June 4, 2023, 3:23 am | Read time: 4 minutes
Summer is gradually approaching. Those looking to adapt their homes to the most beautiful season of the year should be inspired by the decor trends for summer 2023.
With the first warm rays of sunshine of the year, the joy of refreshing one’s home usually increases. To stay up to date, it’s best to look at the current decor trends for summer 2023. myHOMEBOOK author and interior designer Odett Schumann has explored the latest design fairs, trend shows, and relevant social media channels.
1. Trend: Poppies Instead of Monstera
What was once the Monstera is now the poppy. This plant’s current omnipresence in living spaces is noteworthy. Whether on canvases, bedding, or dishes, the bright red wildflower, which prefers to settle in fields and meadows, is one of the decor trends for summer 2023. Current designs are no longer focused solely on exotic plants but also highlight the beauty of flora right outside one’s door.
Another green motif catching the eye now is potted houseplants. Whether it’s pothos or peace lilies, these local motifs currently adorn photographs, posters, and even cushion covers.
2. Trend: Handmade Pottery
DIY projects have been booming for several years, especially since the recent lockdown period. There is currently an extraordinary interest in pottery and pottery classes. Whether with others under professional guidance or experimenting at home, crafting your own cereal bowl or flower vase couldn’t be more rewarding. This handmade trend sheds the “craft” label’s somewhat outdated reputation. Instead, small (analog) DIY projects provide a relaxing counterpart to a work life that often unfolds in front of various screens.
3. Trend: Viva Lavender
The trend color of the year is Digital Lavender. This light purple hue, somewhere between pink and blue, is cool in effect but no less cheerful. It is ideal as a decor trend for summer 2023. In a way, lavender brings pastel tones back from the mothballs, as recent years have been dominated by natural tones and, more recently, bright colors in modern interiors. From fashion, the color currently transfers directly to decorative pillows, lamp bases, or sculptural vases. Some interior fans might even dare to paint an entire wall in lavender, giving their home a noticeably electrifying touch.
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4. Trend: Bulbous Vases with Block Stripes
Bulbous vases have been in vogue for quite some time. Recently, they were mainly adorned with grooves, covering them entirely. Now, these are being replaced by (colorful) block stripes, either horizontally or vertically striped, as a new decor trend for summer 2023. On a solid-colored background, usually white or sand, wide stripes in bold colors like red, yellow, green, or blue comfortably settle on the object. Could a colorful summer bouquet find a better home? We think not. And even without contents, these striking vases make a significant impact in living spaces.
5. Trend: Colored Glass in Candy Tones
Colored glass is also defining summer 2023. In delicate pastel tones, it enhances not only indoor objects but also fits perfectly on the garden table in the green. The transparent trend exudes plenty of lightness and ease while allowing colorful summer flowers to take center stage. Dressed in subtle candy colors, vases, juice pitchers, or cake plates look much more cheerful than in the usual plain look. But even as frosted or iridescent glass, the decor trend for summer 2023 looks extremely tasteful.
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6. Trend: Chunky Rainbow
Decorative objects of all kinds are currently standing out, not because of a particular colorfulness or function, but because their design language is almost eccentric. Sometimes the design of a vase follows a strict line, sometimes a picture frame seems to “melt.” And often, lamp bases, bowls, or bookends appear particularly chunky and as if cast in one piece, which is why the term “sculptural look” is popular now. The shape of a rainbow is frequently imitated in accessories. Most decorative objects remain in the calm spectrum of sand, greige, and gray, giving the look a minimalist touch.