ometimes a design trend emerges quickly, as a knee-jerk reaction to how we live or what’s going on in the world. Other times, it’s a gentle swing of design and style special, our trend team (below) is thrilled to showcase the most popular looks to come in 2023, each one a feast for the eyes and easy to adapt into any home. From the abundance of ‘En Masse’ on page 10, which is a stunning more-is-more contrast to the pared-back interiors of the past few years, to the luxurious calm of ‘Escape to the Country’ on page 28, each look is filled with personality and character. One thing that they all have in common is their focus on the decorative. ‘Colour Menagerie’, on page 36, takes this to the extreme, but for those of us who prefer a simpler palette, ‘Chinoiserie Chic’ on page 18 plays with one of the most timeless colour combinations of all time: blue and white. Before you delve into these trends, I encourage you to read the following pages, where our experts advise on the finer decorative details of each look and how you can incorporate them into your own designs. And on that note, welcome to the 2023 Style Forecast!
