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In the past three years, the functionality of our homes have evolved since we are spending a lot of time indoors. As we usher into 2023, one thing is sure we are not going to the pre-pandemic way of life, and the new way of living will be a mix of the old and new trends. Our homes need to encourage comfort and stability in our daily lives and transform into calm, peaceful and balanced spaces. So, if you plan to revamp your interiors this year, check out what the 2023 home décor trends offer.

1. A Wellness-inspired Décor

A lot of focus on wellness fosters healthy and mindful living. Our home should have a calming vibe that can soothe the mind, body and soul. Each occupant must create a personal space within the house so that it reflects their personality, is clutter-free and is surrounded by earth elements. Introduce healing sounds via a prayer bowl or a speaker to create a calm mind. The design should also incorporate a quiet space where one can meditate regularly. Good natural ventilation, soothing colors, healing fragrances, an indoor-outdoor connection, using natural materials, and cutting visual clutter can have a relaxing effect. Bring in plenty of natural light and ventilation as it can have a therapeutic impact making the home positive and inviting.

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2. Introduce Soft Curves

Instead of straight lines and sharp edges, modernist curves and rounded sculptural forms have emerged as one of the biggest design trends. Comfort is of prime importance, and furniture styles are adapting to the same. One embraces the curves and infuses a sense of softness through curvaceous sofas, chairs, and accessories like light fixtures, decorative accents, mirrors, etc. Since curved and organic forms are found in nature, we must look at nature for inspiration for the upholstery and accessories.

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3. Good lighting

Lighting directly impacts the health and well-being of its occupants and will form one of the most important trends this season. Its primary function is to help us see correctly without causing eyestrain. In addition, it improves our mood and stabilizes our circadian rhythm. Per the general lighting rules, Layered lighting offers warmth and coziness and creates a balanced space with the ambient, task, and accent lighting. Ambient lighting forms the first layer of lighting, which provides general illumination to the room. On this base layer, two additional layers of light are added. Task lighting forms the second layer of lighting, which provides focused lighting to perform specific tasks like reading, cooking, and studying. The final layer of lighting is accent lighting which is used to highlight specific architectural features and accessories. Another trend is to use oversized pendant lights, sculptural lighting, and dimmers for mood lighting.

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4. A Personalized Decor

The décor should reflect a strong sense of personal style and taste. Homeowners want to deviate from the bland ultra-minimalist look in hues of monochromatic white and greys and would like to introduce bright colors in the accents to add warmth and contrast to the space. Instead of having well-coordinated Pinterest-perfect homes, the latest trend is to integrate personal collections that speak about travel experiences, heirloom pieces of furniture, and the fusion of antique furniture that can imbue a sense of sophistication. Although open-plan spaces are in vogue, it is essential to create intimate dining space that encourages interaction. Pops of color in the accessories add playful charm to the interiors and can be introduced into the highlight walls, accent pillows, and rugs to anchor the space. Consider Viva Magenta- Pantone color of 2023 as the accent color, and it is a vibrant crimson red tone that is a fusion of warm and cool colors.

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5. Multifunctional Spaces

In a post-Covid world, multifunctionality has become the key to any design, especially in densely populated cities where space is at a premium. Hence each nook and corner should be thoughtfully designed so that there is scope for accommodating additional functions like yoga, exercise, and meditation and increasing the efficiency of the laundry rooms according to the requirements of the occupants. As the location of the workspace has been redefined, work from home and hybrid work, the home office should be ergonomic and well-designed and have a defined design that can enhance productivity. Smart home technology will penetrate areas like home security, safety, blinds, lighting solutions, and air conditioning.

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6. Outdoor Living

After going through global lockdowns, there is a lot of focus on the home’s outdoor areas, even if it is a small balcony. A serene and functional outdoor space encourages one to spend more time outdoors and create a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors. The outdoor areas may include a private courtyard, open patio, covered porch, or a swimming pool deck. These areas can be beautified with plenty of plants and outdoor furniture in materials like bamboo, rattan, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and bar-b-que. Then, beautify it with outdoor lighting to create a soothing ambiance during the evenings.

