs5QRSzn7QBPiCoPi9xY9mSwuSTxS11BU4qqPETjGsqiiqbqFQaGRP8hPABWBwGo5VtWsALsAeNbwcBjrZ4hXmQBPBa2ydAXPJEJhMhyanJgBvu2pD1AKGnkFP8qzoHGGS97KdJz8riAFU9ww8P1apArC3EGo4craBmWfqpmXHKk3Zzh5BmXknxtSVJaabYqoz9KND2zmR8YWcjWH9mW6QX6BT3gk4ebXFAtadS1EpbkLswWkatu8dwPZNK2RZU6cGiFWBRiGNpVNAREh2U9FR7e2yedMgCydWdssqmZSqZumkXyNUoAe8L99M3wYt7GbZPxdRXMUpMEGEAYWPXKZGiZHNbBgwpgxkViLRj2aemnLd3auAid8KJW5GpgNa2CAV3d9AUAbEH7kktvU1Y6QQ8CLMuWEK88yg8vRuquSJi3ffwuxsCcUPbEc8tUemD52QfMbU4nDFpezm7ZCdfMLbMkvcVFayrhy4DJFaNhhBMViMeU55CY9RPGe5mT17QMbioNzqmbKbbxaebpSGtayQq3p84Kc6YLUD7GSjchsjT1mJhjCPUGL7KE4wMuMgwmhaxUXg7sXa9Pxw8VVUs3QBeTez4ERKLDAa3nUbZQJkAFmiMtJBf4hjeaNkPn4SrHocd69av?xid=fr1665596744803gje">white tapered candles</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wash out your wine bottles and place your candle into the bottle's opening. Burn slowly while watching, of course, to add a droopy and spooky wax effect down the bottle.

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remember, the holiday seasons you love don’t have to come with a sacrifice of your own personal style and taste.&nbsp;

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/house_of_beo/">@house_of_beo</a>

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’d recommend checking back with our blog here at <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog">DecorMatters</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> every holiday season whenever you’re stuck on how to get into the spirit but want to keep class in mind!

Getting into the spirit of spooky season doesn't mean giving up the audible ‘wows’ you get on your interior design style every time someone walks through your door. 

Halloween Decor Ideas That Aren’t Tacky

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">Kitchens come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and layouts, but well-designed kitchens always seem to have a few things in common. With this in mind, it's a relief to know <span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">there are plenty of well-thought-out kitchen layout ideas you can consider to create the most effective floor plan for your new kitchen remodel or redesign.<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;"> Along with the placement of appliances, you'll need to plan for traffic flow, clearances, storage space, and much more. This article will discuss <span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">ten of the best kitchen layout design ideas to maximize efficiency, convenience and style.

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amystormandco/">@amystormandco</a>

1. Keep the Classic Work Triangle In Mind&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">When designing your kitchen, understand that all the best kitchen layout designs stem from an early twentieth-century theory: paths between your refrigerator, cooktop and sink should all be quick, direct and obstacle-free. Whether you're planning an L-shaped kitchen, galley kitchen, U-shaped kitchen, island or peninsula, these three areas are known as the classic working triangle where most of your activity will occur.

📸:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiodearborn/">@studiodearborn</a>

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Ideally, each leg of the work triangle should be no more than nine feet long (so you don't waste steps) and no less than four feet long (to ensure you have enough workspace).<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;"> Additionally, the theory states that the sum distance of the triangle should be no more than 26 feet and no less than 13 feet to ensure it is neither too far apart nor too compact.&nbsp;<span class="EOP SCXW19780 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;

2. Divert Traffic From the Primary Work Area&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">When considering kitchen layout ideas, try to position your doorways and aisles so foot traffic can flow around (not through) the primary work triangle. If you have the space, you can opt to use an island as a type of barrier. One side can be for cooking and the other for conversation and seating. Auxiliary stations, such as a wet bar, should be outside the primary work area.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="EOP SCXW19780 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;

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3. Plan for Sufficient Counter Space&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">There's no way around it – all kitchen layout ideas must factor in your counter space. You should plan for <span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">at least 36 inches of clear, uninterrupted space to accommodate prep work<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;">, though 42 inches is better if you like to roll out dough. The <a href="https://nkba.org/">National Kitchen and Bath Association</a><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;has developed guidelines for minimum landing space for your kitchen layout design ideas.

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<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">Leave 15 inches on both sides of the fridge and oven for adequate room. Leaving more surrounding counter space for an island cooktop is easier for comfort – at least nine inches of countertop behind the burners is essential for safety. At the main sink, plan for at least 18 inches of counter space on one side and 24 inches on the other.&nbsp;

4. Tailor Storage Space to Your Tasks&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">The best kitchen layout puts everything you need exactly where you need it. Your preparation station should include enough storage for essential items like mixing bowls, measuring tools, cutting boards and cooking utensils. Pots and pans generally belong closer to the cooktop, as do spatulas, pit-stirring spoons, hot pads, ladles, cooking oils and spices.

