2023 Design Trend: Metaworld — Where VR Comes to Life

A whole new world is being created in the digital realm, and we are seeing these changes trickle down to real life. In home furnishings, accessories and travel, consumers are reimaging what is possible in VR and IRL.

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2023 Design Trend: Metaworld

A whole new world is being created in the digital realm that is now trickling down to us IRL. As VR evolves, we are seeing an increase in these trends taking hold in our everyday lives.

Game Rooms

With the rise in gaming, game rooms will be an absolute necessity in home design this year. Creating a space that is made specifically for gaming, using cushy furnishings and mood lighting, will make your home trend-forward.

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Neon Hues

This bright and vibrant hue will be seen as an accent in many places but especially in home interiors. From light fixtures to pictures frames, add this vibrant color to bring in just the right amount of excitement to your space.

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Cartoon-Style Accessories

Playful cartoon-style furniture and accessories add a fun and animated look to the home.

Cushy Furniture

This enveloping furniture is inviting and playful, reminiscent of the gaming world.

Night Tourism

With the ever-evolving demands and expectations of travelers and the constant search for something new, night tourism is becoming a major travel trend. Astra Lumina, in Tennessee, is the first of the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series to open in the United States.

Bright & Muted Colors

A mix of intensely artificial neons and muted hues combine to create an out-of-the-ordinary experience in this metaworld trend.

Sculptural Furnishings

The look of minimalist sculpture is being brought into home interiors. Chairs, tables and benches are being created to look like unique works of art.

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Mood Lighting

The importance of lighting and changing hues to best suit the mood will be very important in this metaworld trend. Creating an atmosphere that enhances or matches mood will see growing significance in the coming years.

Virtual Designs

Virtual home designs are on the rise in the metworld, and virtual ownership has launched a new reality. NFTs have created a way to buy virtual art, decor, properties and fashion creating an even more alluring virtual world.