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Four Top Home Trends of 2023

When moving home the prospect of decorating a blank canvas is exciting for many people. The journey to creating your dream home can be a long one, from buying the furniture, to painting the walls – and gathering ideas and inspiration from Pinterest.

Pinterest is one of the largest sites online for browsing aesthetic photographs and DIY decor ideas, making it incredibly useful when settling on design ideas for your new home! Pinterest is also ideally placed to predict the trends for the upcoming year from sharp increases in searches. So here East Anglia removal company Hamiltons Removals bring you the top four home trends of 2023, as anticipated by Pinterest Predicts.

Rainscapes

One of the largest trends for 2023 promises to be what Pinterest aptly names ‘rainscapes’. This trend centres around the conservation of water, and it is driven by both climate change and the heatwaves increasingly experienced. The trend is led by the generations known as Boomers and Generation X (born between 1965-80) and is described by Pinterest as ‘natural ways to make their homes more sustainable’ – highlighting the continued popularity of sustainability and consideration for our planet.

Pinterest reported phrases such as ‘drought-tolerant landscape design’, ‘rainwater harvesting architecture’ and ‘drought resistant plants’ are up by as much as +385%. Plus, a quick Google search reveals article upon article on the best drought-resistant plants, all posted within the last year or so.

This trend can be seen as a natural continuation of green living, as the traditional lawn is also in decline. Instead, more and more are choosing to have a garden of wildflowers, similarly showing an inclination towards protecting natural environments, boosting biodiversity and encouraging local wildlife to thrive.

One aspect of this trend is conserving water – think rainwater harvesting, rain barrels, and other similar measures. This is likely to become a permanent feature in our homes as the effects of climate change continue, resulting in hotter, drier summers.

The second part of this trend comes in the form of drought-hardy plants, often taking inspiration from Mediterranean-style gardens due to their ability to thrive in the heat. Looking to implement this trend in your new home? Plants such as jasmine, lavender, coneflower, and of course succulents and cacti, are all great options to get started. The effects of climate change and rising costs are certainly considerations to keep in mind when planning your new dream home, and this trend offers a great sustainable way to garden.

It’s not just outside the home that the need for water conservation is paramount. ‘Chance of showers’ is also trending on Pinterest Predicts; and this refers not to the weather forecast but to the need to save water by using luxurious spa-like showers rather than large baths. This also helps cut water consumption within the home.

The Hipstoric Home

Forget the mass-produced Ikea and think eclectic vintage! The next trend predicted by Pinterest is that of the ‘Hipstoric Home’. The idea is to combine vintage with modern, mixing antiques and newer pieces together. Often, these antiques are inherited items with an extra depth of meaning and emotion behind them. The ultimate aim behind this particular trend is that of uniqueness. As Pinterest puts it, people are ‘rejecting the mass-produced and re-imagining vintage and hand-me-down pieces’. The trend is so popular that searches for ‘eclectic interior design vintage’ are up +850%!

Phrases such as ‘mixing modern and antique furniture’ and ‘antique room aesthetic’ are likewise up by as much as +530%. Once again, this trend reflects a desire for sustainability through the rejection of mass-produced fast fashion items – even for the home!

Mush-rooms and Weirdcore

Similarly in the push for a unique feel within the home, a trend named ‘mush-rooms’ is rapidly rising in popularity. Behind this trend is the growing popularity of ‘weirdcore’ – in lieu of neutral and plain living spaces and clean lines, funky prints and bizarre objects are taking centre stage in the homes of both Boomers and Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012). Searches on the site for ‘fantasy mushroom art’, ‘funky house décor’ and ‘weirdcore bedroom’ are up by as much as +695%. On Instagram the hashtag ‘#weirdcore’ has been used on almost 971, 000 posts! Pinterest reasons that “during lockdowns, people needed new ways to express themselves creatively without leaving home” – enter fantastical, maximalist homes used as one large canvas of self-expression. 

The Home Front

Lastly, 2023 is looking like the year for entrances to receive the care and attention they deserve. Named the ‘home front’ by Pinterest, this trend has seen rising searches for front of house decor. For instance, searches for ‘front hallway decor ideas’ are up by +190% and ‘camper van awning’ by +115%. Sprucing up the entrance way to your new home can be the key for a good first impression and providing a warm welcome to new visitors – luckily, with the rise of popularity for this small and relatively cheap trend, it’s easy to find inspiration for your new space online!

Influences such as climate change and multiple lockdowns are clear behind all these trends, and overall sustainability and self-expression seems to be the call of the day or, more specifically, the year!  For those moving home, will you be trying any of these trends in 2023?

Moving Home with Hamiltons Removals

Before you start decorating your blank canvas, you have to move home first. East Anglia removal company Hamiltons Removals can help you move to all parts of the UK and overseas.

We can make kick-starting the whole process very simple; you can either opt for one of our online quotes, or we can guide you through a video survey. And if you need haven’t decided what items to keep and what to throw away in your new home, we also have two secure self-storage facilities in Norfolk – at Harleston and Aldeby. For more information, follow this link.


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