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31 Home Design Ideas That Will Change the Way We Decorate in 2023
Welcome the new year in style—saturated paint hues, impeccable textures, and lighting that brings joy.Photo: Reagan Taylor for JL Design
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Tips and tricks for interior trends that make your abode au courant
By Sarah Lyon
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New Year, new interiors. Enter home design ideas for 2023. A forecast led by interior designers with a pulse on trends that will be shaping the upcoming year, and beyond. With the pandemic somewhat in the rearview mirror, mainstream designers and TikTok creators alike are predicting that home decor will take on an optimistic turn filled with vibrant colors and sustainable DIY projects, all the while maintaining a love for nature-inspired textures and accessories.
While the soft green palettes are still trending, especially when it comes to kitchen cabinets, pinks are coming in strong. Repurposed furniture is also having a moment with tutorials on transforming a dining table into a chic coffee table or building a plant enclave out of an apothecary cabinet. Perhaps one of the most exciting things about 2023 home design ideas is the mix of new and old design elements, a twist on the ever popular grandmillenial trend with a decidedly contemporary refresh. “2023 is taking us to a new level of design,” says Cleveland-based Ashleigh Clark, principal of Ashleigh Clark Interior Design Group. “We saw a neutral approach to design throughout the pandemic, creating homes that look like a Pinterest ad. People are now craving character and warmth. Personality driven decor is sweeping across the nation. Art that is personal, color that evokes a positive mood mixed with natural elements, are creating homes that feel cozy while adding plenty of character.
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If you fear that the only way to embrace all of 2023’s home design ideas means parting with your current decor and starting from scratch—all the while draining your bank account—fear not. Many of next year’s best looks are easy to DIY, meaning you can exercise your creativity and save cash while making your space covetable and conversation-worthy. The following 31 home design ideas are just too good to ignore.
1. Infuse decor with warm wood tones
Designer Lindye Galloway invites warm notes into contemporary bathroom design.
Photo: Chad Mellon
Warm wood is making a comeback, notes designer Lindye Galloway of Lindye Galloway Design Studio and Shop, based in Costa Mesa, California. “Wood can bring warmth, depth, and an intimate feel that creates a serene scene,” she says. Galloway particularly enjoys incorporating it into the ceiling and vanity pieces in the bathroom. “This can especially help with an all-white bathroom where you want to keep it light and bright but have that warm feeling,” she adds.
On a smaller scale, consider DIY’ing a warm wood frame for an existing mirror that could use an upgrade, or swapping builder-grade metal drawer pulls with stylish wooden options.
2. Add a fashionable influence to bedrooms
An eclectic bed canopy by interior designer Tara McCauley fuses several eras of glamour into one statement space.
Photo: Hanna Grankvist
When formulating a vision for this bedroom, which was featured in the 2022 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, New York designer Tara McCauley was inspired by fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, who lived in Paris at the peak of the Art Deco and Surrealist movements. “The draped canopy above the bed certainly doesn’t echo the streamlined, machine-inspired forms of the Art Deco period, but I wanted to juxtapose the rectilinear headboard and bedside lamps with something soft,” McCauley explains. “The canopy feels a bit more Hollywood Regency than Art Deco, but it takes just one look at film sets from Hollywood’s Golden Age to see how those two styles are closely entwined.
” DIY a canopy of your own—no matter your preferred aesthetic—with these designer tips.
3. Pantries continue to reign
A secret pantry with a big, bold surprise; project by Maestri Studio.
Photo: Stephen Karlisch
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Pantries that prioritize function and maximize storage are something we’ve grown to appreciate even more in recent years. “If being under quarantine at home revealed anything during the pandemic, it’s how to become more organized,” explains Houston-based Sherrell Neal of Sherrell Design Studio. “The pantry is not just a junky storage room of dry goods, it’s how we plan meals, sort food groups, and make shopping lists. It’s really become an extension of the kitchen space.” Neal anticipates that we will continue to see an emphasis on pantry organization and design into the new year.
4. Mix and match old with new
“One of the great things about antiques is their quality craftsmanship, creating long-lasting pieces that can have many homes throughout the ages,” says interior designer Joshua Smith.
Photo: Lisa Romerein
Styling antique finds alongside contemporary furnishings will never go out of style, says designer Joshua Smith of studio Joshua Smith in New York. “The thrill of combining these items is incorporating modern pieces into more traditional spaces, or vice versa,” says Smith who suggests by tossing in a French Louis chair into a modern space. Just don’t go overboard by adding too many periods into one room. “It brings confusion to the energy of the space,” he continues. “Think about common threads between the objects, like color, texture, shape.”
5. Say yes to plaster
Plaster walls bestow a subtle wow factor, as seen in this Maestri Studio design.
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Take the walls and ceilings to the next level with the addition of a plaster finish. “Plaster is making a comeback along with all other natural surfaces because of the character it adds to a space and the character that it adds over time as it lives in a space,” explains interior designer Katie Paulsen of Maestri Studio in Dallas.
“Even in its most polished state, it adds a comfort that can’t be achieved with faux looks.” Not ready for a major revamp? Incorporate plaster fireplace surrounds, chandeliers, and side tables into your home, Paulsen suggests. “Its versatility allows us to use it in so many different ways,” she adds. “We’re predicting that it will be making an appearance just about everywhere.”
6. Go bold in the kitchen
The phasing out of the all-white kitchen continues. And the penchant for color is visible in coating cabinets in bold, unexpected hues. Grab that paint brush and get to it. “Rich cool tones, such as peacock or royal blue as well as emerald green, are colors that create a stunning contrast when combined with the quartzite and marble options,” notes Jerad Gardemal of JF Gardemal Designs in Baton Rouge. “You have two beautiful elements that are distinct alone, but when combined make a grand statement.” High gloss and lacquer finishes further emphasize the jewel-like kitchen spaces.