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<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">If you're short on ample storage space, adding a pot rack or crock is a clever kitchen layout idea to save some room.

5. Consider Door Swings, Including Your Appliances&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">When planning your kitchen and gathering the best kitchen layout ideas, look for conflict within your space. Is there an area where two appliance doors may routinely collide? Can you stand comfortably beside an open appliance?&nbsp;<span class="EOP SCXW19780 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;

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<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">Be extra mindful of the refrigerator door swing – as many fridge doors must be able to open more than 90 degrees for the interior bins to open fully. If this appliance is fit snugly against a wall, you may be unable to open your drawers or pull them out for cleaning. You should also remember that if a dishwasher is adjacent to a corner sink with an angle, the door may overlap the sink area and cause some unnecessary shin bruising.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="EOP SCXW19780 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;

6. Think Through Your Electrical Plan&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"><a href="https://www.artplumbingandac.com/electrical/kitchen-electrical-requirements">Electrical code requirements for kitchens</a> dictate outlet placement in kitchen layouts, but you still have options. Be sure to place your appliances close to outlets in a space that won't cause cord issues. One of our favorite <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">kitchen layout ideas<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> is to add a dimmer for your overhead lighting and a push-button for the garbage disposal.

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7. Don't Put Your Fridge Directly Next to Your Oven Wall&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">There are exceptions, but like most kitchen layout design ideas, there is a reason behind fridge and oven placement. <span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">The oven's heat can overheat a refrigerator and shorten its lifespan.<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;"> In addition, both appliances' doors may frequently collide, and the two appliances often won't sit flush unless they are built in.

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8. Design Kitchen Island With Convenience In Mind&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">If your kitchen layout ideas include a kitchen island, ensure you maintain adequate clearance in the surrounding aisles.<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;"> In small kitchens, a peninsula is often a better choice. In large kitchens, two islands can be much better than one supersized island, which can often be harder to clean, reach over and navigate.&nbsp;

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9. Don't Forget Your Decorative Elements&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">It's important to remember that the best kitchen layout design ideas are about more than appliances and countertops; <span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">decor matters more than you may think.<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;"> It's best to include at least one strong focal point in your kitchen to bring everything together. For example, you could center a range and pair it with a striking hood, cabinetry, or open shelves.<span class="EOP SCXW19780 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;

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10. Visualize Your Kitchen in AR Before You Purchase Anything&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;">No matter how much planning and measuring you do, your finished kitchen can still come as a surprise once the contractors are finished. Sometimes, not in a good way. Save yourself from costly mistakes with an AR <a href="https://decormatters.com/kitchen-design-app">kitchen design app</a>&nbsp;<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">to see what your ideas will look like in real-time and bring your best kitchen layout ideas to life.&nbsp;

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Perfect Your Kitchen Layout Ideas With DecorMatters Today&nbsp;

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">The DecorMatters&nbsp;kitchen design app has everything you need to plan your kitchen remodel or renovation right at your fingertips.<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN" lang="EN" class="TextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> With Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain Technology, you'll be able to explore your creative side, perfect your <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">kitchen layout ideas<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19780 BCX0" style="font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; background-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> and become a professional-level interior designer in a matter of seconds. We've partnered with over 30 furniture brands and retailers to ensure you can find the best products for your home. Check out the DecorMatters <a href="https://decormatters.com/kitchen-design-app">kitchen design app</a> today, and start your kitchen renovation or remodel off right.<span class="EOP SCXW19780 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 21.85px; font-family: Roboto, Roboto_EmbeddedFont, Roboto_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;

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Kitchens come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and layouts, but well-designed kitchens always seem to have a few things in common.

The 10 Best Kitchen Layout Ideas

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No matter what time of day it is, the lighting in your house is one of the most crucial aspects of how you feel in your living space. <a href="https://www.tcpi.com/psychological-impact-light-color/">Studies</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> show that proper lighting can improve mood and even stabilize our circadian rhythm, improving our sleep quality and adjusting us to specific sleep times and patterns.

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<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Besides, having different lighting for different activities happening within your house greatly affects the overall atmosphere. Having a party? Pump those lights up bright, baby! A romantic night in? We wouldn’t use the same light. You’d want to aim to bring the mood down low and slow for a perfect evening of Netflix ‘n Chill.&nbsp;

<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remember in the hit movie Clueless, Dee and Cher had to get onto <a href="https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/b024e6ac-776a-4df5-9703-2da23f2ec642">design a lighting concept</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> almost instantly when she had her date over to the house. Well, it’s time for you to take on that same energy.&nbsp;

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<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are three ways you can switch out your boring overheads for a more versatile and fabulous set up in your home.

Standing Floor Lamps Are Everything&nbsp;

No matter what time of day it is, the lighting in your house is one of the most crucial aspects of how you feel in your living space.