Furniture completes and comforts any interior. The task of furnishing is to personalize the furnishings of an apartment and a house. Therefore, the emphasis in the new season is largely on handicrafts and products according to the author’s sketches. Many major manufacturers are striving for exclusivity, moving away from mass production. Antique pieces that have received a second wind are also appreciated.
Vintage furniture from the 30s-70s of the last century, which has received an innovative sound, is in demand. It features classic shapes, rounded decorative details, and noble upholstery tones.
Thanks to its pleasant external aesthetics and versatility, furniture made of transparent plastic has strengthened its position. It is practically invisible, does not clutter up the space, and enhances the perception of space. Here are the newest furniture trends.
Simple shapes plus metal
Smooth, wavy contours combined with straight lines are a trend in homes with modern design. Upholstered furniture with metal details will enliven and decorate even the most straightforward setting. Shiny chrome, black steel, bright yellow and white gold shine, painted in neutral tones of the construction are used.
Designers advise choosing furniture in ethnic style. Rattan chairs and bamboo items will look great. For a high-tech interior, chairs and tables of transparent plastic or glass are suitable. Transparent furniture does not overload the interior with unnecessary details and creates the effect of invisibility.
In 2023, functional furniture will be relevant, as simple as possible, and interesting from an aesthetic point of view.
Ease of use and natural materials
Concern for the environment and the need to create safe and durable things are firmly established in interior trends. Living surrounded by natural materials is noticeably more pleasant.
The design should be high-quality, attractive, and green. Natural materials are used not only for comfort but also for environmental reasons. There is a growing interest in recyclable materials.
The trendy interiors of 2023 are expected to boom in dark wood, bringing delectable chocolate, chestnut, and coffee shades to the design of rooms. The wood of oak, wenge, mahogany, etc., can be seen not only in furniture but also in wall cladding, floors, and decorative structures.
The course for naturalness will remain: wicker rattan and bamboo furniture, coffee tables, and stump stools. At the same time, furniture in the mid-century modern style does not give up its position. Do not rush to throw away grandma’s armchairs and chairs.
According to the designers, there will be a demand in the future for the most functional furniture made of natural materials that will last a long time, be 100% recyclable, and not harm the environment.
This trend sustains interest in Scandinavian style, natural, rustic lifestyles, and traditionally simple design.
Compactness and invisibility
The emergence of smaller homes will continue to drive demand for space-saving furniture. Particularly in demand will be prefabricated furniture and compact individual elements that can be adapted to different room sizes and customized for yourself. Living “on the second level” is in trend: from bunk beds, typical for children’s rooms, to two-level spaces with mezzanines and a sleeping area on the mezzanine.
Imagine what kind of folding furniture would fit into your home. This can really help to simplify and free up space visually.
Crisp shapes and prints
Prints on fabrics and wallpapers and furniture shapes are some of the fastest-changing trends. In 2023, ethnic and floral designs will replace clearer graphic prints. It is also worth paying attention to furniture with rounded shapes. They will help dilute the severity of the interior and add grace.
Multifunctionality
A typical long-term trend dictates multifunctionality. The more roles each item can play, the better. There is a need for multifunctional furniture that marks living spaces or separates them from each other: tables that serve as dining and work cabinets, cabinets that can store things, and zone space.
Housing in a small area is actively gaining popularity, so one of the main trends is the desire to make it as stylish and functional as possible to create a comfortable life in a small space. For this, one has to abandon the usual furniture and look for appropriate analogs.
Unusual shapes and materials are in trend. Chairs and armchairs with three legs, fully upholstered in fabric, and small sofas for 2-3 people on legs and without a folding mechanism are in style. This mini-talks format replaces the usual oversized sofas due to the global trend of reducing the area of apartments and living rooms.
Close to nature
Outdoor furniture now looks like it has moved into the garden from the living room but is also used at home – thanks to increased comfort, elegant materials, and high-tech textiles. The trendy gray color for outdoor furniture is losing ground – now designers are betting on white outdoor furniture.
Smart design
Technology is becoming an integral, invisible piece of furniture and a leading trend. Bedside tables are equipped with wireless charging stations for mobile phones, sofas remember the individual preferences of the seated, and beds are gently nudged into a different sleeping position.
Comfort
Compact, visually appealing upholstered furniture such as two-seater sofas or armchairs is a trend. Here, special attention is paid to ergonomics. Console tables, folding tables, or small shelves provide a sense of order in everyday life and become an integral part of the interior. Soft upholstery on stools and benches adds comfort to the kitchen and dining area. The sofas are adjustable and complemented by built-in tables.
Leather armchairs
Interior design in 2023 predicts a buzz for leather chairs. Classic Chesterfield luxury pieces will continue to grace loft spaces, with original pieces in natural or synthetic leather getting their share.
The leather upholstery, which gives the space a discreetly elegant look, looks especially good with marble and gold decorative elements.
Another trendy material is elegant, refined velvet, which is used as furniture upholstery. This fabric attracts with its richness of shades, pleasant softness, grandiose overflows, some theatricality, and irony.
Terracotta color – trend of the season
Color is a powerful tool in interior design. It plays a decisive role in how we evaluate the premises. Brown has the most significant impact and can be used in a neutral or avant-garde way. Shades of brown are responsible for comfort and are very popular now.
A specific red-brown-orange shade of baked clay will be in demand for furniture (sofas and armchairs with leather upholstery, coffee tables facing the kitchen “island”) and accessories: carpets and flower pots. A lighter or more saturated version will do an excellent job of creating a bright accent.
Furniture trends of the year in the interior
Living room
More and more often, furniture in the style of the 1970s is introduced into modern apartments and houses—with smooth, wavy lines, rounded silhouettes, and bright blue, green, and pink colors.
Interest in this period has been manifesting itself for several years already. This is not about literally copying models of the past but about adapting them to minimalist, Scandinavian art deco design. One or two chairs of an unusual shape or an unpaired sofa are pretty enough to give the atmosphere a characteristic intonation.
Kitchen
Furniture in a modern kitchen should be comfortable, practical, and as reliable as possible. Chairs and tables should not have sharp corners. By combining all these requirements, you get a cozy and stylish space.
A characteristic trend in kitchen interiors in 2023 is to minimize the use of handles. Systems like “touch to open” have advantages, such as convenient operation, compact surfaces, the possibility of non-standard cabinet distribution, and more complimentary combinations of facade and finishing materials. Experts are convinced the idea will be in demand for at least the next few years.
Bedroom
Bedroom beds become more comfortable and safer when the footboards and headboards are upholstered in soft textiles that are pleasant to the tactile sensations. Soft headboards made of natural or eco-leather are more fashionable than ever.
In addition, in the new season, luxurious materials such as velvet and upholstered furniture with suede or velour upholstery come into their own. The main thing is not to overdo it and pick up textiles, curtains, and bedspreads from another fabric.
