We are preparing our homes for a year in which we will learn to live closer to nature and put sustainability first.
Over the past few years, alongside the pandemic, minimalist neutrals, whites and greys dominated homes and interiors. This trend reflected a need to relax and find calm in the homes where we had to spend most of our time during an uncertain, unsettling period. It is only natural for our homes to reflect the spirit of the times. That is precisely why 2023 is taking things to the next level. We are ready to have a little fun and break free from neutral conventions.
Designers are not abandoning calm colours altogether; they are pairing them with warmer earth tones. All-white kitchens and the farmhouse look are also two trends beginning to fade. More colourful spaces, vintage influences, greens and sustainable features, striking scenic wall panels, warm, soft colours to complement your neutrals, a sophisticated palette and plenty of playful, personal decoration are all on the agenda this year. Get ready to be inspired, get creative and bring more joy into your home. If you are looking for the perfect opportunity to add style, energy and comfort to your living spaces while expressing your care for the planet, this list is for you.
As interest in sustainable, environmentally friendly living grows, we are all taking greater care to bring natural elements into our homes. This means giving priority to natural materials such as wood and stone, introducing more plants indoors and using earthy colours and textures more extensively and harmoniously. Wood lovers can explore Çanakkale Seramik's Lenda, Chakra, Nordic and Wood wood-effect floor and wall tiles.
Trends linked to working from home, which we embraced during the pandemic, will remain prominent for some time. Although many of us have returned to the office, a significant number of people around the world still work entirely or partly independently of it. The need to create healthy, peaceful, multifunctional spaces that serve as both home offices and living areas therefore remains an important theme in 2023. Lightweight furniture with multiple functions, which can easily be transformed or tucked away while retaining its aesthetic appeal, is set to be popular this year.
Although minimalism remains popular, the gradual shift towards maximalism is becoming more noticeable in 2023. Unlike minimalism, which emphasises simplicity and restraint, maximalism celebrates the idea that “more is more”. Homes will embrace bold, eclectic choices, focusing on visually rich, layered designs. This year, spaces will often come alive with a wealth of patterns, textures, colours and decorative details.
We now care about the impact our purchases have on the environment and on the people who make them. Our priorities extend beyond food and clothing to sustainably and ethically produced furniture and objects. This global approach encourages us to look to the future with greater confidence, consider the generations who follow us and respect the people with whom we share the planet. Shopping with brands that use recycled or upcycled materials, practise fair trade and transparent production, and supporting local craftspeople will become even more prominent this year. We also recommend reaching out to small producers in the earthquake-affected region and local craftspeople, and buying what you need from them.
The pursuit of sustainability and the move away from minimalism are making nostalgia increasingly popular in our lives. Our interest in vintage and retro-inspired styles and furniture is naturally growing too. This year, we are confidently bringing antique furniture into modern spaces, taking old textiles out of storage and putting them to use. We can also embrace retro colour palettes and patterns freely. Çanakkale Seramik's Ornament, Aria and Pera collections suit spaces that celebrate nostalgia and harmonise with tradition.
We have brought together the standout trends inspiring designers and architects in 2023. With a playful, enjoyable outlook, this year's trends move from neutrals towards warmer tones, feature bold stone and wood, emphasise nature and greenery, and acknowledge both classic and modern design movements. Remember to strike a healthy balance between these trends and your own needs and personal taste.
