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.
Darker Wood Tones
This may be a surprise to many, but we are expecting more dark wood tones to pop up in homes in 2023! Last year we saw a lot of DIY bleached furniture and light wood floors. This year, as dark and moody interiors are rising in popularity, we believe darker wood tones will also become more admired.
Lighter-colored wood has been incredibly popular in recent years, but Scheck sees more dark and mixed tones falling back into favor in 2023.
Top designer Nate Berkus puts it this way, “Brown furniture – like traditional brown, antique furniture – is 100% back. And I think that's great because it's been undervalued for a really long time”. Berkus also goes on to talk about how he prefers a more classic look that can stand the test of time.
Coming first on the list is Scandinavian interior design, with over 700,000 pins. A minimalist style, “Scandi” decor is marked by clean lines, neutrals with the occasional pop of color, and soft textures like linen and wood. Second place goes to Art Deco, with over 568,000 pins.
Curved Sofas, Chairs, and Tables
When asked about the future of furniture in 2023, every interior design expert we spoke to agreed that curved pieces are dominating.
Viva Magenta by Pantone
Rounding out a year of blush-tone selections, Pantone selected Viva Magenta 18-1750, a bold pinkish red, as its 2023 color of the year, calling it "an unconventional shade for an unconventional time."
Dark Wood. “Light wood has been trending for a long time—it will be refreshing to see a new twist on dark in 2023, especially because it can feel nostalgic and classy. When done well, it can have a commanding yet refined impact on a space.
“It's like the new grey. I am seeing it appearing everywhere; not the heavy mahogany type used in dining tables, wardrobes and sleigh beds, but oak stained in really nice brown shades,” O'Toole says.
First, paint walls a pale neutral, then choose artwork, accessories, and accent furniture in lighter or colorful hues to balance the darkness of the furniture. Light gray walls, white trim, and cream-colored accents keep the couch from feeling too heavy.
Forget gray; brown is 2023's new neutral. In fact, all varieties of this cozy shade are appearing in the color forecasting tea leaves.
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.
The top sofa colours in 2023 are grey, green and neutral-toned sofas. However, there are still other colours out there that offer something really unique to your living room.
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.
Back down to earth is Macchiato, a warming brown which, according to Pressman, is “evocative of craft but also provides us with comfort”. Another natural shade, macchiato is a light, foamy brown that pairs well with Viva Magenta but is also the perfect neutral for spring as well as autumn.
If you want timeless furniture, go for a timeless color. Yes, a color! A blue, yellow, or black sofa will be a lot more timeless than the popular gray. The gray sofas of today are just the brown leather sofas of 10 years ago.
Beige is a popular color at the moment, as homeowners ditch the cold and often stark tones of grey for something that brings more warmth and life to a room.
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.
Behr's announcement of their 2023 color of the year, Blank Canvas, is further evidence that stark whites and greys will take a back seat to warmer whites and beiges in 2023. Regarding this warm neutral, Danielle McKim of Tuft Interiors tells us: “Creatives love a great canvas to work from.
New textiles, colors, and patterns will take forefront in 2023, with complementary colored sofas and accent chairs creating visual interest. “We're really excited about larger pieces in bold colors, like burnt orange paired with muted pastel paint and textiles,” Labourdette-Martinez and Wahler share.
Resurgence in Darker Wood Tones
Anticipate a shift away from bleached, blond wood in favour of darker wood tones for walls, cabinetry, furniture, built-ins and millwork, as a means to add drama or moodiness to the home and impart the feeling of instant luxury.
Wood cabinets are back in a big way in 2023, continuing the trend we've been seeing over the past couple of years. These aren't your honey oak cabinets from the 1980's…
Digital Lavender, Luscious Red, Sundial, Tranquil Blue and Verdigris are the color names for 2023. Who chooses the names of the new colors? Names are selected by the WGSN and Coloro color team, before being verified by our in-house Equality Vision Team to ensure a proper translation on a global scale.
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.