2023 Home and Design Trends to Watch
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Move over, granite: These new countertop materials are coming in strong, and cozy comfort is taking the place of stark, minimalist design. Many are finding that their cookware is induction-safe, despite previously held beliefs, says Chicago kitchen expert Mick De Giulio of de Giulio Kitchen Design. Why now? More homeowners know the importance of sustainable design due to climate change reports, how fossil fuels damage the environment and the importance of preserving resources. Homeowners want organic furnishings, live plants and warmer colors in the clay palette, says Gena Kirk, vice president of Design Studio at Los Angeles-based homebuilder KB Home. "Good design is not about spending the most money but offering well-designed homes, sometimes without bells and whistles," says Mary Cook, founder of Mary Cook Associates, a Chicago-based commercial interior design firm. Now is the time to see how affordability and quality design come together. The company started with 500-square-foot homes constructed from a single module design and now offers 4,000-square-foot homes from seven module designs.