The top living room colour trends for 2023

Every year, interior design experts predict the living room colour trends for the upcoming year. These influence the carpet colours that people choose for their homes.

2023 is the year when colours will be influenced by nature. Expect to see carpets in rich shades of green, blue and deep browns that bring a sense of calmness to a living room.

Interior designer Tiffany Duggan says:

"I think nature-inspired hues, alongside rich browns and pale creams, will dominate colour choices in 2023."

She recommends offsetting blues and greens with warmer shades like warm caramel or dirty pink.

Not all 2023 colour trends are expected to feature rich deep shades. Some households prefer pastel colours that are cheerful and reassuring.

Another trend is to blend skirting boards into the design of a room, painting them deep brown or rich green. Alternatively, choose a bold colour for the skirting board to contrast with the colour of the carpet. Designer Ruth Mottershead recommends painting the skirting boards black or dark grey with a bright coloured wallpaper.

One popular colour trend is influenced by spices with fabric manufacturers using colour names like “Peppercorn” and “Mustard.” A lime green carpet goes well with furniture, table, and objects in rich brown spice-influenced colours.

Interior design colour trends can be a source of inspiration when choosing the colours of carpets in Chester and North Wales homes. Of course, favourite interior design colours can be based on personal preferences rather than current or future trends.