The 9 Top Interior Design Trends That Ruled in 2023 *

AD | If you’re looking to inject your home with some unique style, 2023 had many interior design trends to choose from. From maximalism’s philosophy of jumbling styles from different eras and using as many elements as possible, to Hygge’s practice of creating intimacy with textures and shapes, you can transform your home in a style that works for you. Here are the 9 top interior design trends in 2023, as forecast by Bedstar’s interior design experts and bedroom designers.

Top Interior Design Trends in 2023 – Which Will You Choose?

As with fashion, interior design trends are popular for a period of time and then they can fade out. They tend to be influenced by the latest technology, cultural changes, and economic factors like a recession. With that in mind, here are some of the most popular interior design trends that are likely to stand the test of time and give you plenty of different looks to help you curate your personal style.

Hygge

Hygge is the Danish practice of creating intimacy in interior spaces with textures, shapes, and positive flow. Hygge spaces banish clutter in favour of white space and utilise functional but soft furniture and décor. You can embrace the Hygge way of life with nature, spaciousness, cosiness, warming textures and lighting, and an open layout. Your interior design efforts should create a feeling of well-being and contentment in your home.

Art Moderne

Art Moderne is a period interior style born from Art Deco. While Art Deco used liberal embellishments, Art Moderne tones it down with simpler décor, low horizontal lines, and solid textures and colours. You can get the look with Art Deco features backed by curved and low furniture, pastels and dusky colours, and asymmetrical details.

Maximalism

Maximalism jumbles styles from different eras and uses as many elements as possible, creating excessive spaces that are fun and unique. Rather than remove items, you add more items to create balance and homeliness.  Minimalism focuses on simplicity, and maximalism on outlandishness but not at the expense of style. Rather similar to the Boho Chic look, maximalism is not chaotic or messy but structured and logical, using different eras to create themes.

Cottage-glam

While the country cottage style has died down over the last few years, cottage glam has thrived and is set to be a big theme in 2023. Cottage-glam combines elements from the country cottage and glitz and glam styles, bringing a sense of luxury and prestige to country spaces. Think white furniture and homely textures alongside metallic lampshades and diamante cushions.

Naturalism

Naturalism replaces synthetic and flat surfaces and textures with natural materials, such as concrete-effect wallpaper, plants instead of ornaments, and natural wood instead of painted. This creates clean, fresh, and outdoorsy spaces that are beloved of the Scandi style. Incorporating natural and nature-inspired materials into the home and making better use of natural light is a fantastic way to make your space more comfortable.

Transitional

Transitional interiors shift through time, transporting you through contemporary and period eras by blending old and new. This is different from maximalism (which also blends eras) because it’s not focused on packing the space with features. A transitional design uses 60-70% modern elements (e.g., Scandi furniture) and 30-40% period elements (e.g., Art Deco) for balance.

Urban Modern

The urban-modern interior style fuses opposing styles together, just like modern cities fuse glass skyscrapers with Gothic architecture. You can think of urban modern as a fusion of minimalist, industrial, bohemian, and glam interior styles emphasising modern elements. Urban interiors are trendy and new, with many metallics, clean shapes, and textures.

Wellness and Health

Wellness in interior design includes:

• Enhancing indoor air quality.
• Biophilic design.
• Suppressing noise for a quieter environment.
• Optimising thermal comfort.
• Creating harmonious layouts that evoke no stress.

The idea with wellness is that our interior spaces should always relax us and be good for our physical and mental health.

Knits and Organic Materials

More people are ditching synthetic fabrics in favour of natural materials like cotton, bamboo fibre, straw, sisal, and jute because they are better for the environment and offer a natural look missing in synthetic materials. In 2023, interior design experts expect more people to choose natural curtains, bedding, mattresses, rugs, cushions and throws when furnishing their spaces.

Which of these top 9 interior design trends for 2023 appeals to you the most? Will you be taking inspiration from any of them in your home? And if you’re still looking for ideas for your bedroom, this article on creating an aesthetically pleasing bedroom using symmetry has some great tips too.

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