7. Get artsy with statement light fixtures
Sherrell Design Studio proves that a chandelier doesn’t have to be stuffy.
Photo: Michael Hunter
Say goodbye to the standard-looking light fixtures and opt for something that makes a statement instead. “Although popular in the last decade, traditional lanterns and pairs of lanterns have become mundane,” Gardemal says. “Improvements in both the design and technology of multi-point lighting make them much easier to work with,” he adds. “You now have the ability to experiment with globe styles, heights, and finishes to create a truly custom statement.”
8. Rethink bathroom walls and floors
Classic vintage meets contemporary in this Maestri Studio project.
Photo: Nathan Schroder
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If your bathroom floors or walls need a facelift, plan to go retro with hexagons, rhomboids, and circles, Gardemal advises. “These tile shapes have made appearances for hundreds of years and though the shapes aren’t new, the variety of tile sizes available has given them a refresh,” he explains.
Opt for tiles with combos of white, gray, and black to nail that classic vintage aesthetic. Alternatively, try larger tiles paired with patterned accent tiles boasting touches of metallics and iridescent glazes.
9. Consider Trompe-L’oeil
The guest room’s faux-draped walls and ceiling were painted by decorative artist Agustin Hurtado. Chris Pearson, a fellow artist, painted the floor to mimic the bed coverlets of Pierre Frey’s Sirenes.
Photo: Max Burkhalter
Make like designer Nick Olsen and add major wow-factor to your home by incorporating patterns and furnishings that deceive the eye. Take a peek inside his Dutchess County, New York, home to get inspired by clever takes on wall coverings, textiles, and floor designs that go way beyond the basic.
10. Stencil floors
Stencil or tile? If you can’t tell, we won’t either. Courtesy of Annie Sloan, seen in The Colourist Issue 9.
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While stenciling tile is nothing new, creators are steering away from the overdone encaustic tile patterns in grey, black, white and blue and experimenting with contemporary motifs.
“Choose starkly contrasting colors for a crisp and fresh look,” suggests Annie Sloan, paint and color expert based in Oxford, England, and creator of Chalk Paint, who has utilized household objects including cereal bowls and magazines to create one of a kind stencils. “These simple shapes look fabulous in block bright colors. Pastel square shapes reference ’50s diners, perfect for grandmillennial interiors, while curved designs reference Vernor Patton and ’60s cool.”
11. Upcycle housewares in a glam way
The antique Kintsugi restoration technique finds beauty in imperfections by filling broken pottery cracks with gold paint.
Photo: Marco Montalti
Before you dispose of dishes, pictures frames, and even large furniture items that have seen better days, think about ways in which you can repurpose these pieces to add some new life. Saw down that dining table and turn it into the coffee table of your dreams, as Lance Thomas of Thomas Guy Interiors in Lake Charles, Louisiana, did in his own home.
12. Embrace the ’70s mirrored backsplash
Take a look back—50 years back—when tackling the backsplash, suggests Alex Alonso of Mr. Alex Tate Design. “So much of the ’70s has crept back into fashion,” he says, noting that a smoky mirrored backsplash is “very chic and trendy.” The Miami-Los Angeles–based designer adds that people are looking to make kitchens warm but still keep them modern and interesting, and a mirrored backsplash can do just that. Or you can create a vibrant custom backsplash with watercolor, marbled paper, even a piece of pretty fabric that’s protected behind a pane of tempered glass.
13. Enhance walls with limewash paint
Interior designers, like Sarah Weichel of Swike Design, employ Portola Paints & Glazes lime wash paint for distinctive wall texture.
Photo: Austin Leis
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We can expect to see more plaster and lime wash come 2023. “There is a return to warmer tones in design with a desire for more of a lived-in, comfortable feel,” Galloway says.
“Limewash creates a sense of old mixed with new and allow a room to have a moodier feel.” She encourages the trying out limewash in entryways or powder rooms to give those spaces more depth. Portola Paints comes in dozens of shades, from snowy Solaris to cerulean Hacienda to Vintage Black.
14. Elevate with reeded detail
A jade reeded bathroom cabinet, installed by Maestri Studio, bring in a modern twist on texture.
Reeded detailing is here to stay. Julia Newman, a Los Angeles designer and founder of Julia Adele Design says, “because not only does it look good, it is an easy DIY project.” Cabinets, kitchen islands, and IKEA revamps have all seen plenty of reeded love. Fluting, a similar design with concave grooves, as opposed to convex ridges, is also gaining traction. Use reeding [or fluting] to transform a number of furnishings. “You can take simple, inexpensive, or older pieces and add this detail to make it look high end and give it new life,” says Newman, who recently worked on a project that involved a reeded murphy bed.
“Many available options looked dated,” she explains. “Since this would be such a large piece I wanted it to add visual interest to the room.”
15. Display artwork with flair
A black, white, and brass kitchen in a rental by Brady Tolbert, spiffed up large scale art.
Photo: Tessa Neustadt
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Gallery walls have their place in the interior design world, but when it comes to specialty art pieces, like a vintage canvas painted by your grandmother, or a thrifted midcentury print, DIY’ing a frame may be the way to go. To display consider innovating approaches to hanging art, such as installing a picture rail or layering a cluster of vintage frames on top of one another.
16. Try two-toned upholstery
Repurposing furniture is a going to be big in the new year, that’s why tackling a stained couch cushion with complementary fabric for a nuanced two-tone look is the way to go. “A really rich plaid paired with a mohair, velvet, or leather would look great,” notes Libby Rawes of Sharp & Grey Interiors in Philadelphia.
