Interior designer Susan Hayward tells Insider, "Gray interiors are on their way out, along with cool tones in general." Meanwhile, another interior designer, Lindsey Putzier, says her clients are "tired of being stuck in a white and gray wasteland for the past year.
Grey bathroom tiles have been around for a long time and are still as popular as ever. They give bathrooms an air of sophistication and class, while their neutral tone allows you to add your own personal touches. Plus, grey is timeless—it never goes out of style.
In 2023, bathrooms less likely to be decorated in bright whites and backdrop grays and more likely to be drenched in warmer shades such as cream, earthy brown, tan, and taupe. These shades are still timeless but warm up the space nicely, complementing the 2023 trend of bathrooms becoming restorative spa spaces.
The consensus is that grey is out and warm neutrals will continue to dominate in 2023.
Here, designers, decorators, and color experts reveal why beige is replacing gray for 2023, and how to decorate with beige for a beautiful scheme every time.
Natural and refined, this balanced neutral creates a clean interior for a stress-free aesthetic.
Marvelous Magenta
Though it's derived from the red family, magenta brings forward a vibrant spirit all of its own that people will be craving in the upcoming year. The Pantone Color Institute named Viva Magenta as its official color of the year for 2023 for its joyous yet powerful nature.
Overall, the chromatic trend for Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 presents great comebacks and confirmations, with a palette that ranges from red to gray, yellow to brown, and pink. Even the most delicate and subtle shades will have their space, inviting experimentation and rediscovery of classic nuances in an original key.
Vintage Interior Design
Whether it's a classic mid-century modern piece or a vintage-inspired color palette, this design style effortlessly withstands the test of time, making it a perennial favorite for those seeking enduring elegance and character in their homes.
Keep it Neutral
For walls and appliances, sticking to colors like gray, white, and black are recommended. Selecting these colors makes it easy to match with décor. In addition, white is especially popular in many bathrooms because of its clean aesthetic.
Graphite nickel is 2023's finish du jour
Consider it the elegant glow-up of once-trendy matte black fixtures. This sleek charcoal finish is a close relative to blackened steel with its cool undertones, but with more edgy and sophisticated dimensions.
Many designers recommend white or light colors to create the illusion of a larger space, but coziness can be nice, too. In fact, current trends involve going a bit bolder with small bathrooms—especially powder rooms—and using vibrant jewel tones or moody colors like charcoal, eggplant, pewter green, or even black.
“One trend that has been on its way out for a little while now is the all-white bathroom. Although many acolytes of the all-white bathroom see it as a very clean look, its moment seems to be in the rearview mirror as many feel it is passé,” says agent Steve Gottlieb of Coldwell Banker Warburg.
Best Colors for Resale Value
Currently, painting your bathroom light blue can increase the value of your home by $5000. A light blue hue invites a calm, serene, and relaxing environment that compliments almost any decor or design style. Light yellow, cream, beige, and gray are also favorites of prospective home buyers.
Cracked Shower Glass and Rusty Metal Fixtures
Like an old medicine cabinet, cracked glasses and rusty metal fixtures all give the impression of neglect—not to mention, date your bathroom years.
Other trends on their way out that we're hoping will stay there: color-matched decor, for one (think: black-and-white photo clusters, or rainbow bookshelves). Others feel equally devoid of life—and perhaps are therefore dying—such as all-white or all-gray color schemes, and clean-countered kitchens.
After years of seeing all-gray-everything, it seems interior trends are officially shifting away from the palette that became a staple in the early 2000s. According to some experts, there isn't a moment too soon to say goodbye to gray. But, don't bust out the paintbrushes quite yet.
The aptly named Future Dusk, a deep shade of blue-purple that's celestial and mysterious, has been named their 2025 Color of the Year.
Spring 2024 Color Trend: NUTSHELL 024-37-20
A red-infused shade of brown brings character to a traditionally core neutral color. It's warm qualities invite a sense of connection, reassurance, authenticity, and quality, and craftsmanship. It points to a desire for longevity, timelessness, and connection .
Benjamin Moore has chosen Raspberry Blush as their Color of the Year 2023. Raspberry Blush is a cheerful coral shade tinged with pink. It is a very bold and charasmatic color that will make a great statement in your home.
Is white and gray out of style? Experts agree that this color pairing will no longer dominate trends in 2023. It's hard to believe we could ever see the total end of gray and white – the two (seemingly timeless) tones that have been at the forefront of our decorating agendas for decades.
Agreeable Gray, by Sherwin-Williams
"Agreeable Gray SW 7029 is our most popular gray paint color because it's the perfect hue for any living space, whether it be a family room or bedroom," says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams.