Our 2023 Trend Report
Written by Ca’ Pietra Head of Creative Grazzie Wilson
 
It’s here. 2023 and a whole army of trends to sit up straight and duly pay attention to. So, if you’re a sucker for having the single most stylish interior on the block, if you want to cover your home in the colour that everyone’s applauding, or even if you’re the timeless sort who just likes to pepper a bit of trend here and there, buckle up. Here are the six so-right-now looks to welcome into your home for the twelve months ahead.

Stripes – Take Them Wavy and Straight
Circus stripes, pinstripes, candy stripes. Love. Them. All. And while we saw plenty of playful stripes across everything from tiles (hello Deck Chair tiles) to textiles in 2022, they’re not going anywhere fast. In fact, this year, expect to see them really make waves. Literally.
 
One of 2023’s top trends are that stripes will take on a new undulating form, rippling their way across cushions, dancing their way down playful curtain trims, and waving back at you from rugs underfoot. We put it down to the celebrated scallop edge that took the worlds of furniture and fashion by storm, but whatever the muse, we’re lapping them up and loving even more when straight stripes meet the rise and fall sort in the same space.
 
Flawsome – The New Wabi-Sabi
With every year comes a new buzzword that we must a) learn how to pronounce (we’re still not 100% confident on saying hygge out loud) and b) learn how to practice. 2023’s interiors term to know though is a little easier to get your mouth around and preaches similar virtues to what the Japanese taught us with Wabi-Sabi…
 
Flawsome. As the name suggests, this one’s all about the love of the handmade, the acceptance of imperfection and the thrill that comes with letting all that your fill your home with let loose a little. The rejection of a pristine, polished, perfect interior is one that is more than just a look or a trend, it’s a mindset and a whole new way of living that we’re all for.
 
In tile speak? That means bring on that tumbled edge and love it for its unruliness. Embrace naturally imperfect stones. And fawn over finishes where the colour varies (slightly) from tile to tile because of the artisanal nature that makes them what they are – so very special.
 
Earth Song – Warm Brown Tones Are Back
There’s never just one colour trend to follow – far from it. Pantone tells us vivid magenta is the one to want for 2023. Other sources cite primary colours are the ones you’ll want to splash onto your walls. But the one colour on which the design world unites? Brown. Warm, earthy browns specifically – those that will make your shoulders drop, that help your mind unwind and that cocoon you like a chocolate advert (or better still, chocolate bar) does.
 
As the story usually goes, fashion cottoned onto brown first and now our interiors are following suit. Restful, earth tones have been the grounding go-to for many of us over the past few turbulent years but now we’re beginning to find our feet again, deep and bold tones feel favourable again. Brown leads us into bolder colour choices but still with the feeling of safety and steadiness, but if the deepest browns feel too far, consider a putty brown like the Sand tone of our Brasserie Mosaic tiles, hints of varied browns in tiles like Milan Bronze Marble Mosaic or the nurturing hue of Edith’s Pampas. Want to step it up a notch? Look to plum and mustard.
 
The Med – We’re Talking Terracotta and Moorish Pattern
Why wouldn’t you want to have a taste of the Med every day of the week is the question? And why has it taken until 2023 for it to become one of the top looks to bring home is the other?
 
The love affair with terracotta – the colour and the material – is about to move up a gear as references to Mediterranean-inspired interiors takes off. The terracotta tile at the top of our list for doing so? Our new Marlborough Arabesque that gives you Moorish pattern via its shaping and sunbaked style via its terracotta nature. Or if you’re looking to nod to sunnier climes through your paint palette, acquaint yourself with the likes of Cassia’s Terracotta and Mable’s Kale. And for a pure Med pattern punch, try Cabana Algarve and Cuba Iberia .
 
Outdoor Showers – So Much More Than a Hose
Once the reserve of romantic honeymoon resorts and eco-getaways, the outdoor shower is set to cause a stir in the nation’s gardens this year.
 
Perfect for those lucky enough to have a pool, but also a luxe feature for those of us making do with a paddling pool where a corner of your garden is designed with tiles, partition wall and aged brass or verdigris shower head (the dream) for cooling down on summer’s particularly balmy days. We love the idea of an area tiled with something shimmery such as the Jungle tiles by Clarissa Hulse, and with a scented trailing plant like jasmine or apple blossom tumbling over the edge of your garden shower area to scent the area accordingly.
 
Marble – But Make it Dramatic
Correct, marble isn’t ever really a material that falls out of favour. It’s one of those that transcends trends and is a mainstay for so many homes. But, marble does have its moments – the Deco trend that was all about marble paired with gleaming gold and rose gold being one of the biggest of all of late.
 
2023’s marble moment is set to be all about drama. Less Carrara and more mesmerising coloured stones like the jade green marble effect in our California tiles, the striking shades and shapes of our East Java collection, or the look-at-me veining of our honed marble Pantheon tiles and Marble Luxe collection.
 
And that’s a wrap. Go forth and drench your home in twelve months of trends and let the IG likes roll in…