By: Lavanya ChopraThe year 2022 had its moments in interior design, transforming the vision with which we conceptualized and designed spaces. With this year’s end, we want to reflect on the imminent design landscape in 2023.
The year to come is undoubtedly teeming with possibilities and laced with creative promise. We brought on the Hipcouch design experts to weigh in on the trends they see gaining wind in the months ahead. Read on to stay ahead of the curve and get the design wheels of your mind turning; because we promise something for everyone!
1. Balanced and Zen-Exuding Spaces
The pandemic projected great emphasis on feel-good, comfortable, and serene spaces the world over. With ‘work-from-home’ and ‘home-schooling’ becoming familiar terms over the past many months, there is an increased focus on creating versatile and comfort-inducing spaces that are also practical.
This trend shall continue to reign in the year ahead, making minimalism a truly timeless concept. Lean into using light-palette colours (whites, beige, ivory, pastel tones) when working with wall paint choices, upholstery/loose furnishings, and larger pieces of furniture in muted/natural material to accomplish the look.
2. Prominent Objects
Nothing warms the feeling of a space like objects and accessories that hold meaning to the inhabitants, making nostalgia a strong emotion linked to interior design even in the new year.
Layer corners, accent walls/surfaces, and dedicated nooks with objects of interest to cosy up your spaces. Each piece is a unique storyteller, adding value to the design scheme. These could be family heirloom pieces, vintage furniture, souvenirs from travels, or bric-a-brac collected by you over the years. The pieces can be curated to tie in with the overarching style of your spaces, embellishing the latter with more character.
3. Natural and Locally-Sourced Materiality
Earthy and raw materiality spells ease to a T. The past few years have witnessed a substantial shift in the direction of exploring and utilising locally-sourced and natural materials like never before.
The experts see this trend transitioning seamlessly into the new year, leaning towards becoming a popular staple. The design trend focuses on melding raw and refined to create a hybrid that exhibits excellent versatility. The use of materials like jute, woven wicker, reclaimed wood, brickwork, local stone, concrete, and terracotta suggest an interior design style that is elevated yet rustic in some ways.
4. Saturated Hues
The year ahead sure looks promising for those who revel in hearty doses of colour. Being one of the most multi-faceted aspects of design, and one can let colour become the muse of spaces in experimental ways.
Explore rich, saturated tones of colours like green, blue, yellow, red, and pink to uplift the look and feel of your spaces. The maximalist in you could choose to envelop an entire room in the hue or a focal accent wall for interest. However, should one want to explore the trend with restraint, add slivers of colour into a room with curated decor, soft furnishings, and artwork?
5. Organic and Asymmetrical Forms
The year 2023 will continue to experience the celebration of curved, organic, and free-flowing geometric forms across various elements. These can be introduced into interior design schemes via curved-edged/bean-form sofas, plumped-up seating, abstract-form rugs and lighting, and accent furniture which adapts soft forms (coffee tables, chairs, stand-alone pieces). These additions break the monotony of starkly linear forms, instantly introducing a touch of playfulness and warmth to spaces.
Looking Ahead
The year 2023 is steeped in exploring the new, presenting us with a clean slate and canvas to begin again! The experts at Hipcouch predict an excellent mix of minimalist and bold interior design trends making the rounds. It boils down to creating spaces authentic to one’s aesthetic and way of living, resulting in timeless design experiences.
Reach out to us at Hipcouch to spruce up your spaces. Book your free consultation service or contact us to have our experts assist you.
Team Hipcouch wishes you all a blessed and prosperous New Year! 🎇