9 Top Interior Design Trends for 2023
9 Top Interior Design Trends for 2023, According to the Pros
If you’ve been searching for the right opportunity to add more style, vigor and comfort to your space, you’ll appreciate this list. We checked in with professional designers and industry players for their take on the top interior design trends for 2023.
Some of their picks confirm that certain things like: shades of blue, personality-packed rugs fit for maximalists, statement window treatments and high-style marble slabs in kitchens, stand the test of time. After all, a few of these were also highlighted in our feature on the leading design trends for 2022. But other trend predictions may surprise you: plaster walls, high-gloss wood finishes and full-on craft rooms are just a few examples to note.
All in all, use this list of the biggest design trends for 2023, including trending kitchen ideas, to bring your own space to life in the coming year. And remember that this forecast isn’t a mandate to embark on a gut renovation if that’s not in the cards for you right now. Sometimes the smallest design upgrades — the right color palette, hardware style, piece of furniture or decorative accent — are all it takes to give a room a fresh, picture-perfect look. Get started on your dream kitchen, living room, bedroom retreat or just about any other space that could use a refresh.

1- Sustainable Design Choices
“Consumers are becoming more mindful of choosing environmentally-friendly options, and rightly so, as the conversation and importance of sustainable design will begin to take center stage. People are increasingly asking where and how items are made.”
— Joshua Smith, Principal Designer and Founder, Joshua Smith Inc.

2- Indestructible Fabrics
“Everyone wants indestructible fabrics. There are so many options that mimic the look of natural linen, velvet and textural fabrics, but they are outdoor-rated, stain-resistant, high-performance materials. Couple that with stain-resistant, washable rugs, and we can now design homes.”
— Brad Ramsey, Principal Designer and Founder, Brad Ramsey Interiors

3- Saturated Paint Colors
“We are seeing a huge amount of saturated wall colors, particularly in bathrooms. Clients realize that, especially in kids or guest bathrooms, like this one we recently renovated, taking a gorgeous shade of blue and enveloping the walls, ceiling and vanity is a really cool monochromatic look with a punch. Color is definitely king in 2023!”
— Nicole Hirsch, Founder, Nicole Hirsch Interiors

4- Listening Rooms
“Listening rooms, or music rooms, have always been coveted by audiophiles, but they’re gaining popularity with the masses as vinyl record sales continue to climb. Essentially, a listening room is a dedicated space for music, whether it’s creating your own or playing your favorite tunes to unwind and enjoy, solo or with a group of people. Even if you don’t have an entire room to spare, a dedicated corner or nook of any room can be transformed into space to enjoy music.”
— Molly Torres Portnof, Founder, DATE Interiors

5- Plaster
“Plaster is coming back big time. It has a distinction that sets it apart from hard metal finishes, and it adds a comforting quality to a space that clients are responding to these days. If it’s plaster, it’s all or mostly made by hand and clients are recognizing the value that adds. There’s an artistry involved and it creates a story to tell.”
— Katie Paulsen, Lead Interior Designer, Maestri Studio

6- Natural Stone Slabs
“Stone slabs are dominating backsplashes from countertop to ceiling. They are cascading to the floor in waterfall edges and wrapping around islands. It’s an exciting development, as these stones are so unique and beautiful, and truly enhance these spaces as the basic neutrals they replace never could. They’re complemented by renewed interest in colorful mosaics and textured stone tile with mixed finishes.”
— Nancy Epstein, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Artistic Tile

7- Muted Colors
“The neutral, warm and cozy look is going to add some additions in 2023. I’m starting to see plums and mustards pop up in more calming and deeper tones that seem as though they were a color found in nature. People are starting to embrace colors, but not in the bold, vibrant hues. They are starting to value different shades other than green, brown and blues that are seen as more earthy and calming.”
— Linda Hayslett, Founder, LH.Designs

8- Enclosed Kitchens
“I am seeing a lot of enclosed kitchen spaces as opposed to large family room/kitchen areas that are open to the rest of the home. But within that space, the designs tend to be more open plans with wall shelving and less built-in-looking cabinetry.”
— Christopher Peacock, CEO and founder, Christopher Peacock (Cabinetry Brand)

9- Statement Lamps
“We predict seeing a lot more saturated colors, more glossy than matte finishes and more elaborate lamp shades. Traditionally-applied fabrics and patterns have become quite popular, so much so we are introducing new shades in pleated linen as a standard offering. We also foresee ceramic shades, for table, floor and even pendant or surface mounts, becoming trendy.”
— Charlie Dumais, Ceramicist, Dumais Made (a handmade lamp and accessory studio)