INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2023.
STYLE IS THERE TO BE PERSONALISED EXPERIMENT FIND OUT WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU & YOUR HOME BEST
CONSCIOUS LIVING
The key word interior design trend thats here to stay is ‘Sustainability’ by adopting the reduce, reuse & recycle attitude. This can be attributed to our increased awareness of the environmental impact of purchasing fast-fashion. Trend seems such a dirty word to use when talking about environmental issues however more consumers & designers are opting for a more eco-friendly lifestyle with the aim to give a new life to unwanted textiles, accessories, lights & wallpapers instead of ending in landfill. Mixing past & present, people are moving away from specific “styles” by mixing pieces from different era’s and seeking craftsmanship and longevity
BROWN IS THE NEW BLACK.
Sorry Orange - Although you’re not quite over yet either. Key colours that are predicted in 2023 are grounding earth tones from nature that have been overlooked but recently continue to dominate as we recover from years of grey. Earth tones can be any colours which have a hint of brown in them, think olive green, dusky pinks, rusty reds. Mixing chocolate tones with creams and warm whites adds a little drama. Additionally it feels versatile, rich & cosy. Jake Arnold states to Vogue “Mauve, peach, corals – I’m loving shades of pink right now. It feels feminine and a softer way to incorporate colour.” The resurgence of these colours also go hand in hand with the desire to furnish our homes with more vintage and antique pieces as they promote a calming aged lived-in feel.
EMBRACE YOUR CURVES
MAKE IT CLEAR
With the rise of chrome and glass with their ‘70s and ‘80s vibe curved silhouettes still continue to be popular. Sleek curve sofas and furniture give a softer more feminine flow to a room whilst retro fluting details, waves and scallop shapes can introduce a visual rhythm to juxtapose against harsh and angular lines.
We’ve seen a huge surge in marble and ceramics and although eye-catching, glass & Murano is having a moment again and rightly so. Marble and ceramics won’t be going anywhere, the timeless solid materiality only adds to grounding the ethereal quality of glass. The versatility of glass captures curiosity and creates interest and can adapt to much more interesting organic forms, think handblown twisted glass sculptures. It also brings a lightness to a room especially when the sunlight shines through a piece and refracts across a room.
PAPER LIGHTS
Paper and fabric lighting - Isamu Noguchi’s classic Akari lamps made from washi paper can be seen in the most incredibly designed homes. Simple yet beautiful, the diffused light gives off a warm glow that instantly brings a softness to a space, George Nelson’s fabric bubble lights of the same era which were influenced by Swedish fabric ceiling lights also produce this same glow. These environmentally friendly paper and fabric lighting options work both in a modern or traditional room setting, another favourite of ours is the Anders light by Pinch Design with its undulating folds, using traditional millinery methods and eco fabric.
CHROME
Chrome, Silver, Steel - Moving on from brass, copper and gold, cooler metallic tones are making a comeback. This doesn’t mean that we’re abandoning the warmth of the brass hues but when there has been a craze for one we always expect to see a rise in their polar opposite. Chrome, silver and steel just like glass also have a reflective quality which not only makes them eye-catching but can lift a colour scheme. Add these cool metallics to your home with vintage trays, candle holders and mirrors for a touch of sophistication or go bold with a steel table or plinth for a modernist feel.
