The new year is almost upon us and what better way to welcome it in than with a fresh new look for your living space? The way our homes are decorated can significantly impact our mood and whether we enjoy spending time in them, so having a home interior that reflects your personal style and brings you joy and comfort is a must. Here are 4 interior design trends you might want to consider if you’re planning to redecorate in 2023.
Scandinavian
Scandi style has been big for a while now but its popularity shows no signs of waning any time soon thanks to its combination of eye-pleasing simplicity, cosy feel, and sheer practicality.
Scandinavian interior design is all about simplicity but high functioning so that your living space looks great but also works for you in the way you need it to, whether that’s through the use of clever storage, bringing aspects of the natural world indoors, or using soft lightings and warm fabrics to create the hygge feel. Danish fashion designer Stone Goya’s home is the perfect example of how Scandi design combines practicality and comfort.
Eclectic
Eclectic interior design is about combining styles, eras, colours, and textures that you wouldn’t necessarily think go together into a rich, layered and cohesive look. To pull it off you need a good eye and a daring spirit but the rewards can be great as not only can it be great fun but you can also end up with a fantastic-looking, swoon-worthy interior.
To get started with an eclectic interior, you’ll need to decide on a core palette that will provide your room with a backdrop but beyond that, there are no rules so feel free to play with different textures and furniture styles. You can also incorporate statement pieces like bold wall art or fashionable high-quality lampshades in bright colours or patterns that reflect your personal tastes.
Beach
If you have a coastal home, love the beach or simply like the idea of bringing the outdoors in, then the beach-themed interior design could be for you. This is a look that’s best achieved with understated simplicity, by combining natural textures such as wicker or rattan baskets with sisal rugs, sea glass accents, and houseplants. Stick to muted, neutral shades with pops of blue or green, and don’t forget to add scent to your home that will make you feel like the tide is lapping at your feet, opting for scented candles or reed diffusers with notes of lotus, hibiscus, coconut, and vanilla musk.
Southwestern Style
Southwestern style combines influences from Indigenous peoples, Spanish settlers, and the American West to create a rich, earthy, rustic interior design style. To bring a touch of southwestern style into your home, focus on creating a warm, welcoming space that looks cosy and inviting without being overly cluttered.
Simple white walls paired with an earthy colour palette in shades of orange and brown will give your space a classic, southwestern feel, and pops of colour in red or turquoise can draw the eye. You’ll also want to focus on natural materials for your furnishings and accents, such as woven rugs and blankets, wooden or leather furniture, woven baskets, and clay pottery. Try to choose genuine Indigenous and Spanish pieces where you can, which will add to the authenticity of your home and make its southwestern style shine.