17. Rethink existing furniture
A bathroom vanity has a one-of-a-kind vibe when DIY is involved.
Photo: Kim Sayer
Before you buy new furniture, see if you can repurpose something you already own. For instance, instead of splurging on nightstands, perhaps utilize mismatched chairs or floating shelves to get the job done and create a personalized bedroom design.
18. Try a surprising color
Make your space into a jewel box, like this gem of a room from JL design.
Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck
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Energetic greens like Troop Beverly Hills, a new hue from Backdrop, are sticking around for 2023. “Emerald green is a timeless color that will never go out of style,” notes Rachel Burger of Nashville’s JL Design. “We like to incorporate saturated colors, such as emerald green, into our designs because they are attractive and stimulating to the eye.”
19. Modernize dated furniture
Give old furniture a revamp by covering it in a high gloss lacquer, which “can modernize a piece of furniture and give it new life depending upon the space,” explains designer Jen Samson, who runs an eponymous firm in Laguna Beach, California.
“Grasscloth or faux skin wallpaper give a desk or a console a totally new look.” Another approach is to simply tackle a piece’s legs. Samson is a proponent of adding wood or brass in particular. The DIY can be as simple as ordering a new set.
20. Go full Coastal Granddaughter
Coastal meets contemporary by the Curated Nest.
Photo: Kyle J Caldwell
In the last six months, #coastalgranddaughter went from 15.2 million views on TikTok to 95.4 million (at the time of publication). An offspring of 2022’s coastal grandmother aesthetic, this lifestyle is a bit more carefree. “The younger, fresher version dons the skirts, twists on traditional florals with larger scale prints and current trending palettes like sage greens and terra-cottas,” explains Karen Wolf of Karen B. Wolf Interiors in Short Hills, New Jersey. “This generation gathers with family, embraces greenery, light filled interiors, lighter woods and elevated comfort. Finishes are worn but not overly distressed and forms are softly architectural.
” Make use of ginghams, ticking stripes, plaids, and houndstooth, Wolf advises. You can start by giving cabinets a refreshing coastal makeover.
21. Tackle textured wallpaper
JL Design is all about texture when it comes to wallcoverings.
Photo: Leslee Mitchell
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Why settle for regular wallpaper when you can install something textural instead? Whether you’re drawn to florals, snakeskin, or something in between, there’s a wall covering option for you. Looking to think even further outside the basic wall coverings? Try painting a mural over textured paper for an even greater impact.
22. Hail curvy furniture
Curvy is beautiful, by Hilary Matt Interiors.
Photo: Courtesy of Hilary Matt Interiors
Curvy furniture is still en vogue, but try not to overdo it when arranging your favorite pieces. Alonso offers guidance: stick to two curvy items per room. “Try a coffee table with a curvy detail, perhaps some table lamps with subtle curves, or perhaps go with a curvy mirror,” he suggests.
“Don’t overdo it, unless you’re going for the Memphis, post-modern capsule. At which point, knock yourself out.” And keep measurements top of mind as always. “Due to the nature of the shape, curvy furniture takes up more real estate in a room,” adds Hayley English of Hayley English Interiors in Pasadena. “Confirm all pieces are of appropriate scale before pulling the trigger.” When in doubt, select one piece, like a sinuous couch from Rove Concepts, and decorate around it.
23. Apply borders to painted walls
Emily June Design balances a moody wall with a patterned border at the top.
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Yes, you can enjoy a mix of both paint and wallpaper in a given space without having to default to an accent wall. The key here is to install some chic borders. “Try layering a printed wallpaper border atop a plain painted wall; a clever way to add character to an otherwise monotonous space,” says designer Angela Harris of Denver-based TRIO.
Unlike the cheesy and too-country patterns of yesteryear, companies are releasing contemporary motifs, like the newly launched Lick X Kelly Hoppen CBE wallpaper borders that make minimalism timeless.
24. Pack a punch in a small rooms
Interior designer Isabel Ladd implemented chartreuse paint on doors to distract from awkward angles of the space.
Photo: Andrew Kung Group
Add extra oomph to even the smallest of rooms by saying yes to style and drama galore, even if the space has an odd layout. In an attic bathroom with sloped, uneven walls and ceilings that made wallpapering impossible, Isabel Ladd of Isabel Ladd Interiors in Lexington, Kentucky, switched gears with peppy paint. “A muralist painted this pattern to look like paper, but we had much more control over where the motifs would land because it was hand painted,” Ladd explains.
25. Mix textures and fabrics
JL Design mixes leather, suede, and plush carpeting for a cohesive look.
Photo: Courtesy of JL Design
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“Nothing feels more relevant as we head into 2023 than mixing textures and fabrics,” says designer Noel Gatts, founder of Beam & Bloom in Bloomfield, New Jersey. “Consider balance, movement, and direction when mixing patterns and textures, and whether you want the feel of the space to be soothing or energizing.” If you have a long linear rug, for example, you can either intentionally carry that theme through with vertical patterns up a wall, or completely break it up with a solid or more organic rounded feel to furniture and walls that stop the line, suggests the HGTV star of Home Inspector Joe.
26. Paint the radiator a bold hue
Make the radiator an accessory by using bold paint.
Photo: Liznylon Designs
“Gone are the days of ugly radiators,” says Liz Engelsen of Liznylon Designs. “When designing a room, I used to think about where I could hide a radiator; now I think of it as a design element.
” And whether you choose to have the radiator blend into the wall color or paint it a bold hue is entirely up to you, Engelsen comments.
27. Employ storage in unconventional spaces
Think creatively about how to maximize your home’s storage capabilities, even if that means making use of the area under your bed—a designer-approved hack! Miami-based designer Tatiana Seikaly of Studio Seikaly, for instance, elevated a bed in a child’s bedroom to create a closet underneath. “The stairs leading up to the bed doubled as drawers for additional storage,” she says of the one-of-a-kind setup.
