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I'm an interior designer. Here are 8 trends that missed the mark this year and hopefully disappear in 2023.

Paynter RhedDec 28, 2022, 04:41 IST

Trends that emerged in 2022, like open shelving and macramé, will likely fall by the wayside in 2023.Shutterstock

I'm an interior designer who's watched several interesting trends emerge in 2022.
Some will last into the new year, but others, like backsplash ledges and white kitchens, need to go.

Backsplash ledges accumulate a lot of clutter, and I don't think they'll be popular in 2023.

People have to clean the items on the backsplash ledges very frequently.Shutterstock

Bright, splashy accent walls are on their way out.

Loud accent walls are a thing of the past.Shutterstock

Shiplap interiors are starting to feel outdated.

Shiplap interiors won't disappear, but I don't think they'll be nearly as popular in the year to come.Shutterstock

The modern farmhouse aesthetic is on its last legs.

I'm more than ready for the modern farmhouse aesthetic to go.Shutterstock

Open shelving will give way to more concealed storage.

Open shelving has been popular in 2022, but I don't expect it to stick around.Shutterstock

All-white kitchens are likely to become less common.

I expect to see more color in kitchens in 2023.Shutterstock

Open-concept layouts seem to be declining in popularity.

More and more people want their homes separated into different rooms.Shutterstock

Tapestry and macramé hangings are going out of style.

Macramé decor is overdone, in my opinion, and there are plenty of other ways to give your space a Bohemian feel.Shutterstock

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