Colour Trends for 2023
Should you worry about trends?
Trends come and go and each year various paint companies and interior designers predict a set of colours which they expect will dominate and set the tone for our everyday lives. Gone are the cool whites, warm neutrals are back, as are some warmer more vibrant tones, which can be splashed about or used in soft furnishings, as accents to add colour to a blank canvas.
Raw organic materials which bring non intrusive, neutral tones to a space are still in the mix, providing an atmosphere of comfort and security. These now include some darker earth based hues such as cinnamon, sienna and raw umber.
Soft pastel blues and greens from the oceans and bushland that surround us with an under tone of greys are finding their way into the colours of the season. These are designed to provide a calm and soothing atmosphere and connection to nature.
For those looking to inject substantial colour to their space, oranges, lilacs, teals, greens and warm yellows are making a return. These can provide a joyful collision of colour, uplifting a space and allowing for creative expression.
So should you worry about trends? It truly comes down to personal preference when choosing the right colours for you. If green doesn’t bring you joy then don’t include it in your mix. If you don’t feel brave enough to paint the walls and splash some colour around or you are renting but love the colours of the season inject them with soft furnishings which can easily be replaced. There is nothing quite like a few new cushions and a throw to renew a space.
Personally, it always works for me, if I choose a neutral for my walls and add my colour with artwork and selected furniture pieces, cushions, rugs and throws.