28. Cozy up with banquette seating
Wake up a white kitchen with a bright nook, as done by Hilary Matt Interiors.
Photo: Courtesy of Hilary Matt Interiors
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Add a café vibe (and a whole corner of hidden storage) to a small kitchen by building out a corner banquette—pair with a bistro table and chair and you’ve got a Parisian setup.
“Using a banquette for seating at a kitchen table is a great way to save space,” explains designer Stephanie Brown, who operates an eponymous firm in Vancouver. “Fixed bench seating allows the grouping to be tucked closer to the wall.” And why not think outside the box a bit with the materials you use? “There are fun, more trendy ways to design your banquette, such as with channel-tufting upholstery, or organic, curvy shapes,” Brown says. “If getting something custom or built-in isn’t within reach, then look for cool free-standing bench or settee furniture pieces.” Bonus: a colorful banquette gives off positive vibes.
29. Don’t underestimate mirrors
Mirror, mirror on the wall, you make interiors shine, like in this Urbanology Designs space.
Photo: True Homes Photography
Mirrors aren’t just for checking hair on the way out the door. “Mirrors are a great source to reflect light and open up a space,” explains Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs.
“They can make a room feel larger and brighter, so if a corner of your home is dark and feels cramped, a mirror is a brilliant solution to make your space feel lighter.” Curtis is especially eager to incorporate large floor mirrors into her 2023 projects. Give a standard mirror a bit of panache by elevating it with resin, gold leaf, or something else entirely.
30. Plant vertical gardens
The plant shelf is a classic, plant expert Nick Catsumpas says of his Burrow shelf display.
Photo: Shelby Pine
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Green friends are here to stay—but why not display them in a new configuration? Gabrielle Thompson of the Plant Baby Mama says that in 2023 we’ll be seeing more “vertical gardens”: think shelves, hanging plants, and plant walls. These have been popular for a while, she says, but will evolve to include colorful plants, like red aglaonema and strawberry syngoniym.
31. Saturate with moody, natural colors
Think of mossy green as a moody neutral per this Maestri Studio kitchen project.
Photo: Jenifer McNeil Baker
Say yes to moody hues. “Moving into 2023, I anticipate we will continue to see a lot of earth tones, especially many shades of green,” says Amanda Barnes of Amanda Barnes Interiors. “Whether it is on cabinets or walls, this verdant shade will be everywhere.” Not sure how to determine which green is best for you? “Like many other hues, finding the right color means balancing the undertones of the green, as many read a little gray in the late evening light,” Barnes explains.
5 DIY Plant Stand Ideas That Are Actually Furniture | Architectural Digest
Those with an ever-growing potted plant collection are always thinking about creative houseplant display solutions. Even though the internet is full of DIY plant stand ideas, the crafty guru that you are might want to build one to suit your own interiors. AD is here for you with five inspiring plant stand ideas made from existing furniture pieces so that your trailing pothos, stately palms, and even diminutive air plants can fill up every nook and cranny of your home beyond wall-mounting houseplants to vertical spaces.
Selected text reprinted from the new book Plant Coach: The Beginner’s Guide to Caring for Plants and the Planet by Nick Catsumpas, published by Abrams. Photographs © 2022 by Shelby Pine.
Photo: Shelby Pine
Below, experts give you a step-by-step tutorial on how you can also convert a coffee table, side table, and other unique flat surfaces into stunning statement pieces that double as plant stands in case you’re out of space on the mantlepiece, window ledge, bookshelves, and countertops. These DIY plant stand furniture ideas will make your houseplants the envy of everyone perusing your socials.
Coffee table planter
A cute and compact DIY by landscaper Nick Catsumpas
Photo: Shelby Pine
Trailing pothos gives the coffee table a romantic vibe.
Photo: Shelby Pine
Coffee tables can host a bevy of plants. When filming Instant Dream Home in Los Angeles last year, author, urban farmer, and landscaper Nick Catsumpas tried to fashion “living furniture.
” The result can be found in his new book, Plant Coach: The Beginner’s Guide to Caring for Plants and the Planet. “The vision I had was to make the coffee table a planter, fit with a waterproof planting trough and drainage hole,” Catsumpas says. There would be a sunken area, or river, as he calls it, where the plants would be, he says. “Once the plants were in place, the trough would become invisible, and it would appear as if the plants were growing out of the table itself.” The complete instructions for this DIY can be found at Farmer Nick.
Catsumpas could not forget about succulents, of course.
Photo: Shelby Pine
To make this coffee table planter, you’ll need:
- Wood planks of your choice (Catsumpas used a plank of California Sycamore)
- Power drill
- Band saw
- Nail gun
- Clamps
- Kreg jig kit and Kreg 1-inch screws
- Tape measure
- Wood glue
- Handsaw
- Resin
- Pencil
- Tung oil for wood finishing
- Plants of your choice (Catsumpas used 10 to 12 assorted four-inch Philodendron and pothos Scindapsus plants)
Step 1: Build the table
Catsumpas’s tabletop is 46.
5 inches long, 1.25 inches thick, and about 12 inches wide. Cut the wood plank horizontally in half with the band saw to make the tabletop space for the plants. Cut four more wood plank pieces with a table saw for the apron. The long sides should be cut to be 36x1x4". Then cut the short sides to 18x1x4". Next, use the table saw to make the four legs, with each leg measuring 18x2x2". Connect the legs and apron using wood glue. Let dry overnight.
The plant table coming together.
