Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever.
But while it’s important to make your home your own, it’s also smart to think about the long-term impact your renovations could have on its value.
Even if you don’t plan to sell your home soon, investing in popular design choices that are likely to stand the test of time will make things easier down the road.
We’ve rounded up six trends that we think will influence interior design in 2023, as well as ideas for how you might incorporate them in your own home.
Separate Kitchen, Dining and Living Areas
For years, home design has been dominated by open-concept floor plans, however, as the pandemic forced families to work and study from home, many struggled to find the privacy and separation they needed.
As a result, designers report that more families are choosing to bring back kitchen and dining room walls to break up the space and create quieter areas.
That doesn’t mean that we’re returning to an era of dark and cramped spaces, however. Even as walls make a return, it’s important to take care to retain a sense of flow and openness within the home and to prioritize natural light.
Nature-Inspired Design
In the past few years, we’ve seen the “biophilia” trend explode, and there are no signs that it will be any less popular in 2023.vThis trend is all about bringing the outside in by adding natural touches throughout your home. Incorporate elements by choosing nature-inspired paint colors and adding to your houseplant collection.
Lighting as a Design Feature
The trend is moving away from bright, flat overhead lighting and replacing it with lamps and task-specific options. A layered approach to lighting—such as using a combination of under-cabinet, task, and ambient lighting in a kitchen—enables homeowners to tweak the level of light they’re using based on the time of day and what they are doing.
Sources: www.houzz.com, Good Housekeeping, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, www.thespruce.com
Art Deco Revival
Art Deco, the architecture and design style that took hold in the 1920s and ’30s, is enjoying a resurgence. As a style, Art Deco is marked by bold geometry, textures, and colors, as well as an emphasis on art.
Keep an eye out for vintage mirrors, lamps, or vases that bring a touch of Art Deco glam to your home, or embrace bold colors and fabrics like velvet. Choose pillows and throw blankets in bright colors and geometric patterns to nod to the look without diving in all the way.
More Vibrant Color Palettes
After the long dominance of whites and grays, more vibrant colors are coming back as a way to add character and dimension to homes.
This year, warm and earthy neutrals, jewel tones, and shades of red and pink are particularly popular. If your style tends toward the subtle, consider options like light, calming greens, blues, and pastels.
Curved Furniture and Architectural Accents
Goodbye, sharp corners. In 2023, arches and curves lend a sleek feel that draws on classical design and retro trends while remaining modern. Rounded corners feel more relaxed and natural than sharp edges, lending more of a sense of flow and comfort to a home.
If you want to incorporate the trend into your new build or remodeling plans, curved kitchen islands and bars and arched alcoves are all good options—or you can take it a step further with arched windows and doorways.