We recently connected with some of our favorite home experts to discuss what’s coming in 2023 in terms of interior design—and they gave us a preview of everything from finishes to fittings. “The theme of incorporating nature in interior elements will continue to be prevalent in finishes and fittings,” she says. “We will be seeing colors inspired by nature, like softer greens and blues that are calming and pleasing to the eye." Sustainability will continue to grow in importance, and we will see that reflected in our homes as well as in finishes and furniture Design expert Gena Kirk, who oversees KB Home Design Studio, agrees. “We are seeing a lot of people move the outside in," she says. “They want natural items in their house—baskets or plants or natural wood tables. We see a lot of live-edge tables or big stumps used as an end table. Having those outdoor elements coming into the house really feeds our soul.” Youngblood agrees. “Along the lines of more dramatic themes, gothic is also said to be making a comeback. We are seeing more and more black decor and paint that creates a moody vibe.” Kirk notes this, too, citing that darker countertops are often paired with lighter cabinets. “We’re seeing a lot of lighter stained cabinets with leather—even in countertops, that weathering kind of finish.” “Because of the uncertainty in the world right now, homeowners are turning to patterns in soothing tones,” trend expert Carol Miller of York Wallcoverings says. “These colorways are more watered down than a traditional pastel, creating a calming effect: think eucalyptus, mid-level blues, and our 2022 York color of the year, At First Blush, a soft pink.” “With old-is-new,” Kirk explains. “People are going into a consignment store or buying a piece of furnishing and then refinishing it or stripping it down and just leaving it natural with maybe a nice lacquer on it.” “What people have, they want to be well-organized,” Kirk says. “We’re seeing a lot less desire for open shelving—that was a very big trend for a really long time—and glass front doors. We’re seeing customers who want to close things up and organize them well.”
“Caning has become pretty saturated out there, down to coasters and trays,” Walter says. “I think we’ll be seeing this trend mature in more woven inserts that are a bit more delicate and tone on tone.”“The untextured, minimalist look is phasing out,” Youngblood says. “People want character and dimension in their spaces, especially kitchens, and will be using more texture in stone and tiles and more use of color instead of basic white.”“We’re seeing gray gone,” Kirk says. “Everything is really warming up.”
