5 High-Impact Home Decor Trends We Love For 2023
(Courtesy of Ma’at Luxe Home via Etsy)
Want to refresh your space? Whether you're leaning towards the modern gothic aesthetic, cozy vibes or retro ’70s-inspired style, we've compiled five trends to consider if you want to update your space this year.
Trend: Modern gothic
Wednesday, Netflix’s Addams Family remake, probably can’t take all the credit for the resurgence of this moody decor trend, but if you took some style inspiration from the Addams’ spooky home, you weren’t the only one. We’ve been seeing modern gothic interiors for the past couple of years, but the trend will really take off in 2023. Don’t be scared, though—this look isn’t about kitschy, Halloween-inspired spaces (unless that’s your thing!). Instead, expect to see moody colour palettes, ornate furniture, baroque wallpaper featuring intricate patterns and rich fabrics, including velvet, satin and silk. This is definitely a more-is-more kind of style, so don’t be afraid to layer everything, from accessories to rugs.
Farrow & Ball
This soft black hue will add instant drama to your space.
Off-Black No. 57. paint, from $130 per gallon, farrow-ball.com
Ma’at Luxe Home
Intricate patterns are a hallmark of this moody style.
Wallpaper in Gothic Garden, from $34 per roll, etsy.com
Red Barrel Studio
If your home doesn’t already have dramatic architecture, such as arched doorways, get a similar effect with a mirror.
Cathedral mirror, $235, wayfair.ca
Trend: Bright colours
The decor world is moving away from minimalist, all-white interiors in favour of maximalist decor, and (unsurprisingly) colour is a huge part of that. Whether you’re splashing a new coat of paint on your walls, splurging on a new sofa or simply layering in some new accessories, opt for deep, rich colours, including deep orange, mustard yellow and bright jewel tones.
Structube
A bright sofa is an eye-catching addition to an otherwise neutral living room.
Interchangeable sectional sofa, $1199, structube.com
Hay
A two-toned vase is a low-commitment way to add a pop of colour to your space.
Two-tone vase, $64, finnishdesignshop.com
Trend: Textured accents
In yet another nod to maximalism, texture will be everywhere this year. Whether through fabrics or finishes, adding textured details to your space lends warmth, dimension and visual interest. Bonus: While you could opt for a velvet sofa or another big-ticket item, it’s easy to experiment with this trend through inexpensive accessories. So go ahead, add a nubby wool throw blanket and chunky knit throw pillow to your sofa and swap out smooth glass vases for natural wood or stone versions. You could even consider a wall treatment—tiles or wood panelling can add tons of visual interest while still looking thoroughly modern, and wallpaper can turn a boring wall into an eye-catching focal point.
All Roads Design
A neutral colour palette keeps these textured pillows from feeling too over-the-top.
Throw pillow, $84, anthropologie.com
Graham & Brown
Don’t forget your walls! Linen wallpaper is a subtle way to add visual interest to your space.
Linen wallpaper, $150 per roll, grahamandbrown.com
Urban Outfitters
This vase has an organic, hand-made feel and features two connected cylinders that allow you to display multiple arrangements.
Vase, $54, urbanoutfitters.com
Trend: Vintage finds
According to Pinterest, antiques are set to be one of the year’s hottest design trends. This is likely due to the fact that Gen X and millennials are inheriting pieces from their parents and/or grandparents and incorporating them into their more modern spaces for a look that’s curated and personal. No family pieces coming your way? Hit the thrift shops for a sustainable way to furnish your home.
1st Dibs
The clean lines and small size of this 1960s Danish sideboard make it easy to integrate into many decor styles.
Sideboard, $1,12o, 1stdibs.com
Corea Company Vintage
Warm metal candlesticks add subtle shine to a tablescape or mantel.
Candlesticks, $40, etsy.com
1st Dibs
Vintage glass jars in an on-trend cobalt blue make a statement when arranged in a group.
Glass jars, $74 each, 1stdibs.com
Trend: ’70s style
The ’70s have been trending in fashion for a while now—thank you, Harry Styles—but in 2023, we’ll see that era start to show up in home decor. Some of this is likely due to nostalgia for a (seemingly) simpler time, but this look is also about fun, character and individuality, which feels like a counterpoint to the curated looks that have dominated trends for the past decade. To bring a retro vibe to your space, opt for earth tones, bold patterns, asymmetrical sofas, vintage armchairs and soft rugs.
Urban Renewal
These one-of-a-kind pillows have colour, pattern and tons of personality.
Throw pillows, $79 each, urbanoutfitters.com
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