2023 RE Design Trends

2023

Design Trends REAL ESTATE

We read dozens of articles, blogs, and write-ups on what 2023 will bring by way of real estate design trends. Here we have included the trends that appeared multiple times from various designers and experts. While these views may not necessarily reflect the views of RLAH @properties, we feel it is important for us to have heightened knowledge in this subject as lifestyle advisors and marketing experts.

Sources: Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, Forbes, National Association of Realtors, The Spruce, Veranda, Wall Street Journal

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"For 2023, we're going to be seeing more dimension on everything from wall treatments and textiles to furniture and decorative accessories. So texture just everywhere."

- Danielle Blundell of Apartment Therapy

PANTONE

Color of the Year 2023: Viva Magenta

BENJAMIN MOORE

Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush

Image Credits: Adobe, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

Color of the Year 2023: Redend Point

Moody Spaces

Image Credits: Lulu and Georgia

A return to rich, dramatic color palettes (purple, sand, maroon, cream, chocolate brown) swathing an entire room. These spaces will maintain their minimalistic integrity, with a focus on intimate and moody forms and textures. Painted or wallpapered walls in the same color as the ceiling, trim, shades, furnishings, and/or fabrics can be modern and cool. Moody tones make spaces feel intentional.

Patterns & Bold Colors

Black furniture or decor to mix among lighter-toned pieces. Patterned furniture like stripes, floral, plaid, or mix patterns through accessories such as pillows and throw blankets. Checkerboard patterns have made a comeback; once high contrast is now softening into a more tone-on-tone look that is more versatile and less trendy.

Image Credits: Adobestock, Audrey Scheck

Organic Materials & Earth Tones

In today's chaotic world, nature has a calming effect, because of this, organic materials and earth tones are timeless and unlikely to look dated any time soon. Expect lots of wood and colors inspired by nature such as peaceful blues and mossy greens. Nature-inspired art and live edge tables are other ways to incorporate the elements in our homes.

Image Credits: Adobestock, Audrey Scheck

Showing up in jewelry, fashion, art and home decor. Artisanal aesthetics from medieval times era such as metalwork, darker woods, jewel tones, stone fixtures, immersive tapestries, ornate detailing and shadow play.

Middle Ages Modern

Image Credits: Adrianna Glaviano, Architectual Digest

Coastal Grandma

Despite its coastal origins, you won’t be finding any shell bowls or anchor–themed decor in these houses.It's relaxed yet refined, casual but elevated. It conveys a laid-back luxury that's warm and inviting without being overtly cozy. The lines are clean, and the designs are unembellished and minimal.

Dark Academia

The Harry Potter generation are now designing homes. The New York Times describes it as "a subculture with heavy emphasis on reading, writing, and learning". It can play into different styles from modern to traditional.

Art Deco

Bold patterned fabrics, rounded shapes and profiles (think round kitchen islands), and “lavishly unnecessary” nostalgic trinkets. Exploded in the United states in 1920's and represented luxury, glamour, and exuberance. Something about the 20’s has this style coming back to prominence.

Image Credits: Adobestock

Lighting As A Mood

People are recognizing the importance of ambient lighting and the role it plays in giving a space a feeling. There is a growing interest in task lighting and layered lighting and creating different moods for different activities.

Image Credits: Lumens.com, Adobestock

Wallpapered Powder Rooms

This trend is going to get bigger in the new year. We can experiment in powder rooms with pattern play and colors that we may be cautious to put in our larger rooms. Lauren Robbins Interiors calls the powder room the "jewel box of the home" as they can add an element of surprise when you open the door.

plaster or drywall hood that's boxed in and painted the same color as your wall.

The Slab

Backsplash

April Gandy at Alluring Designs Chicago calls this one of her favorite design trends for 2023. “Slabs of quartz or marble are perfect for any design aesthetic and help to create a clean, seamless look in any kitchen,” Gandy says. “The lack of grout lines make this backsplash super low maintenance and so easy to keep clean.”

Image Credits: Adobestock

Dark & Textured Countertops

With a focus on nature, leathered granite and soapstone countertops have an earthy, approachable quality and will start to appear in more new kitchens. Darker countertops will often be paired with lighter stained cabinets.

Image Credits: Adobestock, TheSpruce.com

Sustainable Design & Performance Fabrics

The conversation and importance of sustainable design will begin to take center stage with consumers. A retreat from fast furniture towards vintage pieces has happened. There are now many options that mimic the look of natural fabrics such as linen and velvet but are outdoor-rated, stain resistant, or high-performance materials. Vegan leather is also more durable than it's cowhide counterpart. Couple this with stain resistant, washable rugs and our homes are no longer sacrificing function for aesthetic purposes.

Plush, Luxe Textiles Textiles

Expect to see more overstuffed sofas and armchairs; thick, plush area rugs; and ultra cozy bedding and bath accessories. Luxury textiles such as velvet are in high demand. Fabrics in jewel tones for an upscale look and high contrast colors in your fabrics and throws.

Return of the Dining Room

The traditional dining room fell victim to open floor plans compounded with recent world events.

Long considered a symbol of wealth and privilege. There is a revived desire to make this room special and mixed-use, but still ideal for it's intended use.

Mixed Metals

Adds visual interest in a space. Easily nail the look by starting with a significant fixture that's already finished in a mixed metal combination. Pick a primary and accent and aim for a 70:30 ratio.

Honey Onyx

This Brazilian onyx is back from the 80's with layers of swirling tan, caramel, beige, and ivory. Expect to see this material through decorative accessories or more bold moves like

Image Credits: Adobestock, Angie Slivy

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