FEATHER AND OAK

KATY HUSBAND of Feather & Oak Interiors

A BRIGHTER YEAR AHEAD

AS WE LEAVE THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE PAST TWO YEARS BEHIND US, KATY HUSBAND FROM FEATHER AND OAK EXPLORES THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS SET TO BRIGHTEN UP OUR HOMES IN THE YEAR AHEAD.

As we move from years of Covid-19 turmoil and uncertainty to the incessant economic gloom dominating the media, it can be hard to know where to find refuge. Our homes can provide a much-needed sanctuary from the world and an opportunity to refresh and reset. Interior design trends we are noticing for 2023 crave a brighter outlook and connection with our homes.

Interior trends can shape how we style and decorate our homes. However, they also reflect the mood and times in which we live. As we look towards 2023, it is interesting to see a wide range of colours, textures and materials growing in popularity, but perhaps more importantly, the mood of design has shifted.

Ideas such as crafting spa-like serenity and luxury escapism can bring a sense of uninhibited joy and playfulness. These ideas can also give a nod towards the nostalgia of good times of previous years, as we all crave a change from the past two years. When we create an air of positivity around ourselves, our mood and motivation change. Therefore surrounding yourself with things that make you happy in your home will help you shift towards a new outlook.

Popular ways we can absorb these mood-changing design styles into our homes are through the use of:

CONVIVIAL SEATING Bringing people back into connection again and encouraging the art of face-toface conversation.

OCEAN HUES AND NIGHT SKY MINERALS Echoing the colours of the calming ocean, aqua is set to be a shade to watch. Beautiful and comfort – think furniture and pillshaped kitchen islands.

galaxy-inspired finishes are also a material we will see more of – think dark blues, veined with whites and pale blue streaks, which are starting to show up in vanities and luxury tabletops.

ARCHES Softly curved shapes that soften spaces and help relaxation will continue to be present in furniture, doors, windows, mirrors and wallpaper.

CURVED FURNITURE Continuing the theme of softly rounded edges, curved furniture is an exciting movement to watch. It is thought that curved furniture can create emotional responses such as calmness, contentedness OPULENCE AND LUXURY The maximalist approach is here to stay with saturated hues, luxurious finishes in golds and metallics, bold wallpapers and fabric patterns, and trims and borders on curtains, cushions and walls. Previously discounted as too traditional, the new approach of trims is modern, iridescent and fun, while borders can bend around architraves and break up spaces unexpectedly.

Enjoy creating spaces that make you happy and lift your mood!

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