The Interior Trends To Elevate Your Space In 2023, According To 7 Experts
Seven interior-design experts share the elements and aesthetics they are most excited about tapping into for the year ahead – from the return of ’90s optimism and the joy of surprising materials to the power of statement silhouettes. By KATIE BERRINGTON
Athena Calderone, founder of EyeSwoon
“I’m excited about the return of silvery metals for decorative accessories within the home. We are even seeing a stainless-steel-kitchen comeback, which I’ve been loving. Everything is cyclical in design, and we have moved from a swanky ’70s look to more of a glam ’90s vibe of late across fashion and décor. It’s been brass and gold for years on end, so I am excited to switch it up – out with the unlacquered brass hardware and in with the patinated pewter! Letting go of something you love allows you to both appreciate the new and reappreciate the old when it returns. That cycle keeps it classic and fresh.” eye-swoon.com
Na Li, co-founder of Holloway Li
“At Holloway Li, we’re leaning into the ’90s aesthetic – the period was a kind of genesis for design and the optimism and playfulness is a much-needed tonic for interiors. We love combining a retro aesthetic with a futuristic palette, playing with nostalgic references to the iconic furniture of the period. We’ve just developed our furniture series, the curved T4 seating, [comprising] a curved modular armchair and sofa based on the inflatable chair and chat-room sofas at the turn of the millennium. We’ll be looking to bring the pops of color and statement silhouettes of the ’90s to our projects in the year to come, too.” hollowayli.com
“Great interiors are great interiors, irrespective of their epoch, minimal or maximal – and both are difficult to do well
”Tamsin Johnson
Jenni Kayne, designer and founder of Jenni Kayne
“I’m really looking forward to working with new and unexpected materials in both my own space and the spaces we design for Jenni Kayne Home. I’ve been drawn to bolder materials, and I’m eager to mix them with minimalist touches in a dynamic way, whether it’s with stone, mohair, bouclé or different types of wood. We have some exciting launches planned for 2023 that really tap into this, from an incredible lighting collection to foundational favorites that incorporate coveted textiles and tones.” jennikayne.com
Mimi Shodeinde, founder of Miminat Designs
“Warm metals, colorful stones and textured timber are the features I’m most excited about tapping into in 2023. I am particularly drawn to stones and marbles with unusual colors, such as deep violets, or pinks with interesting veining – I believe this creates a sense of excitement and character. Stones such as blue titanium travertine, palissandro marble, white beauty marble, and breccia in reddish-brown tones are my favorites, and I love to layer with limed or cerused timbers that show off the grain, making them look almost three-dimensional. Finally, I am a sucker for a distressed, aged but warm metal finish, which can add depth and volume to a room, and I’m a fan of combining Corten steel with burnished silver [to create] a dramatic effect. I'm excited to use this as a tool in some of the spaces I am designing soon, particularly on feature walls and cladding, fireplaces, and bathrooms or wet rooms to add drama and depth.” miminat.com
Tamsin Johnson, interior designer and founder of Tamsin Johnson
“Great interiors are great interiors, irrespective of their epoch, minimal or maximal – and both are difficult to do well. Regardless, I think it is great to see the uptake of design that cultivates deeper value in spaces, something to cherish, whether that be the surfaces, or the objects placed within them; a return to valuing ‘effort’, technique and skilled trades, [as well as] layers, richness, uniqueness, antiquity and more complex harmonies.” tamsinjohnson.com
Alexandria Dauley, founder of Dauley Designs
“In 2023, I am really excited to see the continued growth of workspaces being designed and curated to resemble homes. Whilst we navigate a post-pandemic, hybrid way of working, more and more employers are overhauling the corporate aesthetic in favor of a softer, more homely vibe to entice staff back into the office.” dauleydesign.com
“With its endless potential for mix-and-match styling, real marble is one of the most versatile and timeless stones
”Molly Kidd
Molly Kidd, principal designer at Light and Dwell
“There are three interior aesthetics I’m particularly excited about working with in 2023. The first is ‘pattern play’ – if you’re familiar with our work, you know we’re crazy for checkers. Lucky for us, pattern play is a trend that isn’t going anywhere. From bedding to wallpaper, drapery, pillows, lighting, flooring and tiles, prints are here to stay. Our favorites are block prints, florals, ginghams, checks, abstract botanica and stripes. The second aesthetic is ‘all wood, everything’ – and we incorporate wood in just about every home we design. Wood is one of our favorite materials, whether it acts as an accent (like a vintage wooden stool), becomes the centerpiece of a room (like a European hutch or island), or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. The third is ‘the marvel of marble’. Is there any material in the world of home design as coveted as marble? With its endless potential for mix-and-match styling, real marble is one of the most versatile and timeless stones. One of our favorite places to use marble is in the kitchen or bathroom, where its diverse tones, textures and grains bring a unique, contemporary aesthetic with heirloom appeal.” lightanddwell.com
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