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12 Living Room Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2023
A look at designers' top trend predictions
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Ashley Chalmers
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Published on 10/20/22
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While the kitchen may be the heart of the home, the living room is where all the relaxing happens. From cozy movie nights to family game days, this is a room that needs to serve a lot of purposes—and ideally, look good at the same time.
With this in mind, we turned to some of our favorite designers to ask for their best predictions for living room trends in 2023.
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Goodbye, Traditional Layouts
Design: Bespoke Only / Photo: John Daniel Powers
Interior designer Bradley Odom predicts that the formulaic living room layout will be a thing of the past in 2023.
"We’re going to move away from the more traditional living room layouts of the past, like a sofa with two matching swivels, or matching sofas with a pair of table lamps,” Odom says. “In 2023, filling space with a formulaic arrangement won't be feeling exciting.”
Instead, Odom says that people are going to lean into pieces and layouts that make their space feel unique. “Whether that’s an incredible leather-wrapped daybed that anchors the room or a really distinctive chair, we’re making room for pieces that stand out—even if doing so makes for a less traditional layout,” Odom tells us.
We’re making room for pieces that stand out—even if doing so makes for a less traditional layout.
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No More Predictable Accessories
Design: Bespoke Only | Photo: Ty Cole
Odom also sees a rise in unexpected living room accessories. This doesn't mean you should kiss all your traditional coffee table books goodbye, but rather experiment with more sentimental or exciting accessories.
“We rely heavily on books and small sculptural items in a way that we’re moving past,” he tells us. “I predict that we'll see more considered and special pieces without the distraction of other accessories we see over and over again."
Odom notes that pedestals are a rising decor piece that embraces this exact method. "It really can anchor a room in an intriguing way," he explains.
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Living Rooms as Multipurpose Spaces
Design: Jennifer Hunter / Photo: Patrick Cline
Many spaces in our homes have grown to develop more than one purpose—see: the basement gym or home office closet—but another space that should be multifunctional is your living room.
“I see using living rooms as multipurpose spaces,” interior designer Jennifer Hunter says. “I always include a game table in all of my living rooms because I want clients to truly live in that space.”
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Warm and Calming Neutrals
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Jill Elliott, the founder of Color Kind Studio, predicts a change in living room color schemes for 2023. “In the living room, we are seeing warm, calming blues, peach-pinks, and sophisticated neutrals like sable, mushroom, and ecru—these are really catching my eye for 2023,” she says.
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Curves Everywhere
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While it’s been on the rise for a few years now, designer Grey Joyner tells us that curves will be ever-present in 2023. “Curved upholstery, such as curved back sofas and barrel chairs, as well as round pillows and accessories, seem to be making a comeback for 2023,” Joyner says. “Curved architecture is also very of the moment like arched doorways and interior spaces.
” Katie Labourdette-Martinez and Olivia Wahler of Hearth Homes Interiors agree. “We expect a lot more curved furniture, as we already are seeing a lot of curved sofas, as well as accent chairs and benches," they share.
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Exciting Accent Pieces
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Labourdette-Martinez and Wahler also are predicting a rise in accent chairs with unexpected detailing, as well as unexpected color pairings when it comes to textiles.
“We love the expanded options of accent chairs with rope or woven details on the back,” the team tells us. “Consider adding touches of the chair's accent material or color throughout the home to create a cohesive look. It adds visual interest and another layer of texture, which can help create a cozy, homey vibe.”
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Unexpected Color Pairings
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New textiles, colors, and patterns will take forefront in 2023, with complementary colored sofas and accent chairs creating visual interest.
“We’re really excited about larger pieces in bold colors, like burnt orange paired with muted pastel paint and textiles,” Labourdette-Martinez and Wahler share. “We love the juxtaposition of a soft blue-grey-white mixed with deep, saturated rust."
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Natural Inspiration
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While biophilic design was a huge trend for 2022, Joyner tells us that the influence of the natural world will only broaden in the coming year.
“I think natural elements like marble, rattan, wicker, and cane will continue to have a strong presence in design next year,” she says. “Along with this, earth tones seem to be sticking around. I think we will still see a lot of water tones like greens and blues.”
