Warm woods
Paired with earthy, grounding natural tones, warm-hued woods will continue to be in demand. Gone are the cooler beiges and greys that have dominated design in the last few years, as we see a return to cosy spaces and a need for designs to be as comforting and comfortable as possible.
One trend that is likely to be popular in the spring of 2023 is the use of natural materials. This includes items such as wood, stone, and leather, which are all versatile and stylish. Apart from natural and sustainable materials, adding textures and curved-shaped furniture trends will be in high demand.
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.
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.
The consensus is that grey is out and warm neutrals will continue to dominate in 2023.
Holographic Surrealism
This trend is characterized by the use of iridescent colors, holographic patterns, and neon lights, and is inspired by science fiction and technology. In 2023, expect to see designers using holographic elements to create designs that are eye-catching, engaging, and futuristic.
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.
Shades of Light
Light wood finishes are trending all over the place and look exceptional when teamed up with darker colors like black and navy. We love the stylish golden wood finish on this table by Tiffany Duckenfield who paired it the stark black chairs giving it a sleek modern sophisticated look.
For 2023, the shade that promises to highlight interiors and the fashion world is Viva Magenta, an unconventional shade for unconventional times. Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta is a soft red that is bold without being aggressive.
This means that furnishing your home with sustainable materials, including oak furniture made with wood from sustainable forests, will not only be an environmentally conscious choice, but it will also be an on-trend one. Aside from sustainable materials, the natural look is also going to be a big deal this coming year.
Industrial Chic is a style that combines rustic and industrial elements to create a unique aesthetic that is both modern and functional. This style is characterized by using raw materials such as metal, wood, and concrete, considered one of the Furniture Trends for 2023-2024.
1. Lighter, Brighter Wood Finishes. Wood flooring with character-rich, lighter stains shows no sign of waning in popularity, says Margaret Donaldson, founder of Margaret Donaldson Interiors. “Homeowners are primarily using white oak, but walnut is starting to surface more, especially with lighter finishes,” she says.
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.
Classic medium-toned browns such as cherrywood, mahogany, oak, maple, walnut, birch wood, and hickory are all timeless colors that never go out of style.
Whites, grays and blacks are becoming increasingly popular wood stain colors for indoor and outdoor furniture — with good reason. These tones help to create anything from a sophisticated and elegant design to shabby chic, depending on your style.
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.
Darkroom, a deep black shade with purple undertones, is the brand's 2023 Color of the Year. As part of The Vintage Homestead Collection, it makes sense that the color is named after something connected to film photography and nostalgia.
Low, modular furniture, earthy colour palettes (think oranges, yellows and greens) and bold patterns are all marks of the era that will make their way into home designs in 2023.
Now that gray has fallen out of favor, you may be wondering what color is replacing gray. Of all the neutrals, gray is the one that always held the most gravitas with designers and decorators, however, gray is slowly being replaced by beige.
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.
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.
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.