HOME STYLING TRENDS FOR 2023

As an interior stylist, serial renovator, and allaround lifestyle enthusiast, I see design trends come and go. This year is no different, 2023 is bringing in a hot new refresh and it’s all about earthy tones, sustainability, textural feels and a nod to nostalgia.

Earthy colour schemes

Make way for tan, taupe, ivory, beige and brown! Soft, natural colour schemes will be dominating the forecast for 2023. We will be seeing a shift away from the oh-so-common monochromatic colour scheme in exchange for a backdrop of versatile and comforting neutrals. This warming palette of colour will be complemented by curves and softer finishes such as mushroom-like colours and shapes.

And for those who will forever be ‘big, bright & bold’ devotees, we are set to see splashes of tranquil blue, luscious red and orange. As for pastel hues, delicate waves of apricot and lavender will be used as a pop of colour alongside a predominantly neutral setting.

Soft shapes and textual feels

Gone are the days of sharp, defined edges. This year we are welcoming a much softer aesthetic with gentle curves and arches. Furniture, lighting fixtures, oval dining tables, and mirrors, it's about the softness and femininity of design to exude a more relaxed feel.

Layers and diverse fabrics will be used to fill the home with warmth and character. Mixing materials like wood grain finishes, leather furniture, sheer curtains, and coloured rugs will create a unique and textural space.

Indoor outdoor oasis

This year, we are bound to see a strong merging of inside and outside. From harmonious al fresco arrangements to bringing more natural materials inside such as leather, cane, ceramics, and rattan.

We can also expect to see a warm embrace of our “natural environment” with interiors reflecting that of an organic oasis showcasing plants, fresh greenery, handcrafted wood and natural stone.

Natural stone in travertine and marble will take centre-stage as a timeless material for feature fireplaces, statement walls and sculptural stoneware side and coffee tables.

Sustainable design

There’s no denying sustainability has been a hot topic for quite some time, but in 2023 this trend will be merging into our home decor more than ever before. Think, preserving original designs, upcycling, and using enduring sustainable pieces with permanence as the focus. “Fashionable fabs” are no longer a trend; we are now delving into the “influence of the natural world” and celebrating nature's colour palette, rooted in the warmth of wood and natural stone.

Vintage treasures

Hold on to those collectables! Celebrating timeless antiques for their intricate design and craftsmanship is very much on trend this year. Expect to see homes designed to emanate an aura of historical decadence. Mixing the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ will be a hot trend to create a stylish, elective feel. This contrasting union of contemporary and vintage works transforms any space into a special and unique haven bursting with character.

By

Tina

Nettlefold.

Tina Nettlefold is the creator and founder of T.House, an online platform that sells a philanthropic range of unique, limited-edition homewares. She is also an interior stylist, serial renovator and philanthropist, living the dream empty nester life. As a professional interior stylist, Tina brings an unparalleled level of design and durability to her creations. Tina aligns with 3 main charities, Eat Up Australia, the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation and the Lighthouse Foundation.