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Decorative Lighting
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Joyner also predicts a rise in statement lighting pieces. “Although recessed lighting is certainly not going anywhere, I think that lamps—even just as decorative pieces more so than for lighting—will be incorporated into residential spaces,” she says.
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Creative Uses for Wallpaper
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“Something I’m loving is the use of wallpaper as a border for windows and doors,” Joyner tells us. “I believe that playful uses of prints and color like this will be more widespread.”
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Painted Ceilings
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Jessica Mycek, the manager of innovation at paint brand Dunn-Edwards DURA, suggests that 2023 will see the rise of the painted ceiling.
“Many use walls as an extension of their warm and cozy space—but it doesn’t have to end there," she explains. "We like to refer to the ceiling as the 5th wall, and depending on the space and architecture of a room, painting the ceiling can create a sense of cohesiveness."
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The Return of Art Deco
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Ahead of 2020, designers predicted the rise of Art Deco and a return to the roaring 20s at some point in the new decade—and Joyner tells us that time is now.
“I think the influence of art deco-inspired accent pieces and accessories will come into play for 2023,” she says. “I’m starting to see more and more influence from this period.”
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Why Curvy Decor Is Having a Major Design Moment
After a long stretch of minimalism, the design world is softening. Neutrals and clean lines will always be timeless, but if you’re looking to stay on-trend, designers are noting something unexpected: curvy decor is back and having a major design moment.
We turned to the experts to find out why waves are the way forward.
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Curves Are Unexpected
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“Curves add not only architectural interest and diversity to a room, but also something unexpected," Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs shares with us.
"We are often used to clean lines and right angles—being thrown a curve ball is not always a bad thing.” We are often used to clean lines and right angles—being thrown a curve ball is not always a bad thing.
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Curves Add Softness and Interest
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Straight lines can be cold and clinical, but as Lina Galvao of Curated Nest tells us, curves add softness and a feeling of cozy. "Arches in architecture also add lots of visual interest,” she shares.
Donna Gariepy of Aspen & Ivy agrees. “Curved lines add softness and comfort to a room, as they are more organic and adopt more beautiful nature-inspired shapes,” she says. “Curves can also create a focal point, bring visual impact, and give the illusion of length to a surface that may be angular.”
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Arches and Curves Can Be Added With Paint
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If the architecture of your space doesn’t currently incorporate arches or curves, the good news is that it can easily be added—yes, even without costly structural changes.
“Believe it or not, you can use paint to bring some of those curves we are all loving into your own home,” Curtis assures us. “In a recent project, we used a mix of paint and plaster to not only create a beautiful focal point but to bring a new shape to the space.”
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Curvy Furniture Is All the Rage
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“You can always add an arch—this is easy for any contractor to do out of sheetrock," Galvao explains. "But if that's not an option, you can incorporate curves through furniture or decor."
Since curves are trending strongly now, finding curved furniture is easy. Galvao notes that a great option would be a curved chair, as it is a lower commitment than a larger piece, like a sofa.
"Coffee tables are also a fun way to bring in curves too, and now, we're seeing tons of case pieces, like credenzas and dressers, being designed with a curved profile,” she shares.
“Sofas, chairs, and console tables are some of my favorite pieces to add some contour to a room,” Curtis agrees.
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Even Simple Curves Are Impactful
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Gariepy notes that even simple curves can create the desired effect. “By updating your fixtures and fittings, you can add curves in a simple way,” she says. “Floor-length arched mirrors can bring an architectural aspect to a room, and making arched valences for square windows can also bring curves to an angular space.”
Stephanie Lindsey from Etch Design Group agrees, noting that if your architectural elements aren't curvy, then bring in soft arches and curves with accessories.
“Wall accents are an easy way to bring softness, like patterned wallpaper and round or arched mirrors," she says. "Simple touches to add to space include round side tables, sofas or chairs with rolled arms or rounded edges, and plants in round pots.”
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Remember Not to Overdo It
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As with any design trend, there is definitely the possibility of going overboard.
