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FURNITURE
TRENDS 2023

Furniture &

Furnishing Trends

by Stienie Greyling

ocktail cabinets that move and
rotate, furniture that is geared
Ctowards sitting together and
being convivial …..
Anything that is a bit playful, glamorous
and dramatic is in. This desire has filtered
out and is being interpreted in many
different ways.
This year, furniture designs lean
towards soft, organic shapes with curved
lines. This offers a break from the straight
lines and sharp angles hat have been
popular in recent years, bringing a sense
of comfort and relaxation to any space.
an influx of furniture designs with prints production methods, as well as designing
Prints and patterns. and patterns. Bold geometric shapes, furniture that can be easily disassembled
While solid colours will always have a floral motifs and playful polka dots will and recycled at the end of its life.
place in interior design, this year will see be popular choices, adding visual interest
and personality to any room. Mix of vintage and contemporary
aesthetics.
Pre-loved furniture. Another trend is the mix of vintage
As sustainability becomes an and contemporary design elements. This
increasingly important issue, more people means combining classic vintage pieces
are turning to pre-loved furniture as a with modern streamlined furniture for a
way to reduce waste and give old pieces look that is both timeless and current.
a new lease of life. Vintage and antique
furniture with a distressed finish will be What colour furniture is popular this
particularly popular, bringing a sense of year?
character and history to any space. Blues, green and yellows are winners
this year. These classic colours transcend
Sustainability. trends. Furniture colour trends change
In addition to pre-loved furniture, from one decade to the next. The 70s, for
sustainability will continue to be a key example, prized orange tweed and bold
consideration in furniture design. This florals: the 90s were all about white wicker
means using eco-friendly materials and and bright colour blocks everywhere.

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