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April 30, 2023

The Latest Modern Interior Design Trends

The landscape of modern interior design continues to evolve, developing an exciting blend of creativity, functionality, and sustainability. With that said, 2023 introduces fresh, modern interior design ideas. Continue reading this article to learn more about the best bedroom decor ideas and how to make your personal space more aesthetically pleasing and adapt to new design trends.

Modern and Luxurious Interior Design Trends in 2023

From textiles and textures to colours, wallpaper, and decor pieces, here are some of the 2023 luxurious interior design trends you do not want to miss: 

  • Warm Colours

Colours are a crucial part of interior design since they evoke emotions and create the vibe and feel of your home. Colours are part of decor, wallpaper, paint, and more, making them essential to excel and get right. 

There was an extensive use and presence of grey and beige shades in interior design in 2022. However, warm colours are making a comeback, including shades of pale pinks, soft yellows, and cosy browns, among other earthy colours. So, if you’re renovating your home or moving into a new space, integrate these soft neutral colours, warm browns, and delicate pinks to achieve a natural aesthetic and warm feel.

  • Curves for Furniture and Decor

Sharp angles and lines were key to modern living room decor ideas in 2022, but 2023 is replacing them with curves and fluid forms. This replacement extends to decor and art pieces, furniture, and lighting. Smooth and rounded shapes are now trending in modern interior design; they have gained popularity thanks to their softened look, making the room feel and look more welcoming and relaxing. 

So, if you want your home to feel this way, attend to the lines you’re introducing to your space. Include smooth lines and roundness in tables, chairs, decor pieces, and rugs. Not only that, but you can also experiment with rounded nightstands, oblong mirrors, and mushroom lighting. 

  • Merging the Modern and Traditional 

Modern interior design trends in 2023 are moving towards warmth and familiarity, so it is no surprise that home decor and interior design are now merging the contemporary with the older trends. Interior designers are mixing vintage pieces and older styles with the present trends to create a sense of comfort and softness in homes this year. 

That said, do not hesitate to bring back pieces that create a nostalgic feel. This can look different for everyone, as older interior design trends vary, and individuals attach sentiment to some of them and not others. Consider combining vintage chandeliers or antique round lamps with contemporary seating and a warm colour palette, achieving a balanced merging between the modern and vintage.

You can explore antique and pre-used furniture and decor pieces to look for inspiration and merge the old and new more effortlessly. You can surely find various inspiring ideas, especially if you move to Abu Dhabi, a city known for its authentic and traditional Arabic elements merged with elegant details and modern architecture. 

It is worth noting that this current trend goes hand in hand with the next modern interior design trend, which is none other than sustainable options. 

  • Sustainable Options

The interior design industry holds a great deal of responsibility regarding sustainability. Accordingly, interior designers are now designing sustainable furniture and decor pieces and bringing about eco-friendly trends. This approach has produced various sustainable options for buyers from many brands and designers, including investment pieces designed to last, products made from recycled materials, or simply buying pre-used items, as mentioned above. 

If you want to take your sustainability efforts to the next level, consider moving to an eco-friendly home. Aldar, an innovative real estate developer based in Abu Dhabi, is leading sustainability efforts and environmental change in the UAE and the Middle East. 

Aldar and Sustainability 


Aldar is a key player in sustainability efforts and initiatives, as it is executing a net zero strategy, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint as a business and that of its residents. Like all net zero strategies implemented by governments and businesses, this strategy has various focus areas and activities that increase decarbonization, making its business activities and compounds eco-friendly. 

The focus areas of Aldar’s net zero strategy are: 
  • Low carbon designs. 
  • Low carbon supply chain. 
  • Green construction. 
  • Clean energy. 
  • Resource efficiency and management. 
  • Sustainable acquisitions. 

This translates into impactful changes in residential designs and construction, leading to the following implementations: 
  • Green building technologies.
  • Sustainable materials.
  • Positively impacting the supply chain. 
  • Using efficient fixtures to conserve water energy. 

You can find these implementations in Reeman residential destination developed by Aldar, best known for its sustainability features, world-class amenities, and nearby attractions. Check Reeman Living today for more information and luxurious properties for sale.