“If you overdo it and every piece of furniture has a curve, it no longer feels special,” Curtis says. Design is always in need of balance, so if you begin to incorporate arches, be sure to also add linear elements to balance them out. “Adding soft curves to a room is wonderful when the elements are complementary and cohesive with the overall design, but adding too many curves will be overwhelming,” Lindsey adds.
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Play With Your Existing Arches
Nat Kay Photography for Aspen & Ivy
It's important to understand the style of the arch, according to Galvao. She suggests paying attention to the style of architecture in your space and remaining thoughtful about how your furniture will complement it.
“When styling around an existing arch, keep it simple,” Gariepy agrees. “You don’t want to overpower the archway—just add some color and a couple of art pieces.”
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If You Love the Trend, Go for It
Tyler Karu Design
Curtis reminds us of the most important design rule of all: only add curves and archways in because you love them, not because they’re currently trending.
“If you are wanting to incorporate curves and arches into a space, don’t do it because it's on trend—do it because it fits your space and it's something you love,” she says.
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Apartment design-2023: photos of fashionable interiors, trends and trends
Fashion in interior design does not change as rapidly as in the fashion or beauty industry, but still every year new bright trends appear or old ones are transformed. Our article is about this. We will tell you what techniques will be relevant in 2023, how to choose a palette and materials. We will also show photos of fashionable apartment interiors where these trends are implemented.
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Interior trends 2023
General
- Soft minimalism
— Smart home
— Back to the past
Materials
- Tactility
– Sustainability
— Innovation
Color Schemes
— Monochrome
– Spices and spices
— Minerals and metals
The general trends in apartment design in 2023 (photo below) have hardly changed: the trend is naturalness and at the same time functionality, minimalist ideas, care for nature and yourself.
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Soft minimalism
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All modern design as a whole is built on the concept of minimalism. Refusing mindless consumption, cluttering rooms and excessive savings that lead to more frequent purchases - all this has been around for a long time and is not going to fade into the shadows.
But in the coming year, the focus will shift to softer and warmer minimalism. If earlier for many it was associated with sterility, facelessness, cold, now minimalist interiors are becoming more lively, cozy and personalized. First of all, this is expressed in the palette: warm colors in the beige-brown paradigm are increasingly taken as the basis, diluting them with muted shades of red, yellow, orange and only slightly shading them with contrasting achromats. The color scheme is complemented by tactilely pleasant textures (as much as possible wood, textiles, vegetation) and smooth rounded shapes. The latter applies both to furniture and to the very architecture of an apartment or a country house.
Minimalism can act as a base and be complemented by elements of other styles: scandi, boho, country, classics. This will add originality to the interior and give it character. nine0002 Social networks of designer Darya Mayorova
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Smart home
Now technologies are developing so rapidly that it is difficult to keep up with all the innovations.
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But you can and should gradually introduce them into your home. Every detail in the interior should simplify the life of the owners. All kinds of sensors, remote-controlled switches, timers, voice assistants, smart gadgets are an absolute must-have for any apartment or private house. If you are not ready to install a complex smart home system yet, start with local "assistants": a robot vacuum cleaner, remote-controlled curtains, water-saving faucets, multifunctional appliances, etc. nine0003
Another, larger-scale embodiment of this trend can be seen at the level of architecture and planning.
If earlier attention was mostly paid to residential and front rooms, now even the owners of small-sized apartments are trying to allocate space for inconspicuous technical areas: laundry, dressing rooms, pantries. And this is not just a meter by meter space littered with things, but well-thought-out functional rooms that greatly simplify life and logistics in the apartment.
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But in fact they absolutely do not contradict each other. Nostalgia in the interior should not be manifested in a complete departure from progress. Quite the opposite: discreet technical solutions organically complement the retro style, vintage furniture and original decor with history.
Designers and analysts are predicting a special popularity of the style of the 70s. It brings the much-needed positivity, adds coziness and nostalgic warmth, while curved and rounded silhouettes echo the trend towards organic shapes.
