Pantone Color of the Year & 2023 Interior Design Trends

As 2023 approaches, several paint companies are naming one or more colors set to guide our decorating choices for the year ahead. While these picks are always fun to see, the most anticipated prediction remains Pantone's. For 23 years now, the company has selected one color from its catalog each year to become a reference point in interior design, fashion, and aesthetics in general.

Viva Magenta 18-1750

The bold Viva Magenta shade chosen by Pantone is a deep pink, almost red hue. Inspired by the red of the cochineal insect, the company chose this color because it evokes strength, optimism, joy, and exuberance.

Source: Pantone

To bring this color into your decor, there's no need to paint every wall in this shade, which can look quite vibrant at first glance. Sometimes, a simple touch is all it takes to energize a space and bring it up to date.

Consider the Rosie wallpaper for a floral touch of this color. For the bolder among you, the Vanderputt wallpaper will definitely become the centerpiece of your room.

If you'd rather just add a small pop of this color, consider the Coucher de soleil wall decal or the D'amour canvas print.

2023 Decor Trends

Holistic design (holistic design)

Holistic design is more than just a way of arranging decor elements to create a cohesive look. It's really a different way of approaching interior design altogether. You've probably already heard of holistic medicine, an approach that treats the whole person rather than just a symptom. It's the same principle for interior decorating: a room is arranged and optimized based on the needs of the person who actually lives in it.

With holistic design, you leave passing trends aside and focus on what genuinely appeals to you. Think about including a few basic elements often associated with nature and physical wellbeing, like plants, natural materials, Feng shui principles, and natural light.

Dark Academia

Drawing inspiration from antique, traditional libraries, the Dark Academia trend is built on dark colors, luxurious textures, and vintage objects. Largely inspired by Gothic architecture, richly detailed ceilings also take center stage in this trend.

For the mood, think about adding plenty of candles, stacks of books, and even a fireplace to create a warm space that makes you want to settle in with a good novel.

Barbiecore

Rooted in early-2000s nostalgia, the Barbiecore trend shows up in a bolder, freer form these days. Made up of vibrant colors, curved furniture, and eclectic patterns, this trend has become a way to express one's personality.

Once associated with a single shade of pink, Barbiecore now embraces every variation of that hue, from powder pink to raspberry pink. Whether you want it floor to ceiling or just in small doses, this trend now fits into every room of the house, from the living room to the bedroom.

On top of that, Pantone's color of the year fits beautifully into the Barbiecore trend. Sharing the same values of expression, intensity, and personality, adding Viva Magenta to your space is the first step toward creating a Barbiecore decor.

If you'd like to bring this trend into your space, we recommend the Lise and Freaky Friday canvas prints. Printed on an oversized canvas, these vibrant works by Marianne Plaisance fit the trend perfectly.

The Roses blanches, Daisy, and Liz wallpapers, along with the Mousseline and Smiley Pop Fun wall decals, are also an excellent starting point for creating a Barbiecore space.