Every year there are a few trends that inevitably fall by the wayside.  Sometimes they’ve been around the block and revisited until there isn’t anything left, and some are just plain past their prime.  Here are the top three trends I believe we will see get the axe in 2023:

Trend 1: Décor Contrary to Location

For so long, this was a big one.  Beachy paradise in Ohio, farmhouse loft in NYC, northwest chic in Hawaii – you name it, you could have it!  For 2023, I’m seeing a lot more homes that are decorated to match their locales, and it makes so much more sense. And as a bonus, it’s easier to find décor items locally. 🙂 PRO TIP: If you love an ocean theme but you live in the mountains, look for ways to bring the vibe of the ocean in without doing a full-on theme home. 

Trend 2: Maximalism & Minimalism

For the last couple years, the trends have skewed so far to the left and the right that each one has been taken to a level bordering on shock.  Maximalist homes are PACKED, and minimalist homes are Spartan to the point of being empty.  For 2023, people will be looking for a more natural, moderate approach that allows for clean spaces that focus on cozy comfort.  PRO TIP: Still love the features of either maximal décor or minimal spaces?  Bring in that idea in smaller ways, like a fun gallery wall or a few clean, near-bare floating shelves.

Trend 3: Fast Furniture

I’m so glad to see the fast furniture trend die out.  If a chair or table is so cheap that it will only last for a season or two, all it does is fill our overstuffed landfills.  I know I’ve blogged about the reality of fast furniture before (the 12 million tons of furniture Americans threw away in 2018, the millions of trees per year that are cut down to make cheap chipboard, the toxins in cheap particle wood, etc), but the reality is it is getting worse.  Avoid fast furniture at all costs!  PRO TIP: To help ease the volume of discarded furniture look for pieces that are made from real wood, from companies that have made a stand to source their lumber sustainably and avoid harmful chemicals.  If new is out of budget, look for used pieces that have stood the test of time; a little refresh and they can last a lifetime!

Bonus Tip: As always, if you love it, go for it!  Unless you are hoping for a feature in Architectural Digest, decorate in a way that makes you comfortable and happy to be home.  Even if that is victorian goth in Sandpoint, Idaho. 🙂  You do you!