Interior design experts reveal the trends on the rise and fall for 2023

Interior design experts reveal the trends on the rise and fall for 2023

• Interior design experts from My Bespoke Room share the biggest trends for 2023 and the trends that are on the decline

Search interest in ‘home interiors’ has seen a huge spike post-Christmas, as people start to think about home improvements and refreshing their living space over the new year.

In light of the cost-of-living crisis and a stronger-than-ever call for sustainability in the world of interiors, the interior design experts at My Bespoke Room reflect on how our homes will look this year.

From the rise of joyful colour schemes to the decline of velvet sofas, these interior design trends for 2023 may come as a surprise!

Biggest trends of 2023

‘Lagom’ – Balanced Living

The Swedish lifestyle concept ‘Lagom’ essentially means ‘not too much, not too little’. For interior design, this translates into the idea of ‘moderation’ – championing clean, fuss-free living with just the right amount of furniture you need and just a few items on display that you need or love.

This trend will pick up momentum in 2023 as people look toward a more frugal way of furnishing their homes without spending needlessly. This is also a far more sustainable way of designing our homes, which is increasingly on our minds.  

“The cost of living and energy prices are forcing people to buy less items but of more quality and long-term value” – Milena, Interior designer at My Bespoke Room

Timeless furniture built to last

The motto ‘out with the old, in with the new’ is being swapped for an appreciation of older pieces full of history that can add an interesting dimension to your scheme.

The cost of living in 2023 will be a real challenge for us all and will greatly impact how we design and live in our homes. Throw-away furniture will be a thing of the past as people look to invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time. 

“People are more focused on sustainability now and want furniture with longevity. Throw-away furniture is extremely bad for the environment, so try incorporating vintage design pieces from local selling sites or websites such as Vinterior with your current design style.” – Olivia, Interior designer at My Bespoke Room

Sunset colour schemes

2023 will see a move towards the warmer side of the colour spectrum as we seek comfort in our homes. Earthy hues like terracotta and paprika will begin to take centre stage, and soft shades of pink will continue to feature as a neutral alternative to white.

“I’m seeing a departure from cooler tones and towards sunset colour schemes like terracotta and soft pinks” – Emily, Interior designer at My Bespoke Room

Soft edges and organic shapes

Curved edges have gradually been replacing sharp, straight lines for some time now, and it looks as though this trend is only going to pick up momentum in 2023. There’s something comforting and soothing about the nature of curves; from round coffee tables to cocooning armchairs, these shapes are here to stay.

“We’ll see a continuation of curves and round edges. I’ve noticed more furniture and finishing touches are softening. This also creates function to the flow of a room.” – Sarah, Interior designer at My Bespoke Room

Joyful interiors

Our homes have the power to shift our moods. In light of that, joyful interior schemes with bright colours and fun patterns are on the rise. Bright pops of primary colours can add a really playful and energetic element to our homes. 

People are moving away from white walls and neutrals and want to bring some colour and energy into their homes. Things feel quite bleak at the moment and so we’re looking for ways to bring some joy and vibrancy into our homes.” – Ria, Interior designer at My Bespoke Room

Trends that will decline in 2023

Fast furniture

For many years now, we’ve seen prices fall on trend-led pieces of furniture, which has certainly had many benefits, opening up the world of interiors to everyone, no matter your budget. The downside of this, however, has been that quality is often sacrificed, and it’s led to a throwaway consumer culture in interiors which is bad for the environment and, in the long run – bad for our wallets too.

Industrial

The antithesis of joyful, warm cosy interiors that celebrate nature – industrial design is seen as cold, with hard edges and man-made materials. Our designers predict a move away from materials like concrete, chrome and black finishes.

This isn’t to say you should completely disregard this style! The best interiors are created through contrast and so bringing industrial elements into your design in subtle ways can still work beautifully

Velvet

A fall from grace. There will always be a place in our hearts and homes for luxurious velvet sofas, but its heyday certainly does seem to be behind us now and being replaced with easier-to-care-for and more natural fabrics like linen.

Grey

So often seen as a ‘safe’ option in interiors, grey colour schemes lack life and energy and are definitely out for 2023.

Blue feature wall

Clearly, you can have too much of a good thing – the trusty navy blue feature wall has become so overused that it’s now lost its magic, it would seem.

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