2023 - Latest Design Trends
It’s hard to believe that it’s 2023 already! I think I say this every year, but they go by so fast, it still feels true. The last few months have been extremely busy with e-design projects plus my recent fabulous trip to London(see the blog here). I’ve noticed some new design trends I’m seeing pop up in a number of my recent e-design projects. This blog focuses on my own observations not on national design trends that you see on TV or interior design magazines, that one outlet puts out and everyone copies. Some trends I shared last year, in a blog post here, are still going strong but did some shifting which I will mention on this blog.
California casual style dining room with green walls designed by Joshua Jones, JJones Deisgn Co. It was rendered by Stuccco.
Green! Green! More Green!
I can’t remember all the e-design clients I’ve worked with in the past year that wanted bold green in their spaces. I’ve done green accents walls, furniture pieces, or sprinkled in green in accessories and art pieces. Green is very popular pop of color choice and I predict it will stay that way for another year and beyond. Green, in the right shade mind you, is a timeless color choice and will continue looking fabulous years to come.
Transitional powder room with bold wallpaper designed by Joshua Jones, JJones Design Co. It was rendered by Stuccco.
Powder Room Goes Wild!
Yes, you got that right! Over the last few months even, I’ve had many client requests for wild, fun, and funky powder rooms. Now, this isn’t terribly new as a trend. Powder rooms are great spaces to be a little extra-extra and overstimulating as your exposure to it is limited. What’s been surprising to me is the kinds of clients that I normally wouldn’t guess to want this at all…they are open to being a bit more experimental. Most powder room projects I worked on haven’t been too crazy, but included fun and bold wallpapers or a boldly patterned flooring to make a statement.
Mix of Industrial and MCM style dining room designed by Joshua Jones. It was rendered by Stuccco.
Dining Table Getting Bigger…
The proper dining room has made a comeback since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. For many years, we took the dining room for granted and many turned it into a home office space, playroom, lounge, etc. Now, many of us having been forced to spend more “quality” time with family and friends many people have been reevaluating the importance of their dining room. One thing I’m noticing however is a growing number of requests for large dining tables; seating 8, 10, 12, or even 14 people! The vast majority of my design work has been 6-8 seater spaces, but I recently completed a project for a dining room for 14. It’s the largest dining room project I’ve ever done. It’s definitely an interesting design trend and we’ll see how long it continues.
Transitional style flex room with textured wallpaper designed by Joshua Jones, JJones Design Co.
Textured Walls
Having an accent wall isn’t anything new but I’m getting more requests for textured walls; something beyond just color. Having a textured wall can really add an additional layer of personality to a space and create more of an artistic statement as well, sometimes supplanting the need for any other kind of art. Wainscoting, wood panels, 3D patterned walls(Urban Wall), etc. are all part of this textured trend. I expect this trend to continue and not end any time soon. I’m really interested to see new creative installations on walls and where this goes.
Country eclectic kitchen with characters designed by Joshua Jones, JJones Design Co. It was rendered by Stuccco.
Adding Depth of Character
In the last six months, I’ve noticed more clients snapping up more affordable cookie-cutter style homes or ones that are simple and bland with the intention of remodeling to add character and charm to the space that’s meaningful to their personal style. Some want to age the space or perhaps give it a very eclectic feeling. I’ve had many kitchen and bath remodels wanting to give a vintage feel by adding in rustic wood beams or changing the window and door trim to something you’d see in an older craftsman style home. I’d say this is pretty cool design trend and they always make fun projects to work on.
It’s always fun to pick out particular trends I notice pop up again and again with my clients. I can’t wait to see what’s introduced this year and beyond and share some of those insights and observations with all of you! If you’ve seen other design trends I didn’t mention and want to share, please leave comments below!!
