GRAND HOMES
EMERGING TRENDS
Lynton & Forrester are at the forefront of furniture and interior design.
WHAT AN EXCITING TIME to be in the design and interior design field. It feels like there’s an explosion of creativity after a few years of disruption, and we are re-emerging with fresh ideas, innovative designs and fabulous new interiors. As the year progresses, trends are are coming through from overseas and locally, and furniture designers are busily catching up and introducing some fabulous creations. “Here at Lynton & Forrester, we are excited that our new ranges are arriving and will be on display in our Brisbane and Gold Coast showrooms,” says Managing Director/Interior designer Matthew Lynton. “Our problem is that it’s hard to decide on just one trend.”
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According to Matthew, in 2023 there is a vibrant selection of fresh and slightly unusual colours and finishes, which include furniture in a variety of timber colours and pieces with incredible dragged and bleached effects. “We are talking hues such as sage green, merlot red and putty,” he says. “And forget the boring beige and go for winter white instead. “We are also seeing great designs harking back to a very streamlined Deco feel, with the addition of unusual colour tones.” Curvy edges and sinuous designs are everywhere, from bedsides, sofas and buffets to spherical cushions and rugs. It’s a fun look, breaking away from the stereotypical matching living room suites.
"Design is obviously very personal, but you can't help but smile at the new styles available, and the endless design possibilities,” adds Matthew. “We particularly like the use of marble in occasional furniture and accessories and the luxury of beautiful lamps, stunning large artworks and the resurgence of living indoor plants, no more stuffy dusty artificial plants.” Wallpaper is no longer just for the study, with the variety of choices allowing any room to be transformed easily and quickly. Geometric patterns are in, while florals are heading south. Fabrics are luscious, with crushed European velvet in mulberry, fig, pomegranate and all the greens one of the hottest trends.