Interior design trends for 2023

When your home needs updating, the best way to kickstart that refresh is by incorporating the latest interior design trends. 

Interior design never costs as much as a renovation, making it a far more accessible way to pursue trends, and - should you get bored of the trends - it is cheaper to redo. So, why not try these ten interior design trends for 2023 to help you get started? 

Saturated Paint Colours

Nude colour palettes are out, and saturated colours are back in. But these aren't the mustard yellows and earthy browns or every colour of beige you'd see at your grandparents' home. No, these saturated tones are far more vibrant and appealing; darker shades of blue and green drive this trend.

Listening Rooms

Musicians - and music lovers - will love the idea of a listening room. A listening room is a room (or nook if you don't have the space) dedicated to enjoying music.

Fill it with your favourite instrument, vinyl records, comfortable seating, a record player, speakers, and a drinks cart.

Next time you have guests, you can enjoy the sweet sounds of your favourite vinyl while sipping wine.

Enclosed Spaces

Open plan design has been overtaking the better part of the last three decades, but remote work is changing that. Now, enclosed spaces - a dining room separate from a kitchen, and so forth - are preferred. This is excellent news for those who have purchased an older home. 

Before knocking down a wall to "open up the space," embrace the separation, making each communal room an intimate space.

Warm Woods

To enjoy the saturated paint colours, you need warm wood. Warmer woods like cherry, maple, white oak, and walnut draw out the light and dimension in the darker paint colours, making the room feel warm and more inviting. 

Red oak, pine, beech, birch, and cool-toned stains should be avoided when trying to brighten up a room with a darker shade of paint, even though it may be counterintuitive. 

Stripes

Stripes are also making a comeback in 2023. They're featured in everything from wallpaper to furniture and decor. 

However, the only stripes trending are the vertical kind; no one wants a room to feel plumper; they want it to feel taller. 

Stripes add a bit of flair to a room, especially if they're in lighter shades. 

Thinner stripes spaced further apart are a classic way to insert the trend into any room so that you don't have to replace the item every year with a newer trend. 

Gold Accents

When considering what decor to add to a space, go with gold. Gold accents make any colour scheme pop, adding a touch of classy extravagance to the space.

You can add gold accents in scatter cushions, trays, side tables, and light fixtures. 

Indestructible Fabrics

Upholstery has never really gotten its moment in the sun as it's getting in 2023. 

Speaking of the sun, upholstery that could be damaged by exposure to the sun should be avoided - looking at you, leather.

To ensure your upholstery is truly durable, purchase outdoor furniture to use in an indoor space. Outdoor seating is often as comfy as the typical lounge suite while having several styles that would suit your preferences.

Creative and Contemporary Curtains

Curtains are making a comeback, being preferred to blinds and shutters, given that they accentuate the vintage trends rather than distract from them. 

It's time to think of your windows as more than an oxygen portal or natural light source but a canvas for decorating. 

Curtains can make a space feel opulent and homey and allow you to let your inner interior designer out. 

Patterns and fabric are most important to the trend. Think ombre, jacquard, floral, and geometric curtains as integral to the trend. 

Cement

If you're not into the industrial look and don't want to transform your home into a warehouse or factory, you can still embrace the aesthetic with cement. 

While it may not be cement per se, ceramics that mimic cement is one of the biggest interior design trends to emerge in 2023.

Cement decor is the best way to incorporate this trend into your space. 

Cement lamp bases, concrete flower pots, trays, and candle holders are some of the easiest ways to maximize the trend. 

Statement Lamps

In 2023, statement lamps are essential to the sort of maximalist design trends that have come to define this year's trends. 

The statement lamps are one way to incorporate several design trends into one item, allowing you to test your appreciation for trends you may not have convinced you. 

Most of the design trends emerging in 2023 are cohesive. While they can be used individually, they elevate a space when combined. You can start by incorporating one trend into your space before layering it with others.