Interior Design Trends For 2023

They say the only constant is change. With the pandemic forcing more people to stay at home at the beginning of this decade, interior design trends are beginning to change as we move past restrictions and lockdowns. With more time having been spent at home over the past few years, homeowners are looking at their homes differently and now seek spaces that are comfortable, tranquil, and calming.

We’re taking a look at six interior designs and styles that are trending into 2023:

1 – Grey is out and warmth is in.

Evocative of trends in the 90’s, cool neutrals will be looked over for warm hues such as beige, cream, and brown. The last decade saw a love for harder grey tones, but there is a move away from grey towards tones that feel kinder and warmer. These colours still allow for neutral tones in the home, but they also offer more diversity and creativity. One of the easiest ways to update your home and remove the grey is with a fresh coat of paint or add accents such as rugs, ornaments or pillows.

2 – Accent walls will remain popular.

Accent walls will remain popular, but gone are the days of the suede-style painted feature wall. Aim for walls with texture such as wallpaper, upholstery, brick, tiles, or timber panelling. Keep the wall in line with the colour palette for the room. Neutral and earthy colours and patterns are becoming popular as mentioned in point one. The best guideline for accent walls are to always pick the wall that is first seen when entering the space.

3 – What’s old is new again.

Some things never really go out of style. Vintage and used furniture is becoming increasingly popular due to the rarity and uniqueness of some pieces and styles. As people become more aware of sustainability, reuse, and recycling, the revival and upscaling of older furniture is also becoming more popular. It also presents an opportunity to create unique pieces for your home. A quick search of “furniture flipping” on YouTube or Instagram will show you how popular this trend is. You may even pick up a few tips, tricks and inspiration with some of those videos!

4 – Heritage style and patterned tiles.

With bold colours and patterns trending in home decor, heritage and vintage style tiles are making a comeback. With their colours and patterns, these tiles can look decorative and illustrative, which can turn your wall into a stunning feature. Patterned tiles can become a focal point for the room. If you don’t want to do an entire room or wall in the same pattern, choose a small accent wall to feature the decorative print or mosaic, and then complete the remaining walls with a simple tile in a complementary shape or colour that ties in with your feature wall.

5 – Organic material and earthy tones.

Raw, organic and earthy materials will reign supreme in the coming year. Concrete, stone, plaster, and timbers such as oak will be popular as they add a natural element to your home. According to Elle Décor magazine, there will be a stronger focus on the natural textures in marble, stone and wood. Their high-contrast and high-pattern grains are seeing more interest from homeowners, interior designers and architects alike.

6 – Patterns and bold colours.

With grey falling out of favour, more bolder colours and patterns are making their way into our homes. As mentioned in the Architectural Digest, the move to add contrast, warmth and dimension to our interior spaces is gaining pace. Even if these bold colours and patterns just appear in accents like rugs and pillows, it helps to add elements of “coziness and dimension” to the space.

What are your thoughts on these design trends? Are you looking to build or renovate this year, and would you consider any of these trends?

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