Interior Design and Lifestyle Trends to Look Out for in 2023

Everything from happy, colorful hues to gaming rooms, the design experts at HGTV bring you the 2023 design and lifestyle trends that will be on the rise this year.

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2023 Interior Design Trends

The design experts at HGTV bring you interior design and lifestyle trends that will dominate in 2023. These trends show how ideas about home, comfort, inclusion and conservation of resources will play out in our daily lives this year. How we experience entertainment in new immersive or virtual experiences, how we engage with and learn from nature and how we define beauty are all undergoing an upheaval. Check out the cultural and home design trends that will be on the rise this year.

Trend 1: Nature + Nurture

HGTV's Nature + Nurture design trend will entail paying more attention to universal access to the great outdoors, enjoying the benefits of nature, incorporating the outdoors into design and recognizing the inadequate and unequal access to quality green spaces than can define American life. Regenerative design will be critical as consumers support brands that recycle and reuse but create compostable, organic-based building materials and products that help, and don't harm, the environment.

Learn More: Nature for Beginners: An Expert Offers Tips on Feeling Comfortable Outdoors

Imperfection and Patina

Products with intentional or accidental flaws look forged by natural processes of erosion and weather. Embracing material irregularities that give a semblance of the human touch and naturally produced colors often created with plant dyes will be a rising trend in 2023.

From: Lisa Furtado

Biomorphic Design

Design that doesn't just work alongside nature but mimics its shapes and qualities will be big in 2023. Binishells is just one such company, which has created a radical architectural form: a neoprene bladder filled with air, that is then covered in a thin coat of reinforced spray-on concrete. The 21st century answer to Buckminster Fuller's geodesic domes, Binishells take their cue from nature and the strong, curved shells used by nuts, crustaceans and eggs for protection.

Organic Color Palette

Familiar, organic colors of grass, sky, sand and stone provide Nature + Nurture’s serene color palette.

See More Ideas: Trend Alert: Bold Earthy Hues

From: Gina Sims

Heritage Design

In a break from the European design tradition, designers are incorporating indigenous crafts from places like Asia and South America and combining them with high-tech manufacturing methods.

Learn More: Design Trend-Spotting in NYC

From: Keita Turner Design

Global Design With a Twist

Highlighting design from around the world is on offer at shops like Hidden Gem from sisters Tanya Willock and Temidra Willock-Morsch. But designers are also embracing the design needs of Asian-Americans, African-Americans and other groups that want to see their heritage reflected in design.

Circular Design

In circular design, materials sourced from nature (think products made from mushrooms or seaweed) or manufacturing leftovers (like sawdust and fabric scraps) are being reused in new ways.

Compostable Buildings

The cutting-edge in terms of energy-efficiency and renewable materials, EcoCocon creates homes and buildings using straw that allow the spaces to be composted and returned into the environment when they are no longer needed.

The Secondhand Revival

Secondhand furniture and clothing (as in thredUP and Depop) circumvent supply chain issues and provide the ultimate in reuse, meaning no manufacturing costs and no waste.

Trend 2: Radiant Reawakening

We are in the midst of a cultural renaissance in which traditional notions of value, gender, body type and interpersonal relationships are in flux. In our second design trend, Radiant Reawakening, we see people letting personal taste and passions dictate home decor instead of resale value. Happy design is big with whimsy, funky tile and wallpaper patterns and bright, cheerful colors.

Learn More: How to Add a Tasteful Touch of Neon to Your Home

Playful, Artificial Colors

Neon colors that scream happiness, fun and rebirth and delight their owners are important in this trend.

See More Ideas: Trend Forecast: 2023 Colors and Palettes of the Year

From: Regan Baker

Happiness Decor

Cheeky maximalism and cluttercore with tons of color and layering offer a bold new take on the grandmillennial trend.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

The New Neutral - Pink

Throwing out every cliché about pink as a girly color, this remarkably versatile, flattering hue has become a design standard so universal and beloved, it is now working as a neutral.

See More Ideas: 10 On-Trend Pink Bathrooms

Fleshy Pinks and Mossy Greens

Soft pastels and the combination of on-trend pink with earthy greens exemplifies Paris-based designer India Mahdavi's command of fresh design trends as seen here in Mahdavi's design for the Ladurée Tokyo Ginza.

Radical Reevaluation

As we reevaluate what is "normal," fluidity is being introduced throughout many realms of everyday life and brands are having to get smarter about messaging to a more diverse and less monolithic audience. What we define as beautiful, natural and universal is changing in both design and in the culture at large.

Face Decor

Homeowners are saying goodbye to greige, generic fixtures and features and are instead personalizing their homes with fun graphics and bold color. The new trend for faces on décor is part of that spirit of play making its way into design, with animated, bright smiling “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”-style faces and art deco, Matisse- and Picasso-influenced line-drawings of human figures showing up in glassware, on furniture, wallpaper and every surface imaginable.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Mood Meets Design

Consumers are flocking to decor and products that feel tailored to varying moods, temperaments and personalities. As a clever instance of this trend, eco-conscious skincare company Pink Moon has created the world's first astrology-centered skincare line, Once in a Pink Moon.

Body as Temple

The wellness phenomenon continues to explode, intersecting more and more with spiritual practice so that meditation rooms, self-care spaces and wellness not just for the privileged, but for all has become more important.

See More Ideas: 20 Serene Massage and Meditation Rooms

From: Hilton & Hyland

Trend 3: Metaworld

Our third design trend, Metaworld, focuses on a whole new universe being created in the digital realm that is now trickling down to us IRL. As virtual reality evolves, we are seeing the metaverse taking on a more prominent role in our everyday lives.

