January 16, 2023 / Nikki Requiero

Top Living Room Trends for 2023

The new year is always a chance for a refresh, and why not start with one of the most used spaces in your home - the living room. 

How can you change up your living room style this year? Decorating a living room is a matter of personal taste and style. Some popular trends for 2023 include incorporating natural elements such as plants, using neutral and earthy colours, and incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials.

Creating a cosy and comfortable atmosphere with plush seating and textured accents can also be great. It's also important to consider the functionality of the space and how it will be used.

It's always a good idea to consider the layout and flow of the room and to incorporate pieces that reflect your personality and lifestyle.

Key Trends

Key Trend

Modern Maximalism

Modern maximalism is a design trend that combines elements of traditional and contemporary styles. It is characterized by a mix of patterns, textures, and colours, as well as an eclectic mix of furniture and decor. This trend is all about creating a layered, curated look that is both visually interesting and comfortable.

In 2023, modern maximalism is expected to continue growing in popularity. The trend is a perfect reflection of the current times, where people are looking to create a space that is both functional and expressive. This style is all about embracing individuality, and it’s a way to make a statement in a room without being too overwhelming. The key is to balance the different elements and create a cohesive look by choosing a colour palette and adding textures and patterns that complement each other.

Modern maximalism is an excellent option to consider if you want to create a unique and personalised space that feels like home.

Key Trend

Nature's Colours

A nature-inspired colour palette for home interiors can include colours that are found in nature such as shades of green, blue, brown, and grey. These colours can be used to create a calming atmosphere in a room.

Here are a few examples of nature-inspired colour palettes for home interiors:

Earthy tones: This palette includes shades of brown, beige, and terracotta. These colours are reminiscent of the natural colours of soil, wood, and rock. They are warm and grounding and can be used to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

Ocean hues: Play around with shades of blue, green, and grey. These colours are reminiscent of the colours of the ocean and can be used to create a serene atmosphere.

Forest greens: Take the forest inside your home with shades of green, from deep tones to lighter mint greens. These colours are reminiscent of the colours of trees and foliage and can be used to create a fresh and lively atmosphere.

Nature Neutrals: This palette includes shades of white, beige, and grey. These colours are reminiscent of the colours of clouds, rocks and sand, and can be used to create a simple and minimalistic atmosphere.

When incorporating these colours in your home, it's important to consider the lighting and existing elements in the space. Also, you can use accent colours, textures, and patterns to bring more interest and personality to the room.

Key Trend

Round Silhouettes Are Here To Stay

Round silhouettes for interiors are a popular design trend for 2023. This trend is characterized by the use of round shapes in furniture and decor, such as round mirrors, rugs, lamps, and coffee tables.

The use of round shapes can add a sense of softness and movement to a room, and can be used to create a more organic and fluid feel. They can also be used to balance out angular or sharp lines in a room.

Round silhouettes can be incorporated in various ways in a room, such as:

Using a round mirror as a focal point in a room

Incorporating a round coffee table in the living room

Adding a round ottoman or pouf for extra seating

Using a round rug to define a conversation area

Hanging a round chandelier or pendant light

Round silhouettes can also be used to create a sense of continuity in a room by repeating the shape in different elements, like a round mirror above a round table or a round side table next to a round armchair.

Keep in mind that, when using round shapes, it's important to consider the scale and proportion of the pieces to the room, and to balance out the round shapes with other shapes and textures to prevent the space from looking too one-dimensional.

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