Grandmother's chests of drawers, leather sofas and lamps from the GDR will find a second life, and the search for unique vintage furniture on bulletin boards will become a real exciting quest. nine0003
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More precisely, the approach to their choice.
Tactility
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The same minimalism has taught us to monolithic structures and a well-balanced picture without a single superfluous detail. Such interiors are impressive in the photo, but in real life for many they are not comfortable enough. Therefore, now in the projects of Russian and foreign designers, a common leitmotif is clearly visible - a departure from perfectly even lines and smooth surfaces to natural imperfections.
The ability to see beauty in its original natural form is characteristic of the Japanese - that is why the Japandi style has become so popular. nine0003
Regardless of direction, interiors are increasingly using:
- Natural materials - untreated or unpainted wood, unpolished stone, marble with natural chips, clay, coarse cotton, etc.
- Non-ideal geometric objects. For example, circles or ovals with irregularities or unequal angles.
- Any organics and handicrafts.
Sustainable design
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Sustainable design is now on the rise. It is characterized by long-term concern for the environment, as well as the ethics of production. Not only the composition of the material is important, but also how it was created: no damage to nature, the use of renewable resources, fair working conditions.
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How materials work in an interior also matters. They must be durable, easy to care for, safe for people and animals, and finally, just comfortable. It doesn't matter if it's natural wood or bioplastic.
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Innovations
This trend is closely related to the previous one. The desire to save natural resources and take care of the world around us motivate designers to look for and create new materials.
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Therefore, every year unusual inventions appear at exhibitions.
The priority is environmentally friendly, biodegradable, recyclable raw materials. For example:
- Mushroom mycelium skin instead of natural or synthetic.
- Alternatives to concrete from certain types of sand and certain types of plants. The production of such substitutes releases less carbon into the atmosphere.
- Seaweed or kombucha furniture.
- Cork for floor, wall, ceiling cladding.
- Non-standard use of materials - for example, facades made of recycled ceramic tiles or wood. nine0128
- 3D printed furniture, partitions, decor.
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Consider the actual colors in 2023.
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Monochrome
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The neutral base does not go out of fashion and will not lose ground in the coming years. There is also a trend towards monochrome and visual simplicity in the projects. The stereotype that gray or beige as the basis of the palette is too boring is not only dispelled, but elevated to the opposite absolute when this color becomes the only one in the room. nine0003
Every day we are surrounded by a lot of bright colors, fast-changing pictures, contrasting shots, so it is important to rest from such a large amount of visual information within the walls of the house. And the best help in this is the most calm palette, consisting of shades flowing into each other. They create the effect of a single cozy space, a kind of "cocoon", which gives a sense of security and helps to relax. A variety of expressive textures help to compensate for the simplicity of the color scheme: from cold stone or concrete to warm wool and natural wood.
You can also dilute the overall monochrome with a couple of small contrasting accents to set visual beacons. nine0003
Herbs and spices
In the coming year, color schemes based on warm shades will definitely be in fashion.
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You can use any colors, but brown, red, orange and all derivatives from them will act as a trend base. For inspiration, you can imagine a counter with various spices and spices: paprika, ginger, turmeric, curry, mustard, basil, saffron, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, etc. These shades are perfectly combined with the textures of wood, stone, brick and natural fabrics. Or, on the contrary, they can be balanced and refreshed with the help of gray, white, black or navy blue. This palette is suitable for any room: from the kitchen (the most obvious choice through the associative series) to the bedroom or home office. The photo below shows the fashionable interiors of apartments in these colors.
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Another color trend is any shades of precious materials or stones.
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All these are elegant, very noble and effective colors that add depth to the interior and make it more expensive. They look equally good in natural light from a window and under artificial lighting. In this "jewelry box" you can find options for basic finishes and bright accents.
So, pay attention to:
- Dense warm shades - gold, amber, bronze, ruby, jasper, carnelian, onyx.
- Cold tones - silver, malachite, azure, mother-of-pearl, quartz, obsidian, amethyst, sapphire.
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We tell you what decoration, furniture and decor in apartments will be relevant next year
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In 2023, retro items, smart furniture and natural materials will remain in trend.
