Our top design trends for 2023

With interest rates rising, more people have decided they’re happier staying where they are and improving the space they have. For this reason, the forecasts are for practical improvements over the usual champions kitchen and bathroom remodels.

We expect to see more interest in creating mudrooms, which is certainly fitting for Ohio, where we get all four seasons and then some. More winter and spring snow, plus more rain in summer signals a need for a space to hang jackets and hats, and place umbrellas in a nice stand. 

These small spaces also create a little boundary to the larger open floor plans featured in many newer homes. A ¾ dividing wall with attractive tile or warm hardwood floors covered with seasonal rugs create a nice little place to brush off the outdoors. Many people are hanging light fixtures here as well. Be open minded –  chandeliers – not necessarily your great-grandma’s – pendants and scone lights add tons of character, as this article on mudroom lighting from Design Inspriation’s Lights On blog illustrates.

Kitchen pantries are another area where we expect to see more interest. Food and gasoline prices will probably stay high, so people want to grab up bargains and specials while reducing trips to grocery stores. Even newer kitchens might not have enough pantry space. Past trends may have overstated the need for cabinet space that can be easily combined and transformed into spacious pantries.