Photo: Shelby Pine
Step 2: Make the trough
As the table dries, work on the planting trough. This will stay underneath the tabletop, but will be hidden from view by the table’s apron. Catsumpas used cedar plywood to make the trough.
Using a table saw or hand saw, cut the wood into five pieces: the bottom should measure 38.5x12x0.5", the two shorter sides should measure 12x3x0.5", and the two longer sides should measure 38.5x0.5". After all the pieces are cut, attach with a nail gun.
Finally, add a thin layer of resin to ensure the trough is waterproof. This will prevent water from the plants’ pots from soaking into the wood.
Step 3: Put it all together
Now put all your pieces together beginning with the table frame and trough. Using the Kreg Jig, Catsumpas nailed the trough within the tabletop frame. Next, add the apron sides. Apply finishing oil. Fill the river of your table with plants.
You can even use this DIY coffee table as a platform for floral arrangements.
Photo: Shelby Pine
Planted side table
How to Plant a Room authors get creative with living room furniture.
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A way to dip your toes into creative DIY furniture plant displays is to start with small side tables. Artist and author Morgan Doane of Planting Pink in Tampa, Florida, and Portland-based author and blogger Erin Harding of Clever Bloom wrote How to Plant a Room to inspire others to bring some green into their abode with unique plant stand ideas.
“We wanted the projects to be accessible to as many people as possible,” Doane says. Harding loves that this DIY uses existing furniture pieces and works well with popular plants like succulents. “They have shorter root structures and have infrequent watering needs,” she says.
To make this planted side table, you’ll need:
- Tarp or sheets of newsprint
- Metal side table with tray
- Activated charcoal
- Potting soil
- Gardening gloves
- Small succulent and cacti plants
- Decorative pebbles
Step 1: Build a foundation
Spread a layer of activated charcoal in the bottom of the stainless steel side table tray. This will absorb excess moisture and help prevent rot. Add a thin layer of potting soil on top of the charcoal layer.
Step 2: Place the desert plants
Wearing gardening gloves, remove the plants from their pots and gently massage the roots until they can be spread out and flattened. (Alternatively, you can also wrap a few layers of newsprint around the cacti before touching them to help protect hands in addition to wearing gloves.
) Begin planting in the center of the side table, placing the tallest plants there and moving out toward the edges with squatter and shorter plants. Fill in the gaps with small cacti and succulents. Turn the tray as you go for a well-rounded grouping of plants.
Step 3: Add decorative touches
Once you have the plants where you want them, add decorative rocks to anchor succulents and cover the soil. For this project, Harding and Doane used a five-pound bag of small white pebbles. Finally, make sure your table is placed in a well-lit spot near a bright window for your desert plants to thrive.
Library catalog cabinet
The Re/Sprout co-owner Kanti Crain gives her plant stand a scholarly spin.
Photo: Kanti Crain
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A library catalog cabinet offers a sense of height and refinement, and it also allows for some flexibility in plant arrangements. The Re/Sprout co-owner Kanti Crain in Indianapolis says you can even change your plant displays in these cabinets to match the season.
“Also, these types of pieces have been around for a long time, so you’ve got a variety of styles to match your decor,” she says. Crain was able to collect her midcentury-modern card catalog from a vintage dealer in Chicago.
To make this library catalog cabinet, you’ll need:
- A library catalog cabinet
- Small trailing or tall houseplants
- Planters with saucers
Step 1: Find the cabinet
Perhaps the hardest thing about this DIY is just finding the right library catalog cabinet. “Unfortunately, the price of card catalog or apothecary furniture has been increasing as they trend,” Crain says. But you can still locate them among antique shops or “Facebook Marketplace, and sometime IG searches will turn up private sellers,” she says.
Step 2: Select plants
For this display, size is key. Be sure to choose plants small enough to fit in the drawers but large enough to poke out. This will provide the visual interest in the furniture that has caught the attention of so many on social media.
“Trailing plants will usually be a good fit, any pothos, Scindapsus, trailing Monstera plants, or trailing Philodendron,” Crain says. Or, try long and strap leaf plants such as Anthurium friedrichsthalii, Anthurium pallidiflorum, or Anthurium vittarifolium. “If you have enough light, Hoyas should be great here,” she says. Just be sure to use pots and planters with saucers to preserve the life of the furniture, she says.
Step 3: Rotate plants
Crain rotates her plants by gradually turning each to face different directions. This ensures the plants get enough light while creating variety in terms of how the plants are displayed.
The ultimate plant shelf
The plant shelf is a classic, Catsumpas says of his Burrow shelf display.
Photo: Shelby Pine
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“You cannot be a self-respecting plant parent without your #plantshelfie, and they are especially popular for city dwellers to maximize their planting space,” Catsumpas says.
“My plant shelf is the centerpiece of my living room.” Although his plant shelf acts more as a plant wall, for this DIY, you can keep it small or go big like Catsumpas. Be sure to choose a wall that receives good lighting and is strong enough to support the weight of your chosen plant shelf.
To make this plant shelf, you’ll need:
- Shelf of choice (Catsumpas used Index Wall Shelf from Burrow)
- Stud finder
- Level, tape, pencil
- Power drill
- Masonry drill bits
- Hammer
- Screws and anchors
- Tape measure
- 18 plants and planters (4" to 6" in diameter)
Step 1: Install the shelf
Make sure the shelf is level at installation.
Photo: Shelby Pine
Every shelf is unique, so the installation instructions will vary. Locate the installation poster guide that comes with the shelf and position the poster on your desired location on the wall. Use a level to ensure that the poster is aligned and straight.
Once level, tape the corners of the posters to the wall. Drill two oversized holes through the poster’s indicated spots in the desired position (the Burrow shelf Catsumpas used has holes in the back where the screw head will slide into). After you’ve drilled the holes, remove the poster. Hammer the anchor into each of the holes. Drill the screws into the two anchors, leaving about half an inch of the screw head exposed. Slide the shelf onto the wall.
