Many interior designers believe that all-white designs are on their way out of style. According to Insider, homeowners are adding lots of color to make their spaces feel warmer and cozier. Veranda agrees and adds that muted colors and fun patterns are becoming more popular than all-white.
TREND 2: EARTHY TONES + DARK PAINT COLORS
While soft white home exteriors will remain popular in 2023, the complete opposite will also be very popular … dark, rich, moody exteriors (i.e. deep charcoal paint colors).
White paint colors offer endless possibilities for home décor and are a popular choice in 2023 due to their versatility and timeless appeal. Whether you're looking for a bright and airy hue or something more muted and subtle, there's a perfect white paint color for any style.
Here, designers, decorators, and color experts reveal why beige is replacing gray for 2023, and how to decorate with beige for a beautiful scheme every time.
The consensus is that grey is out and warm neutrals will continue to dominate in 2023.
If you prefer the look of earthy tones and natural aesthetics, green can be an excellent choice for your 2023 exterior remodeling project. Soaring in popularity this year, Gray Heron works very well when partnered with dark gray and cream colors.
Sherwin Williams chose “Redend Point” as their 2023 color of the year. It's a strong beige that they describe as “minimal yet cozy” and creating a “comforting backdrop”. Combine it with white, brown or other beiges. It also looks good with warm metals such as gold.
Marvelous Magenta
Though it's derived from the red family, magenta brings forward a vibrant spirit all of its own that people will be craving in the upcoming year. The Pantone Color Institute named Viva Magenta as its official color of the year for 2023 for its joyous yet powerful nature.
From earthy shades to rich caramel hues, brown is a go-to neutral for decorating in 2023. As color trends shift away from the cool grays and whites that have dominated the past decade, warmer shades are at home once again—and one cozy color is making a comeback.
Architectural Digest posited that gray had this particular effect on people because of calming properties which presumably lull people into spending money. A designer it interviewed in 2022 said, “When you come home you just want to shut the door and have peace and a soft, calm home.”
Behr's neutral pick for 2023 is Blank Canvas, a creamy, use-anywhere, goes-with-everything white. "Blank Canvas, a timeless warm white, is a great choice to create a clean and crisp feel in any setting," says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services.
It may be best to let your walls act as a supporting element and often white is a great choice. If there is a design-based reason the walls are white, that's entirely different to painting them white because you don't know what else to do. Give your white walls purpose and they can still be a great piece of any design.
Sherwin-Williams's 2023 color of the year: Redend Point SW 9081. “It's if beige could blush,” says Sue Wadden, the color marketing director at Sherwin-Williams. “It's a pink-undertone neutral that is warm and earthy, and it has a certain softness and soothing quality to it that is really unique.”
Navy blue is one of the best exterior accent colors for a white house or any light-colored house, as it contrasts nicely, like forest green does. If you have a large house with lots of windows, navy blue is an excellent choice as an exterior accent color.
Vintage Interior Design
Whether it's a classic mid-century modern piece or a vintage-inspired color palette, this design style effortlessly withstands the test of time, making it a perennial favorite for those seeking enduring elegance and character in their homes.
Bright White
The most popular exterior color by miles, a clean, white exterior is never a bad idea, whether you're lucky to own a luxe Hollywood estate or a sleek, modern aesthetic.
Teak, walnut and mahogany have fallen back in favour. Is dark wood making a comeback? 'After many years of lighter-coloured, Scandinavian-inspired woods dominating home trends, darker, more traditional woods – like teak, walnut, and mahogany – have fallen back in favour,' says Etsy's trend expert, Dayna Isom Johnson.
After years of seeing all-gray-everything, it seems interior trends are officially shifting away from the palette that became a staple in the early 2000s. According to some experts, there isn't a moment too soon to say goodbye to gray. But, don't bust out the paintbrushes quite yet.
Along with mid-century-inspired curved furniture, the brown tones of this period are also poised to make a major comeback in 2023. This natural color—particularly its darker varieties—creates a sense of earthy stability, says Claire Druga, an interior designer based in New York City.
Overall, the chromatic trend for Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 presents great comebacks and confirmations, with a palette that ranges from red to gray, yellow to brown, and pink. Even the most delicate and subtle shades will have their space, inviting experimentation and rediscovery of classic nuances in an original key.
Welcome to the world of Apricot Crush! The official color of the year 2024 was announced by the experts at WGSN and Coloro back in 2022.
Warm white colors as well as shades of cream are another great choice when you're trying to achieve a neutral look in your home. The right white paint color (or cream) will look warm, and soothing and play well with modern decor styles too – especially if paired with clean lines and finishes like warm wood furniture.
The wrong bedroom colors can impact just how soundly you sleep at night. You'll want to create a relaxing retreat for the best night's sleep and unwinding. In general, muted colors work best for your bedroom walls. Light blues, soft greens, shades of white, and beige and gray are some of the best choices.
Speaking of accent walls, these will continue to be a top interior design trend for 2023. While many of us automatically think of using paint to create an accent wall, there are countless other options to make a wall a visually interesting focal point.