2023 Trends & How To Incorporate Into Your Own Home
We all know and have been loving the minimalist approach to our homes or modern farmhouse styles these past few years: bright, white kitchen and bathroom designs, muted wood tones, natural materials, free-flowing curves and black elements mixed into their styles. But since we have been staying more in our homes lately, I believe we have been missing the elements we naturally get from being outdoors and traveling. So, naturally the new 2023 styles so far have been incorporating more deep earth tones, traditional features and natural textures with pops of color.
Before going further, I want to remind everyone that trends are just that, trends. We do not need to update our homes every time a trend occurs. That would just be unbelievably expensive! But I do recommend following trends to find something that is exciting, new and offers inspiration for future designs and projects.
These new trends are some of my favorites so far and more of the styles I lean into when designing for projects. Even if my client is into more modern and clean lines, I love to add natural wood tones, textures in pillows or wall coverings, and adding an accent piece to help bring a more natural state to the design.
So let’s dive in!
Scandinavian With Black Accents
I LOVE Scandinavian design styles. I think it is the easiest way to add simplicity to a space and bring the outdoors into the home. It’s not for everyone, but if you are someone who loves muted or monochromatic styles and very clean spaces, you will absolutely fall in love with Scandinavian design.
How to create the look:
White, off-white and muted colors
Keep a simple neutral color palette with different white hues and warm whites like this selection I have made below.
Stick with light and very light wood tones such as white oak, beech, ash, or knotty alder with a very light or natural stain finish. Depending on your area, I would add the wood types that grow near the place you are building or remodeling. Here are some examples of wood species and their finishes that would work well in Scandinavian design.
When planning out the pieces you would like to use in your design, keep in mind the color palette you are using and make sure to only select items with very clean and simple lines. Anything with too much detail or busy colors will take away from the design and clutter your space. This room here is a great example of the use of clean simple lines being used.
Light textured items
Crisp white walls and accent pieces to blend throughout the design.
Traditional + Jewel Tones
Jewel tones are so much fun! We’ve all seen the recent trend in accent walls, but did you know those can be used to accomplish a colorful palette using jewel tones? Usually, your accent wall is in a deep navy, teal or emerald green which are types jewel tones. I have made an example of a palette using only those colors.
Can you easily see how well they go well together even though these colors are completely different hues?
Which jewel tone is your favorite?
The best way to think of traditional style is simply finding styles let’s say from your grandparent’s home with brass metals and ornately detailed deep wood tones. If you are someone who loves this classic look, you will love this style!
Below is one of my favorite recent designs from Studio McGee! I absolutely love the detail in the ceiling with the classic light pendant and traditional lines throughout. Including the deep colored walls, and it is continued through the furniture selection for this living room.
How to create the look:
Look for pieces that have deep wood tones, several details to the furniture and curved forms. For big ticket items like sofas, I would find pieces that have a neutral fabric with tapered arms and bottom skirt, or structured with tufted back. Then compliment your sofa with an accent winged back or leather club chair.
Jewel tones and pops of deep colors can be fun to use as accent pieces: pillows, sculptures, throws, etc. We’ve seen several accent walls in the DIY sector where you choose once focal point of a space, pick a deep dark color (usually a jewel tone: green, blue…) that flows well with your color palette you chose and paint the entire wall.
Pro tip: If you want to take it a step further, before you paint, add trim to your walls to add that traditional architectural style into your design. You can find so many trim pieces at your local hardware store!
Since traditional style is a look that has a lot of detail, don’t be afraid to add modern pieces here in there to elevate your space. You can also find inexpensive décor items if you ever decide to change up your space a bit. We all love and know Target! They have trendy inexpensive décor items there.
Be sure to add in a mix of metals in tables or light fixtures. Black matte metals is a easy way to add structure to your space and not take away from the design as a whole!
Two Toned Kitchens With Mix Wood
While farmhouse style is not completely out for 2023, I do see elements that we are keeping in the modern farmhouse look (white walls, shiplap, shaker cabinet doors). Although, now the designs are borrowing from more European kitchen designs while incorporating mixed wood tones that pair nicely together. I still believe kitchens should have that crisp clean look to them, but I have been loving the use of different colored cabinets on islands v the main work stations of the kitchen.
How to create the look:
If you have tall ceilings 9’+, use trim and exposed faux beams to add detail and draw the eyes up.
You can easily have your cabinets repainted for the two toned look shown above. I would recommend hiring professional painters unless you are a more experienced DIYer. If you’ve ever painted old cabinets, they can be a lot of work and you’ll need the right tools and paint for the job.
For a quick update to your current kitchen area, switch out your fixtures, lighting, and barstools.
Muted Bohemian
Like Scandinavian in that you are keeping a muted neutral palette, now we are adding a TON of texture. Also, with boho style, there really are no rules… Just keep a laidback, casual style and you got it!
How to create this look:
Start with very natural comfortable pieces. I would pick a soft leather sofa with loose cushions and wood frame. Add a cozy lounge chair in a contrasting light color and floor pillows/poufs.
Now add a soft textured/patterned rug with tassels on the ends. Make sure the ends are placed where you can see them and not under the furniture.
Pick a mix of rattan baskets, wall mirrors, or a coffee table that looks hand made like the image example below.
Have fun with the pillows and throws! You can’t go wrong, but just make sure they are all different and different sizes.
Add lots of plants! When I envision a bohemian space, I think of fiddle leaf fig, pathos, monstera, snake plant, tall cactus, etc.
With muted colors used in this bohemian style, you can take it a step further with pops of bright colors. Here is an example mood board to show you what that would look like. Don’t forget to add lots of plants!
Either trend you choose, don’t forget that a home really is a home when you add pieces that speak to you and are unique to you.
Happy styling!
