2023 Decor Trends Designers Are Gushing Over (+ What's Outdated)

“Thanks to TikTok and social media in general, the consensus among Gen Z is that the once unironic ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ slogan is basic, vapid and exhibitionist. Replacing it for 2023 will be real art: abstract designs that tell the viewer life can be moody, deep and even a bit dark.”

How to Bring It Home: “Abstracts can feel daunting, but don’t overthink it. For the perfect piece, go with colors you like – and match your decor.”

“Perhaps due to the rise of #cozycore and cozy vibes in general, open floor plans are being replaced by more defined spaces.”

How to Bring It Home: “You can create the illusion of defined nooks throughout your home with room dividers. Modular sectionals in U shapes around a coffee table can also create a circular spatial feel, making it easier for guests to lounge closer together for casual conversation.”

“Word wall art is going out and being replaced by a movement toward less obvious and more nuanced art. These are complicated times we’re living in, and our walls don’t need to add to our information overload.”

How to Bring It Home: “Art is my favorite way of finishing a space. It can get as personal or generic as you wish, and the choices are unlimited. Your favorite scenic landscape adds sentimental value, while abstract bold colors can make a space truly pop.”

“Hardcore minimalism is gradually going away as people are hanging on to objects for sentimental reasons. There’s a comfort in physicality in the digital age.”

How to Bring It Home: “The key to this ‘extra’ trend is to bring out one loud piece, such as a colorful wall hanging or tabletop arrangement. In the same space, incorporate simple pillows, rugs and curtains in the same color palette to tie the room together.”

“We’re seeing a trend away from kitsch, which too much rustic can feel like. In its place, try simpler but still cozy pieces.”

How to Bring It Home: “Look for silhouettes that are straight, like track arms on a sofa. Pops of bright colors in throw pillows or end tables (avoiding too much pattern) also feel optimistic while still carrying a contemporary style.”

“The airy, too-cool-for-school, extremely angular and futuristic Palm Springs aesthetic is out. Instead, people are looking to cozier feels.”

How to Bring It Home: “That staying-indoors-on-a-rainy-day vibe has its own aesthetic: cozycore. Layer lots of throw blankets, pillows and rugs, with soft materials like sherpa accent chairs and curved, rounded furniture shapes.”

“Exposed Edison bulbs feel minimalist, and 2023 is looking towards cozier alternatives. Lamps, pendants and sconces with shades provide that solution.”

How to Bring It Home: “If you’re working with LED lightbulbs, shades can help in creating a warmer color. But if you want to go even warmer and cozier, one hack I love is to apply a light coat of orange paint on the bulb itself!”

“Hairpin legs are cold and too minimalist for this year’s trends. Soft and cozy shapes are in.”

How to Bring It Home: “Curved chairs and sofas. Choose velvet, sherpa and boucle to hone in the coziness.”

“Geometric walls were really specific, as are most trends that come and go fast. Try more subtle wall accents like a dark paint shade, which still feels stylish.”

How to Bring It Home: “Don’t go too matchy-matchy. If your furniture is dark brown, dark walls in a shade lighter create a nice flow. What’s especially in right now are colors that aren’t grey or brown – but a bit dusty and something in between. This type of subtle, uncertain color is easy to play up or down, optimistic or moody. It also fits our societal mood of the changing times we’re living in.”

“Black and white is boring. Magenta is not. It’s the Pantone Color of the Year because it’s bold, optimistic and still rooted in the reds of nature. It’s less minimalist than natural tones but not as maximalist as red.”

How to Bring It Home: “Do magenta through accents. An end of bed bench, floor pillow or throw blanket are the kinds of pieces designed for new color trends.

“Biophilic design filled with natural materials like cane and reclaimed wood are here to stay. Artificial materials like faux marble are on the way out. I foresee this as a theme not just for the year but the decade as sustainability continues to trend.”

How to Bring It Home: “Softer, nature-inspired colors are the best way to accentuate natural textures. Try soothing brown, blue and green accents like vases and wall art.”