2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
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2023 Design Trends We’re Loving

What to expect in the new year, from pewter to plate walls to the family patriarch. Here is the next wave of interior design.

A new year equals new inspiration—

—and we’re loving the direction we’re seeing design take us in 2023. There’s a clear return to bolder, more statement-making moments and personality-packed elements with an organic and textural quality. Here are some of our favorites and how Shea and the design team are utilizing them in our latest Studio McGee projects.

No. 01 | Statement Stone

No. 02 | Maximalism

No. 03 | Romance & Nostalgia

No. 04 | Rich & Moody Tones

No. 05 | All Things Grandpa

No. 06 | Pattern on Pattern

2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving

No. 01 | Statement Stone

We love good veining and deep contrast in stone, and we’re excited to see more of this trend in 2023. We’ll see this in a variety of ways, from the stone itself— less common ones like soapstone and travertine, as well as contrasting pairings of stone in one space—to the way it’s utilized—a countertop carried up the back as the backsplash with a continual ledge, as seen in the kitchen below. It’s all about maximalism, a design trend in and of itself.

2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
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Tipton Coffee Table
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Neo Dining Table
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Travertine Side Table
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Chance Accent Table
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Martel Coffee Table

No. 02 | Maximalism

As we mentioned, if there’s a word that encapsulates the design trends of 2023, it’s big. Maximalism is where things are headed, to what degree you take that is up to you. It can be heavy patterning, from the wallpaper to the drapes to the rugs to the upholstery, or highly saturated colors occupying a smaller space. You can also lean into maximalism in your shelf styling by curating a clustered grouping of collected, found, repurposed, and vintage objects. Bold, playful gestures and curiosity cabinets, a little House of Hackney and a whole lot of Dorothy Draper.

2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving

No. 03 | Romance & Nostalgia

This trend is ushering in a softer, more collected palette and can be seen expressed in so many different ways. Overall, there’s a return to more traditional design, with trends like “Coastal Grandma” and “Grandmillenial” taking over social media. There’s homage being paid through design moments like vintage plate walls, wooden kitchen hutches, time-honored prints and patterns, gilded accents, and thrifted pieces with a story attached. Florals and soft curves abound, and other more fanciful materials like fringe, reeded glass, scallops, tufts, and contrasting piping.

2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
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Vintage Wooden Cupboard
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Maisie Quilt
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Astrid Fringe Stool
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Jolie Floral Pillow Cover
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Tressa Wall Mirror
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Ruffle Linen Shams (Set of 2)
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Reeded Bowl
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Clea Ruffle Pillow Cover

No. 04 | Rich & Moody Tones

Pantone chose “Viva Magenta” as their color of the year which tells you everything you need to know about this trend. We’re loving seeing jewel tones return to interior design, along with deeper, more saturated colors, and dark, moody spaces. These rich tones are making their way into metals as well, through lacquered finishes, pewter, and the patina of antiqued brass.

2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
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Appoline Chair
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Troy Wool Rug
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Cullen Wall Light
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Neve Round Pillow
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Ester Side Table
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Pietra Wine Glass (Set of 4)
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Darcie Wide Cabinet
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Antique Brass Taper Candle Holder
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Oxford Sconce
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Lilia Matte Black Flatware (Set of 5)

No. 05 | All Things Grandpa

Move over Coastal Grandma, grandpas are making a splash. Some call it Country Club Grandpa, others say Grandpa Chic, whatever your preferred TikTok phrase is, we’re loving this sophisticated, old-school aesthetic. It’s a little Ralph Lauren and a little Steve McQueen, mahogany meets worn-in leather. We like to think this design trend embodies the way Leonardo DiCaprio felt on the Titanic—Ivy League, upper-crust prep, you get the idea, and we’re here for every gloriously plaid moment of it.

 

2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
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Antique Navy Skis I
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Harlow Leather Bench
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Emmett Pillow Cover
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Beck Leather Stool
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Edina Plaid Indoor / Outdoor Rug
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Morning Sand Dune
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Thorpe Magnifying Glass
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Woven Wool Plaid Throw
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Petrified Wood Bookends (Set of 2)
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Hexagon Patterned Box

No. 06 | Pattern on Pattern

The past few years of design have showcased a pared-down aesthetic, from the tonal, earthy interiors of Tulum to Scandinavian Minimalism to Japandi where art, nature, and simplicity reign supreme. And don’t get us wrong, we still love a clean, white wall, but we’re invigorated by the pattern play that is becoming mainstream again in 2023. Once reserved for a poppy powder bath, now over-the-top wallpaper is making its way into larger, and more communal, spaces. But don’t think you have to paper your living room to lean into this trend. You can play with pattern in much smaller ways, like a new kitchen backsplash, a stacked toss pillow display on a sofa or bed, or a layered tablescape with a large format floral print plate under a striped smaller plate and a small, delicate floral print on the tablecloth.

2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
2023 Design Trends We’re Loving
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Edith Pillow Cover
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Serena Wood Lounge Chair
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Anya Neutral Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
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Nanette Pillow Cover
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Charlot Hand-Knotted Rug
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Pimpernel Wallpaper
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Keana Floral Pillow Cover
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Florencecourt Wallpaper

Trends in Fashion

Shea-approved looks inspired by the new year's interiors, from pretty and pastel to preppy.
Lizzie Fortunato
The Great Escape Lush 24K-Gold-Plated & Glass Crystal Drop Earrings
Missoma
Baroque Pearl Claw T-Bar Necklace
Mejuri
Heirloom Ring
Mango
Pearl-effect crystal earrings
Monica Vinader
Siren Medium Stacking Ring
Sezane
CHLOÉ SHIRT
Madewell
Zanzibar Ruffle Turtleneck
HUNTER BELL NEW YORK
BRENNER DRESS
J.CREW
Scalloped squareneck pointelle sweater
Banana Republic
SOFFIO BOUCLÉ CROPPED SWEATER
New Balance
327 sneakers in khaki
Mango
Fringed edge scarf
H&M
Textured-weave Jacket
G.H. Bass
WOMENS WHITNEY WEEJUNS LOAFER
Tory Burch
CONTRAST COLLAR LONG-SLEEVE POLO
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Studio McGee
  1. I’ve been planning a plate wall for my breakfast nook the past month. I guess the trend has been subliminally making it’s way to my brain 😂 I’m not one for trends and I often prefer to go against the wave if I can; unless I absolutely love it but the ones you’ve highlighted are definitely worth considering. Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to see what Studio McGee cooks up in 2023!

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