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I n the world of design, what’s old inevitably becomes
new again, and a similar pattern is inspiring today’s
on-trend color palettes for home decor. The latest
styles refl ect reviving and comforting colors infl uenced
by heritage and romance, lending to a look that is famil-
iar in an individualistic way.

With more people living their everyday, working
lives at home, many homeowners are discovering the
contentment that comes with slowing down. Often that
means looking to the past to fi nd comfort for moving
forward. Nostalgia serves as an emotional tool that delivers
deep-rooted serenity and powerful healing properties.

Looking to the past is often benefi cial during times of
uncertainty and can be an opportunity to bring styles
and practices back to the present to create an appreci-
ation of the past.

Whether living through the romance of rural lifestyles,
the comfort of home or the nostalgia from far-off
times, some of today’s most beloved design aesthetics
celebrate the past, present and future while bring-
ing balance and comfort for you and your family to
embrace. Using color to evoke feelings and emotions is hardly
new but combining a carefully curated color palette
with other design elements can allow you to create a
look that pays homage to the past while breathing new
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life into your living space.

Reimagining classic, familiar tones allows you to
achieve a design motif that is equal parts reminiscent
and refreshing.

“The Vintage Homestead Color Collection off ers an
eff ortless look that reveals the importance of being
hopeful to fi nd stability and balance,” said Ashley
Banbury, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams senior
color designer. “Our 2023 Color Collection of the Year
revives elements from the past that are perfectly paired
with vintage, comfortable and classic colors.”
Blending Past and Present
Striking a balance between old and new can take
many forms, as these styles show:
Heritage Revival: An interest in reviving the past
is evident in design trends like a re-emerging appre-
ciation of antiques and vintage elements, such as
oversized furniture and traditional shapes. To capture
this style, your design should focus on contrasting
old and new for a mix-and-match look. Ultimately, the
aesthetic is a look that feels simultaneously individ-
ualistic and curated. A cohesive color scheme can
allow the various elements to stand on their own while
working in harmony for an intentional design, including
a combination of soft, familiar tones that have been
thoughtfully curated by design experts who borrow
color and design concepts from the past for a hopeful
future and a sense of belonging. Hues like Poetry
Plum and Hot Cocoa evoke warmth and depth, while
moderate shades like Restrained Gold and Glamour
off er fresh ways to incorporate mid-range neutrals.

Meanwhile, soft tones like Natural Linen and Cool
Beige off er subtle color for lighter, brighter spaces.

Mixing and Matching of Eras: A new take on retro
design is emerging in which eras are blended and new
and old furnishing work side by side. To get this look,
you’ll craft a space that marries historical and contem-
porary design, celebrating both the old and new. To
design for longevity, incorporate pieces that are ambig-
uous in era and stand the test of time.

Vintage Homestead: Reviving design elements from
the past with mixed patterns, classic shapes and
vintage decor adds up to comfortable and comforting
design. With this trend, prints and patterns encompass
a range of styles, reinforcing how interiors connect to
fashion. Mixing classic elegance with sleek vintage
shapes is refi ning the concept of polished comfort. To
achieve the look, curate pieces in heritage shapes and
patterns, along with retro accents. Be sure to incorpo-
rate vintage lighting and glass, as well.

Homeowners are also increasingly interested in
biophilic design and bringing the outdoors in, which
prompts a conservatory aesthetic in home design. To
achieve the look, design your space to make maximum
use of natural light in creative ways. Incorporate large
potted trees and statement plants that blur the lines
between indoors and outdoors. ■
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
With Balance and Color



arts & culture
‘Swastika Boards’ and ‘Surf Nazis’:
New Documentary Explores Surfi ng’s
History of Antisemitism
Jacob Gurvis | JTA
W hen he was 13 years old,
Josh Greene moved with
his family to San Clemente,
California, a city known as one of the
best spots for surfi ng on the West
Coast. Greene quickly fell in love with
the sport, even holding his bar mitzvah
party at a local museum dedicated
to it.

As a “skinny, very unathletic” teen,
Greene said he endured a signifi cant
amount of bullying, including some
that “extended itself into antisemitism.”
Students at his school would compare
his physique to that of a Holocaust
survivor. Surfi ng provided refuge.

“Surfi ng was my way to really carve
my own niche and fi nd the confi dence,
courage and physical strength I
needed,” he said.

But years after his bar mitzvah,
Greene learned that his parents had
arranged for the Surfi ng Heritage
and Culture Center to remove
swastika-engraved boards that were
on display, to avoid disturbing the
partygoers. Wanting to learn more,
he discovered that the sport’s history
is full of Nazi imagery: Particularly
in the 1960s, seeing surfb oards with
swastikas or surfers giving “Sieg heil”
salutes was commonplace. Serious
surfers called themselves “surf Nazis” as
a way to signal their intense dedication
to the sport.

An aspiring fi lmmaker — he received
his fi rst “real camera” as his bar mitzvah
present — Greene decided to combine
his two passions and delve into the
dark history.

The result, completed before he
graduated from the University of
Southern California in May 2022,
is a documentary called “Waves
Apart,” which chronicles the history
Josh Greene: Courtesy of Greene; Shaun Tomson: Courtesy of Tomson
Josh Greene directed “Waves Apart,” a documentary about the antisemitic
history of surfi ng.

of antisemitism in surfi ng. Directed
by Greene, the student-produced
fi lm was a fi nalist in the fall for a
Student Academy Award, given by
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences.

“Waves Apart” made its global debut
at the Santa Barbara International Film
Festival last week, before heading to
other Jewish and documentary fi lm
festivals in California, Denver, Toronto
and Maryland.

After chronicling his own journey with
surfi ng and the bar mitzvah incident
in the fi lm, Greene interviews surf
writer Dan Duane and Jewish history
Shaun Tomson is a former world champion surfer.

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