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
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.
No. 02 | 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.
No. 03 | Rich 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.