However, the ascetic minimalism, beloved by many, will be replaced by theatricality and even chaos in apartments.
Designers told what trends in interior design will be relevant in 2023.
Art for the home
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One of the main trends in the interior, which will be especially relevant next year, is the desire to create something like a gallery, the designers say.
“Increasingly, space is being prepared in advance for the appearance of art elements: sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics, graphics of various formats, antiques, from chairs and armchairs to coat hooks, coffee and coffee tables, custom-made carpets. And this trend is not limited to items. Wall painting and table setting can also be called art in the interior. Today it is important for people to express their thoughts and emotions through creativity,” said Evgeny Nedoborov, founder of INRE Design Studio. nine0003
In addition to murals, various prints and patterns that can decorate wallpaper, tiles or textiles in an apartment will be relevant, Stepan Bugaev, founder of Tochka Design studio, noted. He also noted that already now the most fashionable interiors are decorated with retro-furniture, and next year this trend will strengthen. “It is worth noting that rounded cabinets, tables and chairs will also be relevant in 2023. In addition, you should pay attention to furniture with unusual curves,” the expert noted.
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Non-conformism with a theatrical character
Minimalism is being replaced by non-conformism with a theatrical character, which gives homeowners the freedom to create interiors, the opportunity to reflect their personal philosophy.
“This is a bold departure from the usual framework, a violation of the generally accepted rules of composition. Did you expect completeness, symmetry? Perhaps you want to understand what style is in front of you? Will not work. Here it's the other way around. The interior conveys an atmosphere of incompleteness, incompleteness and a kind of creative chaos. As if it was unfinished, underpainted, underfilled.
Against this background, restored elegant furniture, vintage light feel great. Together, this determines its unique chic. Here, incongruous things create an overall balanced scene in which there is no sense of disharmony,” said Inna Kaminskaya, founder of the Grande Familia (iRoomproject) studio. nine0003
Such interiors are unique and individual, and every detail in them has its own interesting history, Kaminskaya specified.
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Tactility and natural texture
Previously, interiors were often made "dry" and soulless - they looked good in the photo, but it was not very comfortable to live in them. Today, a vector is visible when severe minimalism is moving towards spirituality and life, the designers say. “Increasingly, people think about tactility, expressive and natural texture. The design is created on the principle of "untouched by human hand". Natural materials are used in the decoration, for example, wild stone - chipped, unhewn, unpolished.
The parquet board is more often chosen in natural shades. The interior today brings a person closer to nature and enlivens his living environment,” said the founder of INRE Design. nine0003
Organics in the design of apartments and houses is only becoming more popular, emphasized Bugaev. He advised using as much wool, cotton, velvet, clay, and ceramics as possible when lining walls or upholstering furniture. “Today, fine manufactory handiwork is also gaining special value. Such a design is always carefully thought out and conveys a special energy to its owner. Luxury and natural simplicity in one bundle will make the house warm, calm and cozy,” says Kaminskaya.
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Spice colors
In 2023, warm colors with brown and pink tones will be the most relevant. They will look great against the background of a white or black base of walls, floors and ceilings, they will set a thoughtful depth and layering, the founder of the Grande Familia studio is convinced.
“Surely, many of you have seen the malls, strewn with dishes with all kinds of bright spices, they have vibrant natural colors and shades. It is they who set the motives for the color trends of 2023. White pepper, Himalayan pink salt, ground paprika, turmeric, opal basil, cinnamon, oregano or nutmeg… The most important thing is not to be afraid to experiment,” says Kaminskaya. nine0003
Natural materials such as jute, rattan, cattail and reed weave work perfectly with this palette of colors, the designer specified. According to her, finishing materials in casual style, raw surfaces, rough and textured fabrics will also remain in the trend.
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Blind spots and smart objects
Another trend that is gaining momentum is functional spaces that are invisible at the entrance to the apartment. “People are willing to pay for their comfort and functionality in the house. The trend to “surprise your neighbor” has gone, when money was spent only on those rooms where guests came, and it was possible to save money on intimate places (dressing rooms, laundry rooms).
