While some interior design trends can be dismissed as passing fads with no practical purpose (think open shelves, vessel sinks or unlacquered brass), other trends are rooted in a desire to change the way we use our spaces and bring more value to our lives.
Each year, Masonite commissions proprietary trend research that informs our creation of new solutions that provide more comfort, convenience, safety and style for homeowners. Our forecasters track macro-trends over time to understand how the world is changing and how design should shift to accommodate those changes. According to our trend experts, here are the most significant changes in home interior design in 2023 and beyond.
Gray is still very much a part of interior color schemes—but used sparingly and as a stone accent rather than wood. And, the warmer, the better: warm-toned gray paints and warm wood species like white oak are a cozy, welcome upgrade to the cookie-cutter grayed wood tones of yesteryear.
Barn doors rose to prominence in the early 2010s as a unique feature of farmhouse-inspired homes. As the farmhouse trend has evolved, “shabby chic” styles have faded away in favor of a more sleek, modern look. So, what does this mean for barn doors?
Barn doors will never go completely out of style because they provide a solution for tight spots where a traditional swing door won’t work. They’re a popular option for master bathrooms, closets, pantries and flexible-use spaces.
Today’s homeowners are simply pivoting away from rustic barn doors (like those made from knotty alder or shiplap) and opting instead for more contemporary options. Masonite Barn Door Kits with hardware are available in a variety of designs to complement any home, including modern panel designs that are perfect for painting or glass lites to help improve the flow of natural light. The kits include everything you need to transform a room in about 90 minutes.
With wall paint, trim, doors and furnishings, basic white is being replaced with warm, earthy shades such as walnut, sage and charcoal. Cabinets and floors are also moving toward dramatic dark wood tones that give a room character.
At Masonite, we create Doors That Do More™ to enhance the spaces where our customers live, work, heal and learn. Our beautiful, durable doors are environmentally responsible and are designed to provide more light, sound control and protection.
