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The Trends That Will Rule Home Design in 2023
For 2022, the collective refrain in the design world seems to be that the biggest trends reflected a sense of optimism and exuberance. To wit, the year was filled with bold colors, richly textured material palettes, organic forms, and nods to the ’80s. There was also a greater attempt to promote sustainability, whether by landscaping with drought-tolerant native plants or designing homes that relied on fewer fossil fuels. Bold use of color, organic forms, and Postmodern influences were all major players in 2022. In Mo-Tel, a residential project from Studio S&M, for example, the curved blue kitchen larder has a projecting “nose” that illuminates the worktop and a mirrored eye…
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The Interior Design Trends 1stDibs Says Will Rule in 2023
Poring over the likes of Turkish rugs, Art Deco table lamps, and Louis XVI–style sideboards on 1stDibs is a beloved ritual among designers who are eager to buoy their interiors with dazzling, hard-to-find pieces. For the sixth year in a row, the global online marketplace aims to further empower these professionals with its annual Interior Design Trends survey—and as of today, results are in. Based on input from 880 members of the 1stDibs Trade 1st Program and conducted by the strategic research consultancy Surveys & Forecasts, LLC, the survey highlights what’s in store for home design in 2023—and what is poised to fade away. “We have access to a vast…
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FEMA Rule Gives Investors An Opportunity To Swoop In On Florida Real Estate
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian could be an option for authentic estate investors mainly because of a federal catastrophe rule that victims are just beginning to become informed of. Householders alongside Florida’s Gulf Coastline whose residences had been weakened and ruined by the storm are topic to the Federal Crisis Administration Agency’s (FEMA) Sizeable Damages and Substantial Improvements rule, also recognized as the FEMA 50% rule. The rule also applies to professional house. According to the FEMA 50% rule, if any repairs or renovation to the dwelling are estimated to cost more than 50% of its value, the owner is necessary to convey the framework into compliance with flood…
