As pandemic panic wanes and economic concerns linger, how we think about our homes will shift accordingly in 2023. Recent years required us to turn inward, perhaps confronting unfortunate domestic decisions made before lockdown or reevaluating the sometimes-blurred boundaries between work and home. Now that we’ve dealt with the sins of our past and settled back into our ergonomic office chairs (wherever they may be), home design trends for the coming year address emerging personal and global concerns.

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.

Warm Neutrals

Bring on the beige, brown, and cream. Cool neutrals will be passed over for hues that are, we dare say, evocative of the ’90s. “There is a move away from the harder gray tones so beloved for the last decade to those that feel kinder and warmer,” says Farrow & Ball color curator Joa Studholme.

Raw & Natural

It’s no secret that dramatic, colorful marble is everywhere. And that’s part of a larger trend that highlights the “natural qualities of materials, stripped of all synthetics

While organic shapes and materials have been popular in the past, this is more specific. Riberti has dubbed it “hyper-texturality.” What does that mean, exactly? “A stronger focus on exaggerated veinings and textures in marble, stone, and wood as well, as high-contrast and high-pattern grains are seeing more interest.

Comfortcore

Cocooning furniture and finishes, rounded forms, tantalising textures and whisper-soft tones’ defining aspects of ‘comfortcore,’ a design trend that offers reassurance and respite.

‘Calming textures really came into the limelight during the stressful years of lockdown uncertainty. ‘Unsurprisingly, they’ve yet to fall out of favour. People want their home to feel like a tranquil haven, particularly in the bedroom and living room – both designated for relaxing and filled with plush, soft furnishings.‘

Hipstoric

Pinterest calls it the “hipstoric home trend.” Boomers and Gen Z are searching for new ways to honor vintage and inherited pieces in their homes. “Comfort is a key quality here—reassurance, familiarity, a feel-good aspect like bringing up a smile seeing it or touching it

Breathe new life into old furniture this year, consumers can bring new life to old furniture and fixtures with textiles and knits at a minimal cost. Think of it as yarn bombing, but in your home.