Real estate agent and teammate, Donna Ball, has a passion for interior design and shares some trends to watch out for in 2023.
MAXIMALIST – Minimalism is out. Abundance is in. Add rather than remove. Embellish rather than pare back. Think fluting, tassels, scalloped profiles, fringe, metallic finishes, sculptures…New luxury. Think big with wallpaper (not in scale but money) and use high-end in the entire room not just an accent wall.
MIXING – Mixing metals, mixing vintage with new, mixing styles. The eclectic and vintage “Hipstoric Home” is curated with belongings acquired over a lifetime. Use new IKEA frames with old family pictures, kid’s art, or vintage prints from Etsy to create a gallery wall. Mix real plants with faux but definitely bring plants to your interior décor.
CURVATURE – curves…mirrors, counter edges, furniture, fixtures, architectural arche. Lines are moving away from sharp edges toward a softer profile.
COLOR – Gray is out. Greige (a warmer form of gray) is in. Rich, deep dark accent colors. Beige and brown warm tones as a base. A nod to more tranquil tones when using colors…like sage green. Monochromatic rooms with same color walls, trim, toned furniture and accessories are popping up everywhere.
FURNITURE – Natural or stained wood and darker tones. No more painted chippy furniture. Rattan and wicker (in accents as well as furniture). And you can never go wrong with a classic leather piece.
ACCESSORIES, ART & TEXTILES – Decorative and colored glass, depression glass, ribbed glass. Terracotta. Gallery walls mixing artwork, photos, and sculpture taken a step further to fill an entire space floor to ceiling and / or around corners. Anything mushroom (fungi). It’s all about artfully combining items with different textures from different eras.
LIGHTING – Dark and moody rooms are in. Sometimes a low-light room actually reads better with dark walls rather than light walls which can look dingy instead of actually brightening the space. Replace cool white LEDs with warm white bulbs in fixtures. Go for well-lit rooms with a warm glow. Choose fixtures with mixed metals and natural materials. Bubble lights, pleated empire lamp shades, and lantern pendants are in.
KITCHENS – White kitchens will always be a classic but more wood tones in cabinets, islands and shelving. Two-toned cabinets have been in and remain in with darker color on the bottom and lighter on the top. White appliances but with a more modern twist. Butler pantries. Bold, thick statement marble 3” thick or more.
TEXTURES – The theme is warmth and textures contribute. Move away from stark black, white and gray to warmer neutrals and applications like limewash, plaster & micro cement. Incorporate woven furniture and accents like rattan, wicker and even macramé (but caution that the macramé may not be as timeless as some of the other textures mentioned).
The focus this year is on creating a warm and friendly space filled with history and personality where we welcome family, friends, and pets (check out Barkitecture), and embrace sustainable practices like using reclaimed building materials and vintage furniture and art acquired over time. This is a big departure from the minimalist, clean lines and everything feeling new that we have come to embrace over the past few years so take your time and incorporate whatever trends appeal to you so that your home evolves and becomes a reflection of the people residing there.
When it comes time to sell, your real estate agent may have advice on changes that will appeal to the buyer demographic at the moment but, in the meantime, make your space uniquely your own and enjoy it!
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