Step 2: Select the plants and planters
A pretty planter is just as important as the plant.
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“I strongly recommend planning out your plant-planter combinations before putting them on the shelf,” Catsumpas says. Why do this? “Because you may be limited by the amount of space in each shelf gap.” Catsumpas leaves enough space between plants so they are not crowded. He selected plants that were no more than six inches tall. Moreover, the taller the plant, the smaller the vessel he’d pick.
Consider what plants you place on the taller shelves, as these may be hard to reach. Catsumpas recommends using drought-resistant plants up high.
Blooming table
This plant table DIY is one of the easiest to make. Annika Marie in Portland always wanted a blooming table, so she made one. “I happened to come across a little table for free on the side of the road,” she says. “The table had a loose glass top resting on a wood frame, and it was the perfect size.” But antique shops and Facebook Marketplace are other great places to find a table that can work for this DIY.
To make this blooming table, you’ll need:
- Glass top table
- Perforated stainless steel sheet
- Small wood furniture legs and rubber stoppers
- Gravel and soil
- Succulents of your choice
Step 1: Make the table plant safe
Marie found a 12x24" perforated stainless steel sheet at a hardware store. She then cut this to size and attached it to the underside of her table’s frame with screws.
“This material is sturdy enough to hold up the plants,” she says. “But it’s also really moldable and allows for drainage.”
Step 2: Prop up the glass
“I needed to keep the glass propped up enough to leave room for the plants, so I got some small wooden furniture legs and some rubber stoppers,” she says. These she screwed in upside down into the top of the table frame. “Then I placed the rubber stoppers on top of them to protect the glass. Unusual, but it worked!”
Step 3: Add the gravel and plants
Spread gravel over the perforated stainless steel sheet. This prevents the soil from falling out. Then Marie added the soil and planted all her succulents. Since the steel sheet has holes, even with the gravel in place, Marie suggests that you lift the glass top and water with care. “Place the blooming table in the shower or outside, letting it fully drain before putting it back.” Luckily, as the plants don’t need much water, you can perform this task only as needed.
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.
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.
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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.
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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Back into the past
An interesting parallel with the active use of new technologies is created by another, almost opposite trend - the design clearly traces back to the past.
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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.
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Interior design trends in year 2 and 3 include materials. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
- 3D printed furniture, partitions, decor.
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Consider the actual colors in 2023.
If you are planning to renovate an apartment, these photo designs will definitely inspire you.
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.
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.
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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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Jewelry box
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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Interior design trends in the new decade continue to evolve towards creating the most comfortable environment for a person, using natural materials, comfortable furniture, pastel shades and much more.
2023 interior design trends
Interiors designed in a particular style are gradually fading into the background, now personalization prevails. It is in fashion to transform living spaces, according to lifestyle and personal comfort. Because most people live and work in an urban environment, the tangible feeling of a forest or grassland is lost. Therefore, many of us seek to find peace in the midst of noise. Hence the need for natural elements: traditional wood, stone, an abundance of light sources, groups of green plants - everything that reminds of nature.
Interior styles
Personal space decoration can usually tell a lot about the owner. For a modern person, his house is a real source of strength and inspiration, so the atmosphere should fully correspond to the lifestyle. In the new decade, individual approach will be increasingly in demand in residential interiors. Convenience and practicality also play an important role - the functional content of the interior should not only reflect the mood and character of the owners, but also improve their lifestyle.
Ecostyle
Residents of a metropolis often lack natural aesthetics. Ecostyle returns to nature and characterizes biophilia - love for nature. Most people strive to create the most calm and comfortable interior for themselves, while using as many sources of natural light as possible (large windows, lots of mirrors), sometimes choosing light garden furniture instead of massive furniture for living rooms and dining rooms, decorating living spaces with indoor plants.
You can form a green oasis at home with the help of stabilized moss and large living plants, and complement their composition in an unusual way - using tropical prints in the decor. The selected finishing materials are of natural origin - wood, stone, bamboo, concrete or cork.
Ecostyle welcomes such small decorations as wicker or earthenware, stone coasters, linen, silk or wool textiles. In other words, aesthetic consumption implies that we care where, by whom and how a chair or glass is made.
Mix of styles
In other words, when creating a modern style in the interior, rely on eclecticism. In this case, you no longer need to look for many identical chairs or cutlery. We need design not for everyone, but for everyone. The organization of living space is designed to combine different styles, textures and time. The favorites of this trend are oval shapes and smooth lines.
Eclecticism remains one of the most difficult styles, because when creating an interior it is sometimes difficult to keep the line between contrast and random use of different design elements that, at first glance, do not fit with each other at all. Here, it is best to follow the rule of combining no more than 3 styles.
It is better to observe a sense of proportion than to overload your interior and then experience psychological discomfort. Natural materials, light shades and functional furnishings also remain companions of style.
Furniture is selected ergonomic, compact size.
Minimalism
Minimalism in interior design focuses on maximum simplicity and clarity. People no longer tend to fill their home with unnecessary things. Only the necessary remains in the interior, which gives the development of the very aesthetics.
Such an interior can also be enriched with unusual finds, such as sculptural elements. But still, the peculiarity of this style lies in the use of restrained natural materials, giving a sense of space and light. For example, the design of the walls can be completely different: from textured plaster to wallpapering.
It is important and correct to choose a color combination without a pattern - white is suitable as a base, and graphic gray can serve as a contrast. You can also combine glass, concrete or natural stone with a pronounced relief.
