Create an inviting space with these simple style choices.
Try these 2023 living room trends for a more intentional and cozy space.
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Quiet Luxury
Designer Sharon Sherman ofThyme and Place Designis seeing a move toward living rooms as quiet zones.
The living room has become a smaller, more intimate space made for quiet conversation, says Sherman.
As our lifestyles are evolving, I am finding the need for more quiet areas.
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This is part of a larger trend ofemotional escape rooms, says Sherman.
Comfortable chairs are a must; she recommendsswivel chairs, which are perfect for inclusive conversation.
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In particular,boucleand teddy bear textures are popular.
Although less visual, velvet is another abundant texture in living spaces.
For an inviting palette, she highlights popular colors like sable, mushroom, and ecru.
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And instead of dominant whites, popular marble colors include reds, greens, and browns.
The stone material is also a natural complement tobiophilic designs.
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Dunn recommends bringing in fluid forms through natural elements like warm hues and earthy materials such as stone.
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Embrace the trend with strategic, coordinated uses of pattern.
For example, Wemlinger suggests reupholstering a chair in a large floral pattern and repeating the fabric on draperies.
Transitional Pieces
Furniture that can withstand time in terms of both performance and style is a smart investment.
He encourages incorporating pieces with open grain woods and smooth leather for the ultimate restrained, transitional luxury.
Robert Peterson