See More: 2023 Design Trend: Metaworld — Where VR Comes to Life

Gaming Rooms

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

See More Ideas: Video Game and VR Room Design Ideas

From: Tiffany Brooks

Cartoon-Style Design

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

Fun-Loving Furniture

Rounded, puffy, cartoon-worthy design is becoming the must-have look for foward-thinking design fans, as seen in this sensuous, fun "Peaches" furniture collection from Bohinc Studio.

Cushy Furniture

This enveloping furniture is inviting and immersive, and 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. The traveling Astra Lumina experience, international night markets and opportunities to spot bioluminescent sea creatures or the Northern Lights are making night tourism a certifiable "thing."

See More: 10 Ways to Experience Night Tourism

A Mix of Bright & Muted Colors

A mix of intensely artificial neons and muted hues combine to create an out-of-the-ordinary experience in this 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 at a more affordable price point than a one-of-a-kind artwork.

From: Ana Donohue

Mood Lighting

Get on your phone and change your mood with products like Philips Hue lighting. The popularity of app-activated lighting and hues you can change to best suit your mood will continue to grow.

Virtual Designs

Virtual home designs are on the rise in Metaworld, 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.

2023 Lifestyle Trends

Read on for the lifestyle trends sure to dominate design and culture in 2023 and beyond.

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Neon Hues

Neon hues 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.

See More: How to Add a Tasteful Touch of Neon to Your Home

Broken Plan Designs

As we realize some of the deficits of open-plan homes, designers are recognizing the benefits of broken-plan home design that uses physical barriers like screens, sliding walls bookcases and visual cues like changes in flooring to make spaces work harder for the homeowner's needs.

Accessible Design

Creating products and homes that are accessible for people who struggle with mobility will be a major trend in the coming years, as we see the importance of designing spaces that adapt to all needs, especially relevant in an aging population.

See More Ideas: 20 Design Tips for a Wheelchair Accessible Home

From: Carla Aston

Latin & South American Influences

With their bold colorways and collectivist spirit, these regions are influential when it comes to wellness and lifestyle trends.

Generational Nostalgia

New generations are turning to old traditions for comfort. From the Y2K fashion beloved by Gen Z to the coastal grandma trend celebrated by Millennials, nostalgia is being defined differently for each generation.

See More Ideas: Design Ideas for the '90s Baby

From: sKout

Subversive Toile

A meet-in-the-middle, clever spin on French toile de jouy, the new toile features skeletons cavorting in the countryside or alien spaceships landing in bucolic landscapes. Designers are having fun turning a classic French pattern on its head and dragging it humorously into a new, more liberated age.

From: Casagrande Studio

New Foodways

Underexplored foodways from the indigenous to Gullah Geechee and Appalachia are expanding our dining horizons. Food hybrids like Native American-meets-soul food show how food can bring diverse worlds together on the same plate.

Death Revival

Symbols of mortality and a rock ‘n’ roll attitude, skulls are suddenly everywhere, on wallpaper and fabric, candles and home decor. Design-forward funeral homes, TV shows focused on the afterlife and natural burials are giving death a makeover.

From: BAM Design Lab

Ladies First

Women designers and architects are bringing their different ideas of scale, comfort and luxury to the home sphere. Women designers are also creating work with feminine attributes or with women’s needs in mind.

Products Tailored to Women

Princess Nokia is the face (and the voice behind) a line of Venus products from Gillette that look at shaving accessories with a female customer in mind.

Customization

Customization is also a growing trend, and WOW Papers designer Julien Aleksandres can render his designs in any scale the homeowner likes for big impact or a lower key vibe. Everything from skincare to clothing is being tailored to meet individual needs.

Bespoke Products Are King

More and more companies are innovating so that customers can do everything from self-care to errands without leaving their home. And customization, whether of clothes or teeth whitening, is also on the rise with companies like at-home tailor MTailor and teeth-whitening company SmileBrilliant innovating in this realm.

Sculptural Design

Designers are bringing the look of minimalist sculpture to home interiors, creating benches and tables, divider screens and rugs that look like unique works of art for customers who want to express a love of design but who want something more utilitarian.

The New Boho

Boho mixed with luxe, a new organic take on this popular trend has a sexy feel, part ‘70s glam, part earthy and organic.

A Sleeker Take on Bohemian

Sleek, earthy and defined by a '70s sensibility, the New Boho is exemplified by high-end movie art directors-turned-interior designers Roman and Williams whose Soho design shop RW Guild is an opportunity to take some of this new design sensibility home.

Movable Hotel Pods and Workcations

With less environmental impact and offering an utterly one-of-a-kind travel experience, companies like Moliving are placing self-contained hotels in unique locations. Responding to a desire for workcations in beautiful surroundings with great Wi-Fi and tech, Wander is also creating one-of-a-kind Airbnb-style getaways that speak to the new desire to combine time away with a remote work-friendly environment.

Lobbies As Living Rooms

Both hotel lobby restaurants and comfy lobby bars are very of-the-moment. A hotel lobby for drinks affords you front row seats to the thrilling passing human parade as well as the kind of features not always offered in your usual bar: overstuffed couches and chairs instead of a bar stool and a more attentive staff assuming you are a hotel guest (even if you aren't). In general, hotel lobbies like the colorful Hotel Colee lobby in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood (shown here) are becoming the new living room and home-away-from-home, especially for city dwellers.

Tea Is the New Coffee

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water and it has a number of health benefits to boot including the presence of antioxidants in tea and potentially lower rates of heart disease, stroke and diabetes for regular tea drinkers. Luxury tea is a growing segment of the business with companies like iLola tea offering gorgeous gift sets and tea subscriptions and an elegant new approach to the tea boom.

Learn More: The Amazing Health Benefits of Tea