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Refined classic interior lines are always in trend. Neoclassicism, in comparison with classical design, is more concise, restrained and harmoniously combined with innovative approaches to creating functional housing. The interiors of neoclassical apartments also have luxury, elegance with a moderate amount of furniture and decor.
This style is ideal for large apartments with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. Neoclassicism implies a combination of calm tones (or a game of contrast), correct symmetrical proportions, the use of noble materials for decoration, an abundance of mirrors, elegant details and shapes, but not too lush and pretentious.
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The first thing that forms the image of the interior is color.
Today, fashion is accompanied by a feeling of lightness, which is transmitted to our living spaces. Modern technologies, cultural and economic factors, as well as environmental issues also affect our lives.
Expert paint brands offer a variety, from light pinks and field shades to rich blues and greens. But the most important thought remains the desire to strengthen human love for nature, forests and the ocean. The key colors of the 2023 season are the following shades:
- First Light - delicate pink, otherwise - the color of the morning sky.
Pink color in the interior does not lose ground. For the beginning of the next decade, the shade was not chosen by chance, it is intended to symbolize a new dawn of thinking and a bright perspective with a maximum optimistic view of the future.
In the interior, the shade looks great as a total dominant, use it to paint walls, floors or ceilings, and it can also be complemented with other colors as accents.
The most interesting combination, according to world designers, is the combination of this shade with the favorite of the past years - gray-cold Metropolitan Grey.
- Back To Nature - light green shade.
"Return to Nature" has a positive effect on our well-being, the shade can reduce stress, increase creativity and improve problem-solving skills. This meadow-inspired color is often combined with pink in modern interiors. Such a tandem is ideal for decorating a living room - the shades create a lively, effective combination.
Using trendy green to decorate the living room, designers transform the space in many ways: paint the walls or add pink or green furniture as accents. If you have an idea that you might get bored with such a range, then we recommend taking a neutral base as a basis, in the future this will help to complement the interior only with decor in trendy colors, which over time can be easily replaced.
- Neo Mint - new mint green.
One of the colors of the year is mint green, a delicate pastel color that really brings freshness and lightness to the interior, and in combination with more complex shades makes the space come alive.
The psychological direction of the selected shade is connected with the emotional contradiction of modern people in the era of high technology. According to world designers, the mint color in the design of living spaces saturates with oxygen, contributes to the creation of harmony, tranquility, tranquility, and also combines science and technology with nature.
Shade can be used, for example, as an alternative to white - for walls, ceilings or to highlight certain surfaces.
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Deep dark green also continues to be popular in a wide variety of interiors. Designers are united by the idea that fine art should shine in everyday interiors.
Dense green color is able to create a calm, natural atmosphere in the apartment, and due to its versatility, it is suitable for decorating almost any room. Especially if you combine this color with metal elements, then the interior will be filled with some drama.
The perfect partner for the shade is the vertical wallpaper print with English floral patterns of primroses, chrysanthemums and roses. Also a trendy solution can be called a combination of this shade with mint tones.
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A deep, bold blue inspired by travel and history.
At the same time, the shade brings closer to nature, the sea and the sky, creating an extraordinary calmness in every interior. Most designers suggest combining it with shiny textured wall surfaces or decor items.
- Mellow Yellow
The deep and earthy shade of yellow has been an absolute hit in magazines for several years now. It pairs well with bright colors as well as richer dark ones.
In the design of spaces, the shade is well revealed as a basic one - as an unobtrusive background or can take on the role of an accent. The best solution would be to use it to decorate a living room or kitchen, while supporting it with a combination of calm light shades and balancing with chocolate or gray furniture.
It is also possible to use the mustard shade in the interior in an absolutely unobtrusive way - in the form of upholstered furniture or as a separate decor.
Furniture upholstery in this color looks aristocratic and gives the space some charm. Perhaps the most popular combination of gray and mustard is still in demand.
- Purist Blue - is a complex version of the basic blue.
A complex shade of base blue is also popular this year. It is versatile, but at the same time can be bright and creative. Cool blue-gray pairs beautifully with warm beige tones, as well as pinks, yellows, greens, whites and dark woods. It looks good in traditional and modern classics, vintage style and is suitable both for painting walls and as furniture upholstery or curtains.
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The shade of black currant looks great both as a main and accent tone in the interior.
He is able to properly bring out the appeal of pink, as well as give depth to purple. It is best to use it to decorate the kitchen or living room, but in the bedroom, limit yourself to small decor items. The effect of enveloping and comfort is guaranteed.
- Cantaloupe
This shade can be described as a muted version of orange tones, both optimistic and uplifting. Terracotta shade will be a real alternative to yellow, and can also serve as its complement. It goes equally well with calm gray, green or beige.
Looks interesting in a restrained living room interior, for example, if it has a leather sofa or armchairs, a certain note of optimism and a correctly placed accent immediately appears. It is quite possible for them to paint the interior of a children's room, hall or kitchen, and also be used in ceramics.
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In the use of finishing materials, preference remains in favor of natural materials. World designers also recommend that when decorating spaces, pay maximum attention to soft fabrics and other materials that you want to touch. Tactility is another trend in the interiors of the new decade.
Marble, concrete or terrazzo do not lose ground - materials are used both for decoration and interior elements. Marble is increasingly being used as flooring, window sills, and fireplaces. In the kitchen, countertops can be made from it, which, in addition to their impeccable appearance, have high wear resistance.
Terrazzo is a material that is made from fragments of marble, stone, glass, fastened together with lime. It is actively used to create countertops in the kitchen, suitable for furniture finishing. Concrete, on the other hand, is used in bathrooms - impregnated sinks and fonts immediately acquire an aesthetically unusual look.