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7. The Comeback of Old Design Styles

Many homeowners are deviating from the bland and sterile-looking minimalist homes; there is a slight shift towards the mid-century modern and Art deco style, which symbolizes flamboyance and hope. Note that the pandemic brought stress, anxiety, and isolation. Hence we want to take a cue from traditional design styles that were a mark of stability. Add a splash of Art deco style into the accent wall with wallpaper featuring geometric motifs and metallics that pay homage to the period. Another way to introduce this style is with patterned tiles, fabrics used for drapes, upholstered seating, and accent cushions.

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8. Use of Sustainable Materials

With an increased awareness of the reduce, reuse, and recycle concept, there is a demand for sustainable materials like cotton, bamboo, and linen alongside ethically sourced materials like wood, silk, and wool. There is a transition from synthetic materials like acrylic to organic materials. Additionally, a sustainable design focuses on repurposing and reusing as many existing pieces as possible and encourages using reclaimed materials like wood. Some of the latest furniture trends explore new design possibilities using recycled materials with low or no VOC finishes.

Image Credit: Zhu Bamboo Philippines

9. A Biophilic Décor

Incorporate biophilia to create a cozy interior that enhances comfort textures, a raw look, and earthy hues in harmony with nature. In a post-pandemic world, indoor plants have gained much popularity, and wooden furniture provides a grounded, earthy feel, warmth, coziness, and rich natural texture to the interiors. One must maximize natural light with big windows to bring a bright, airy feel, neutral color tones, and reflective surfaces. Create a connection to nature with organic textured materials, including wool, cotton, bamboo, rattan, cane, linen, linoleum, cork, and stone. Incorporate nature-inspired hues like blue and green that are calm and pleasing to the eye.

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10. Invest in Handmade

In 2023, there will be a shift from the cookie-cutter furniture trend, and people will invest in bespoke design and limited-edition things. There will be an increased demand for ornate furniture décor, wood inlay handiwork, and accessories that celebrate hand craftsmanship and artistry.

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We all need light inside the house, sometimes even during the day, but not everyone’s eyes are built the same. Some people are more sensitive to the glare of bulbs of any kind, and most indoor lighting is designed to project their light directly from the bulb, whether or not there’s some diffusing material in between. This can be uncomfortable and disconcerting for these people, creating a home environment that isn’t as relaxing and welcoming as it should be. This pendant lamp concept tries to bring that positive atmosphere back into the home by taking inspiration from the moon and planets to deliver a softer light that soothes the mind as much as it illuminates the eyes.

Designer: Maro

No one looks at the sun directly and doesn’t get blinded by its scorching light. Even during a total solar eclipse, when the moon covers most of the sun, people are advised to only view the phenomenon through reflections or tinted filters. We tend to appreciate the sun indirectly through its effects and, in the case of space objects like the moon, through the light that’s reflected off them.

Space Traveler uses that same principle of reflected light to create an even softer glow than using a filter or some material to diffuse the light coming from a bulb. The source of the light, in this case, a strip of LEDs, shines the light on a brass object which then reflects the weakened light across the room. Instead of some simplistic implementation, however, this lamp also adopts a composition that pays tribute to its heavenly inspiration.

That LED strip, for example, is installed inside a ring-shaped frame and the brass ball suspended in the center takes the place of the bulb. This shape is reminiscent of the sun and a planet that orbits around it, but with the lighting roles reversed. It is also like a planet with a glowing ring around it, like Saturn, Neptune, or Uranus. Here, the size roles are also reversed, with the ring dwarfing the reflective orb.

The Space Traveler’s overall effect is both tantalizing and eerie, casting an otherworldly glow in your room. The association with familiar heavenly bodies and the softer light also evokes some feelings of comfort. And when the ring spins around the sphere, it creates an imagery of a space-faring vessel traveling space, reflecting the light of the stars and the sun during its voyage.

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Since her second album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞ in 2020, Colombian American pop artist Kali Uchis has shared a few loosies and now releases “I Wish you Roses,” accompanied by a floral-themed video directed by Cho Gi-Seok. The track, produced by Dylan Wiggins and Josh Crocker, is about “that feeling of releasing people with love,” Uchis tells Zane Lowe. “And one of my biggest inspirations was this song I used to listen to since I was little, Joe Bataan, ‘I Wish You Love.’ And since I was little, I always thought it was such a beautiful thing because we hear so many songs about that, the bitterness or the anger or the feeling of wanting revenge or the feeling of wishing things had worked out and not having a resentful attachment to those feelings.”

