Nothing gets us more excited for a new design year than new trends. In 2023, we’re leaning into more design freedom, more longevity, and more options. The trends we’re seeing in 2023 are simultaneously a call back to what once was, and a futuristic call to what can be.
Here’s what we’re seeing for 2023: we’re looking back to eras like the 70s, we’re bringing the outdoors in, and we’re seeing décor inspired by Art Deco era with its moods and opulence. In 2023 we’re using rich woods and bold colours, and loving all the curves.
Here are the eye-catching home design trends for 2023 worth trying:
Monochrome Luxe
Nothing says opulence like embracing the monochrome luxe trend. For this trend, we’re looking at combining black, gold, and white tones. It’s the boldest of neutral interior trends with lots of shiny gold accents, like bookshelves and décor items. We’re seeing this hard gold paired up with textiles to make for a luxuriously regal interior feel, think mid-century modern inspired occasional chair in a lux leather with brass or gold framing.
In your home, try incorporating this trend using statement lighting mixing black or white with gold tones. We love adding in layers of creamy white textures like throw pillows and reading blankets to sofas and occasional chairs to add dimension and more luxury feel to a space.
Pronounced Curves
Taking inspiration from two key design eras (the 70s and the Art Deco era), when it comes to home design trends for 2023 it’s all about those curves. From architectural nods with arched door frames making a comeback, to round coffee tables and deliciously curved sofas, we’re seeing curves everywhere we look. Curves invite you in and add a softness to a space.
In your home, try incorporating this curvy trend with a new accent chair with curved features. A round coffee table, very reminiscent of the 70s, is a great statement for the living room and ensures lots of comfortable movement around (great for cocktail parties!). A curved bookcase or shelving unit adds a unique texture or dimension to a space and is often a visual surprise when those units are often so basic.
Calm Nature: Earthy Tones
With our homes being our sanctuary away from the world, in 2023, we’re seeing and seeking calm. We’re looking to nature and finding earthy tones like rich browns and terracotta, and looking to the earth for materials like wood, leather, and textiles. This calming trend, inspired by nature, is perfect for a primary bedroom, home office, or living room.
In your home, try incorporating a new statement piece like a leather sofa, sectional, or occasional chair in a neutral tone. From a warm natural tan to a deep and delicious chocolate, you will find yourself sinking in to read, enjoy a movie, or visit with the dog any chance you get. Another way to incorporate the calm earthy toned trend into your home in 2023 is through textiles and textures, adding baskets in natural weaves for blankets and plants, adding texture to walls through macrame textile art wall hanging and ‘nature inspired’ fabrics like faux furs, or a terracotta vase (no flowers required).
Colour Crush
For many, colour adds life to any space. It invites creativity and can be a wonderful way to express your own personal home décor style. In 2023, we’re seeing even more colour than ever. Looking back to through the most popular home design trends throughout the ages, colour is seemingly everywhere. It’s a trend you can’t help but notice.
In your home, if you’re not ready to paint your walls hot pink just yet, try adding in pops of colour using furniture, fabrics, and home décor. Look to local artists and find unique works of art in colours that make you happy. Try adding in colour with bold and rich fabric colours, with creative designs woven into headboards, dining chairs, and throw pillows. Choose coloured planters for your plants, or simply DIY your boring ones with some colourful spray paint. And if you’re ready, take a bold leap and choose a bold colour like a bright and bold green or velvety blue for a new sofa, sectional, or occasional chair. (With limitless customizable options available at your local retailer, we can literally make all your colourful dreams come true!).
Dark Woods
We love this dark wood trend for so many reasons. Not only are there so many ways you can incorporate this trend into your home and make it your own, but because it’s complimentary to so many other trends – in fact, every other trend on this list! Dark woods can be found in calm nature inspired rooms, in rooms filled with colour, used for curved furniture items, and offer up a sense of luxury through their richness.
In your home, try adding a deep dark wood rounded coffee table incorporating both the dark wood trend and our love affair with all things curved. We’re seeing wood added into light fixtures, like lamps, and onto wall hangings like kitchen clocks. For 2023, we’re also seeing a resurgence of the wood bed frame, with rich deep tones to remind us of natural surroundings.
Buying Canadian
A trend that continues to top the charts is buying Canadian. We’re looking to Canadian-made brands, and we’re looking to our local retail experts to source them.
Which home trend are you inspired to try this year? It’s clear from our list above you can be the master of your home décor journey and choosing the trend or combination of trends to suit your lifestyle best. Want bold colours? Try a monochromatic look in a dark rich bold hue. Calm and earthy more your vibe? Layer rich neutrals and use softly curved furniture to relax the senses.
When it comes to your home, we encourage you to be bold and see what exciting new changes 2023 will bring.
Visit us in store to speak with your local expert to learn more about how to ensure your home is exactly the home you want (and need) it to be in 2023.