Natural wood is the second actual natural material for finishing living spaces. Among the most popular species are ash, oak, walnut. Wood is suitable for finishing various surfaces, as well as for furniture. Recently, modern residential interiors have shown us wood as wall panels, successfully inscribed in various styles, for example, eco-style.
Interior design. Photo: social networksInterior design. Photo: social networksInterior design. Photo: social networksGlass in interiors is becoming more and more popular due to its "reflective" characteristics. This material is able to add light and space to the room, while not reducing the functionality of the interior atmosphere. In small rooms, it is worth using mirrors that will visually increase the area.
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Photo: social networks Metal is a real asset for kitchens and bathrooms. A popular interior style - eclecticism - mixed materials. A mix of silver, gold and copper now show us the interior of a new level, while revealing its depth and volume.
Warm tones and wooden elements will help to combine different colors of metals, which will “melt” the extra cold a little. Such a strange, at first glance, combination will help to properly zone the spaces.
Interior design. Photo: social networksInterior design. Photo: social networksInterior design. Photo: social networksFabric is selected as a multifunctional, lightweight material that will help transform and complement different interior spaces. The trend is suede, velvet, an abundance of fringe and tassels in the decor. Natural fibers such as silk, high-quality cotton, linen or wool are also a priority, as they are basically suitable for almost any style.
Perhaps the most important accent and at the same time an artistic object in any interior is the carpet.
It can be very different, depending on the overall concept, both in oriental style, and more futuristic or neutral basic.
Furniture trends
Arrangement of furniture is considered the final touch on the finish line of any interior. In 2023, the concept of elegance and simplicity is gaining relevance - do not overload your interior with unnecessary furniture and useless things. A thoughtful minimum of objects will ultimately provide a feeling of free space in the premises. When choosing furniture, you should first of all take into account your lifestyle, your own concepts of beauty and comfort.
Furniture made of glass or transparent plastic is as relevant as last season. Tables, racks, shelves or bedside tables made of them are distinguished by some lightness, thereby not overloading the space. Vintage furniture is still in trend too.
When choosing such a set, you should take into account the color, shape, and functionality that suits you - the furniture should be compact in size in order to occupy a minimum of space.
In the new season, the trend for art continues to flourish. The use of antique and rare things with character, history and soul in the interiors is of increasing interest to modern man. The presence of paintings, unique figurines, old books, collections of dishes, sets of textiles in apartments, as a rule, always decorate the space in a special way.
Interior design. Photo: social networksInterior design. Photo: social networksInterior design. Photo: social networks Soaring structures, chandeliers and lamps add a special note to the interiors of 2023. Such an illusion of flight is created in various ways: with the help of supports hidden from the eyes, magnets, the use of LED lamps mounted in the base of the bed or headboard, table or rack.
Review of an expert on interior design
Julia Boyko shares her opinion on interior design, interior designer:
« The new decade is a time of change for mix and variety. Style in « pure » form is becoming less and less common, individualism is a trend. The apartment becomes a mirror, a combination of memories, attitudes and habits. Emotional design is what most people want to see. Therefore, the main style of 2023 can be called eclecticism.
Freedom in everything does not allow one to focus on one current. If it's Scandinavian style, minimalism, classic and art deco, where there are a lot of overloaded details, all this can get boring after a couple of years. Therefore, an eclectic approach helps to combine times and textures. Nowadays, it is no longer strange to see new furniture and items from the flea market, as well as items brought from travels, in the same interior.
Such a mix is perceived with special interest, things add expressiveness and modulate the space, where it will be more pleasant to be.
Eclecticism is good because it can be very different, both « naive » design, simple in form, and « brilliant » postmodern. Thus, different generations and lifestyles of people are connected.
Simple and understandable minimalism expands and gradually gives way to a minimalist interior filled with some kind of philosophy. That is, there is a certain transformation of minimalism into eclecticism. Usually it is a laconic, calm interior in restrained colors with a small number of bright accents.
A mix of digital technology, a tattered book and a simple table, " Smart Appliances " and " Babushkin " Plaid are all fresh eclecticism. It tells us about individualization, the desire for which was formed as a result of the appearance of a large number of identical interiors - loft or scandi, stamped pieces of furniture.
Now the mood has changed to the personalization of their space and the purity of forms.
When it comes to finishing materials, the wood trend remains timeless in interior design, it is always up-to-date. A tree can be combined in absolutely different shapes and sizes, while individual elements can also be framed with it. It is interesting to supplement natural material with metals.
The key metals for decoration are: gold, brass and bronze. All shades of marble and travertine will also continue to please us and will be used both in the decoration of the bathroom and, for example, on the floor in the bedroom. Simple materials such as concrete, plywood, cork and rattan will contrast with the pomp of metal and marble. The move is tried and tested, but very modern. The terrazzo trend is no longer at the height of fashion, but will still hold its own in 2023.
Color combinations in interior design are welcomed in a variety of ways: from complex, rich and dramatic tones to soothing pastels.
Also, two palettes - dark and light - will always find their adherents.
Institutes of color dictate their versions to us, but at the same time they are all united by one main idea - to connect man with nature. Therefore, among the popular shades of the 2023 season, you can see: classic blue, rich dark green, deep sea shade, delicate green, sky blue, pale pink, positive shade of lemonade.
Furniture trends, as well as finishes, place a lot of emphasis on sustainability, which means a preference for better and more durable items, as well as furniture made from recycled materials and recycled materials. The abundance of goods from the mass market has generated interest in collaborations, a kind of collections that come out in small series, emphasizing the elitism and originality of the product. Modern man no longer likes to meet the same thing on every corner.
Individuality is a trend. If we talk about functionality, then the priority is the proper organization of storage, built-in furniture, everything that does not allow you to litter the interior without losing comfort.