Argentinian artist and designer Edgardo Giménez has created an artist residency in Uruguay called Casa Neptuna that features playful geometry and bright colours.

Casa Neptuna comprises an elongated one-storey structure made up of blocks and topped with decorative sculptural forms.

It is located in José Ignacio, a seaside town in Uruguay, on a residential lot dotted with trees, and was previously a residential structure.

Argentinian artist Edgardo Giménez was commissioned by Amalia Amoedo, an art collector who founded a residency through her Fundación Ama Amoedo (FAA).

“The residency program and Casa Neptuna were created simultaneously, in continuous dialogue and harmony,” said FAA director Verónica Flom.

“In a way, the process of creating Casa Neptuna and its results are an example of the purpose of our residency program: that artists can have the time, space, and freedom to work on their practice,” she told Dezeen.

“Edgardo wanted the house to be a space where one feels free to encourage creative thinking.”

Casa Neptuna has living quarters for two artists, as well as a shared studio space, kitchen and common room.

Opting for local materials like plaster and brick, Giménez created an envelope made of interlocking geometries. The whole building sits on a yellow-painted platform, while the majority of the structure was painted a fluorescent green.

On top of the building are a series of sculptural decorative elements including two green arches that bookmark the elongated structure and a series of abstract forms in the middle painted yellow, blue and pink.

The bright colours reflect the well-known aesthetic of Giménez, who was a member of the Pop Art scene in Buenos Aires in the 1960s.

“It was Edgardo Giménez who decided the colors and all the aspects involving the design of Casa Neptuna,” Flom told Dezeen.

“From the colors, the repetition of circular shapes in windows and arches, to his emblematic clover-shaped door, are clear examples of his personal signature.”

While the exterior is vibrant and comes across as a piece of fine art in itself, the interiors are decidedly more minimal.

The interior is characterised by white walls and black metallic accents that frame the porthole windows as well as the floor-to-ceiling windows of the studio.

According to Flom, this approach was taken in order to “encourage concentration and a more focused atmosphere” for the artists-in-residence.

Giménez was born in 1942 in Argentina and is known for his visual art, furniture and fashion design. He has completed a number of other residences in and around Buenos Aires, including a home called Casa Azul for art critics Jorge Romero Brest and Marta Bontempi.

Other structures that have exteriors with vibrant colours and sculptural forms include Bolivian architect Freddy Mamani’s abstract creations in La Paz and Javier Senosian’s housing complex in Mexico that takes the form of a colourful serpent.

The photography is by Cristobal Palma.

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Push over the random black sim rig out of the window, it’s time for the DrivePod to make its way into your living room. We have been through tech-savvy racing simulators that make you better at driving or get you to race tracks you’ve never been to before, but they all look so random and are only worth a garage setup.

The cutting-edge design of the DrivePod coupled with top-notch engineering is going to put all of those run-of-the-mill setups to shame. Idealized to provide the rush of adrenaline you would experience in a real racing car; this professional-grade racing sim thrives on superior ergonomics, functionality, and an appearance to fall for.

Designer: Studio Casti

Studio Casti is a global design brand that has been blooming on its unparalleled craftsmanship. Its driving simulator is not ready for production yet, it only exists in renders, but its striking blue and champagne aesthetics make it irresistible at least for the motorhead in me.

Ideal for playing state-of-the-art racing games, the DrivePod is built around a champagne-colored metal frame housing a widescreen display and a steering column bursting out of the middle of the frame. All the innards to run the system are neatly packed into the frame, which is attached to a striking blue base featuring an adaptable bucket seat and the peddle setup.

The most interesting part about the base is the rails that allow the driver seat to slide back and forth to allow the driver to position it according to his comfort. To make things more compelling, the DrivePod can be made to order. So you can give your sim rig a makeover to your liking and enjoy F1-style speed driving in the comfort of your living room.

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