Interior design trends 2023: get ready this summer

Choose natural materials

Natural materials in design have been steadily increasing in popularity over the years and it shows no signs of slowing down. Perhaps as we’ve explored above in relation to garden space, people have become more attached to the outdoors and are more inclined as a result to invite natural elements into their homes. This can be done in any number of stylish ways, from marble countertops and slate backsplashes in kitchen designs to an exposed brick wall in the living room or a natural wooden table and chairs.

Minimalism is out, maximalism is in

For many of us in recent years, the chatter surrounding the life-changing importance of decluttering has been challenging to avoid (hello, Marie Kondo!). As a result, many people opted for stripped back aesthetics, clever storage solutions that keep the everyday mess of life tucked away behind cupboard doors and generally reduced the amount of “stuff” in their homes.

We’re not totally knocking tidying up, of course. Our 2023 Happy Home report findings also indicated to us how important feeling as though your home is organised is towards your happiness there. However, another factor that influences how happy you might be at home is how much it reflects who you are. It’s our take that your home can only reflect your likes and interests so much if you opt for rather bare minimalism. Which is why we’re pretty excited by one of this summer’s design trends: maximalism.

Maximalist design is a celebration of various different prints, textures, colours and styles. Think bold colour clashes, wallpaper adorned with framed art prints and confident prints on throws over printed sofas.

© Matt Gamble

Indoor murals are huge right now

Indoor murals are seeing a spike of popularity. It could be a knock-on impact of the maximalism trend as a whole or it could be a standalone design trend. Either way, people are getting extremely creative at home and opting for hand-painted murals that really define a room. Explore Pinterest for some DIY painted mural inspiration that you can apply to your own home.

© Matt Gamble

Choose colourful tiles for your bathroom

Bathrooms are one of the most functional rooms in the home and, if you’re sharing as a family, it’s really important it’s a well-organised space. That being said, there are plenty of ways to make the space fun and enjoyable to be in. One design trend that we adore for bathrooms is colourful tiles that brighten the space and make it feel more personal to you.

© Matt Gamble

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