The top 4 trends for luxury home staging:Blur the distinction between indoors and outside

1. Blur the distinction between indoors and outside

Light and views, outdoor plantings, and indoor greenery—a home that merges the natural environment with comfortable indoor living spaces is one that provides both shelter and comfort. Strive to achieve a balance between interior and exterior that offers easy transitions between defined rooms and the natural surroundings.

2. Move beyond all-white kitchens

Emerging trends still focus on clean-lined, functional workspaces, but are shifting towards natural materials, surprisingly soothing darker color schemes, and a more personalized approach. Look for colorful art and accents, a mix of shiny metallics, unique lighting that can be dimmed and brightened as desired, and “easy-on-the-eyes” personal touches that complement the rest of the home. Note that the modern kitchen is frequently as much a “living space” as the living room.

3. Explore alternatives to Scandinavian

While contemporary interiors are not likely to fall out of favor completely, there are some outstanding new contestants for design excellence in residential interiors. Have a look at the latest mid-century modern styles for an updated twist on contemporary, or revisit the appeal of industrial design and Euro-tech for a new take on luxury interiors. Depending on the specific market, Boho chic, farmhouse familiarity, or coastal casual may also be in favor.

4. Embrace home bars and lounge areas

If you remember the words of the hit song, Summertime, the phrase to remember for 2023 might be that “living should be easy.” To that end, a home bar and lounge area that will accommodate both family and guests in an informal setting is an emerging trend. It might entail anything from an upscale wine bar adjacent to a media room, a full-scale cocktail bar and game room, a coffee bar in an at-home library, or even a lower level ice cream bar and soda fountain!

Information courtesy of the The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing