At James Lane Post, we speak with interior designers almost daily and asked many what their trend forecast was for 2023 in terms of design and essentials. Here’s what we compiled for a refresh within your own spaces.
The Arch
Carrying over from the wildly successful 2-3 years of Boho, rounded curves are everywhere from window casings to altering door frames to create the arch.
Curvy Furnishings
Not to be outdone by the arch doorways, the curvy furnishings trend continues on in 2023. Sherpa or boucle fabric combined with the lines of these pieces is also still very hot. English Country Home in Bridgehampton has a wonderful selection.
Modern Vintage
Adding vintage pieces to modern interiors is the new “eclectic” where hyper contemporary (even Maximalist) interiors get a more lived-in less cold vibe with pieces that add depth through history and the quality materials of yore.
Brutalism
Raw materials, textured surfaces, simple silhouettes, and hard shapes are the signals of this loft-inspired design.
Cloud Furniture
Overstuffed cloud furnishings are like a high-end futons but with comfort and quality stuffing. Often they are sectionalized or with quilting to add dimension and interest.
Wood Slats, Fluted Panels, Pole Wrap For Walls & Furnishings
Especially for modern and/or minimalistic interiors, this is a way to add texture and interest to these sparse yet powerfully arresting interiors. A way to achieve this look simply is to use pole wrap instead of slats – this works especially well for the bottom front-facing side of kitchen islands. Here is a world of ideas for pole wrap.
Modern Morocco
It doesn’t take much to add this hot style to any room, because it only takes one or two pieces, a textile, baskets or rattan plates on the wall, jute area rugs or just wallpaper to bring Morocco into your space. Color stories are often in jewel tones that include emerald, jade, and gold accents.
The Swinger
Whether your space is still in Boho mode, or modern minimalist, the swing chair is a feature for many homes now. The mid-century-modern classic Eero Arnio bubble chair started it all.
Molding On Walls & Doors
Carpenter doors are being upgraded easily with molding as well as walls in a trend that brings the old world to plain walls. The molding can be used as a framing tool for large scale art as well.
The Accent Wall
Continuing into 2023 is the accent wall, which started with the shiplap phenomenon. We’ve come a long way since and there are so many ways to bring a wall to life in your space.
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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The glamorous bar cart will become a staple of every designed home. North Fork Apothecary has a fabulous one available in their hearth collection.
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The large gold edged mirror will be hot throughout 2023.
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Ornamental grasses like pampas or maiden grass dried continue into the new year.
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The Boho hand-crafted vase in white or sand.
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The mushroom lamp in tabletop or floor lamp mode.
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The tall plant, real or faux.
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The arched floor lamp is back with traditional or chrome ball lamp shades.
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Marble or marbleized furnishings are going to be essential this year.
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Upscale a wall with simple but elegant worldly wall decor made with natural materials like rattan, raffia, bamboo and others — an extension of Boho and more like Modern Morocco this year.
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A curved piece (especially in faux sheepskin) continues its mainstay status in 2023.
