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What Are the Interior Colour Trends for 2023?

20 December 2022 5 min read

Wondering which colour palettes are next in interiors? We've consulted expert trend forecasters to find the coming paint trends for super-stylish home décor.

Interior colour trends for 2023

We've consulted trend forecasters WGSN to identify the paint colours that will be on trend next year, and with their insights we can all stay one step ahead. Mylands' Colour of the Year for 2022 was Rose Taupe™ No.292, a contemporary neutral, a warm tone that's timeless and easy to pair. The 2023 décor trends span varied palettes, from soft earth tones to bold jewel tones, so there's something for everyone, but our advice is never to choose a colour just because it's 'trendy'; always choose schemes you love, since how you feel in your home really matters.

Kitchen with Temple Bar No.70 cabinetry and a deep green Brompton Road No.205 island — A kitchen island in Brompton Road No.205 with cabinetry in Temple Bar No.70

Hot Barbie pink

Greta Gerwig's hotly anticipated Barbie film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, arrives in summer 2023 and has inspired the return of bright Barbie pink. The fashion world is already talking about Barbie-esque pink and the return of the aesthetic; Valentino's A/W 2022 collection was all black and pink, and stars including Lizzo, Ariana Grande and Gigi Hadid have been spotted in full hot-pink outfits. So if you're ready to open the trend book on the pink page, this is the season.

That's why we've named Mylands FTT-006™ our colour of 2023, positive, uplifting and full of character, a cheery mix of magenta and strong red that adds drama and warm personality to a room; pair it with a softer pink like Floris™ No.27 to cheer up a room instantly.

Sitting room with hot pink FTT-006 Shocking Pink walls and pale Floris No.27 window frame and skirting — FTT-006 Shocking Pink walls with softer Floris No.27 woodwork in a sitting room

Verdigris and earthy greens

In fashion, Chanel's usual tweed appeared at their Paris Couture Week show, but so did plenty of earthy, muted greens. WGSN predicts that into 2023 and 2024 the earthy Sage Leaf green will become a major player, thanks to our slowed-down lifestyles and rediscovery of rest.

"Consumers will be sensitive to overstimulation and look to environments and colours which reduce anxiety and stress levels," says WGSN, and that translates well to interiors as people make their homes as restful as possible. According to WGSN, sage green is "a good all-rounder for walls and furniture [and] can also be used to soften smart home devices." Teal has been popular lately; next we'll see different earthy greens, sage a firm favourite, but also deep leafy greens like Brompton Road™ No.205 and avocado green such as Stockwell Green™ No.203.

Built-in bookcases painted in Brompton Road No.205 beside walls in avocado Stockwell Green No.203 — Fitted joinery in Brompton Road No.205 against walls in avocado Stockwell Green No.203

Dark oak and deep brown neutrals

Dark oak and deep browns have been gaining ground, with both WGSN and Coloro predicting Dark Oak as a key shade for A/W 2022 and 2023. The appeal is its timelessness, neutrality and how well it pairs with the season's other key colours; in fashion it's tied to the move towards slower, circular fashion and away from micro-trends.

In interiors, forecasters see a shift towards dark wood finishes; natural materials have trended for a while, but dark oak is the new take, think dark oak dining furniture, coffee tables or flooring. "A shift towards darker wood finishes and a rich patina will enhance this colour's importance for interiors," says WGSN. Rich chocolate browns will stay popular, with Nutshell predicted as a key colour for 2024, so if this is your trend, consider Mylands London Brown™ No.287, a rich, comforting, warm and welcoming shade.

Staircase with Honest John No.58 walls, a London Brown No.287 bannister and Grays Inn No.167 woodwork — Left, Honest John No.58 stair walls with a London Brown No.287 bannister and Grays Inn No.167 woodwork; right, a London Brown No.287 chair against a papered wall

A wooden chair painted in London Brown No.287 standing against a patterned papered wall — Left, Honest John No.58 stair walls with a London Brown No.287 bannister and Grays Inn No.167 woodwork; right, a London Brown No.287 chair against a papered wall

Bright, bold palettes

In contrast to those muted tones, bright colours are also on forecasters' radar for 2023 and 2024, reflecting hope and positivity as we move on from the pandemic. Jenny Clark, Head of Colour at WGSN, credits bright colours with "raising our energy levels or grounding us back down."

Which jewel and bright tones are on trend?

WGSN and Coloro predict Fondant Pink, Radiant Red, Elemental Blue and Cyber Lime as key colours for S/S 24, so add a splash on an accent wall, a sofa, or just cushions and throws. Lavenders and lilacs stay popular, though into 2023 pastels shift subtly from dusty purples to sweet pale pinks, and Mylands Floris™ No.27 fits this beautifully.

Upstairs landing with pale pink Floris No.27 walls and woodwork in a deeper rose pink — Landing walls in Floris No.27 with woodwork in a deeper bespoke rose pink

Warm golden yellows

As with the bright trend, yellow meets our need for colours that resonate with hope and positivity. Coloro has named Honeycomb a key colour for A/W 2023, and rather than bright, overpowering yellows, golden shades with ochre tones are expected to prove popular.

WGSN also predicts peachy orange shades as key, and yellows with golden undertones sit well within a scheme of deep ochres, dusty oranges and earthy terracotta; in fashion, brands like Roksanda have embraced warm ochres over lighter butter shades. Like sage green, gold yellows and ochres are warm, inviting and calming, perfect and in-demand shades for interiors, and Mylands Beehive Place™ No.140 and Golden Square™ No.131 will be your go-to golden yellows this season.