Top Living Room Furniture Trends of the Year

The clean lines of Mid-century modern furniture aren’t going anywhere, but this year, the style is paired with more organic characteristics like curves and tactile fabrics. Look for boucle (a nubby texture that feels amazing to touch) and other organically shaped upholstery pieces.

Ornate details like carved woodwork are making their way into living rooms. Designers also use unique materials to realize coffee tables that become visually captivating focal points.

Minimalism

Minimalism is all about stripping away unnecessary elements to leave a room that feels sleek, sophisticated, and utterly timeless. But a minimal living room doesn’t have to be stark and uninspiring.

The angular lines of minimalism also pair well with organic shapes. The curved couch and coffee table lines soften the overall silhouette and add a sense of warmth.

Natural materials are a huge trend, especially when combined with curvy silhouettes. Look for woods with rounded edges and sofas at Taylor’s Furniture with elegantly curved backs or a crescent shape. Tactile fabrics like boucle and velvet that feel good to the touch are also on trend.

Transitional

This design style is perfect for blending traditional elements with modern furniture. It can work for a contemporary living room or bring a warm and natural feeling to a more traditionally designed room. It’s about balancing masculine and feminine elements, such as rough-hewn wood accents with mirrored or metallic finishes on furniture and accessories.

Achieving balance also means mixing textures to keep a room fresh and elevated. Woven accent chairs and a soft velvet sofa make a space feel welcoming but refined.

Natural Materials

From woven baskets to rattan furniture, natural materials are returning this summer. They give your living room a fresh, summery feel that makes it more inviting than ever to relax.

Another natural material that’s trending is wood. Whether it’s natural oak wood flooring or a walnut accent table, this element of nature adds warmth and texture to a living room.

Green is another popular color choice for the coming year, as it exudes nature’s positive energy. The options for incorporating this color into your living space are endless, from forest shades to sage and mint.

Another way to bring in the natural element is by adding a touch of reclaimed wood or handmade decor that tells a story. This creates a sense of authenticity that consumers are looking for.

Curvy

The curved furniture trend is gaining popularity as the need for comfort is stronger. Circular shapes and rounded lines are calming and comforting to the eye, whereas straight lines can create a sense of tension.

This trend of natural curves ties back to the biophilic design movement and the fact that we’re craving furniture that reminds us of nature. Look for neutral green palettes, organic textures like nubby boucles, and imperfect finishes and metals to tap into this style.

Whether you’re looking to add a few accent chairs with curved silhouettes or a full-scale curved sofa, this is one of the most versatile trends in 2023. Try pairing a curved sofa with a round coffee table or an oversized floor pouf to tie your room together.

Oversized

Curves and organic shapes make a comeback this year, softening the visual landscape of living rooms with a more welcoming feel. Pair this trend with curated surfaces to add a style and uniqueness that feels like you.

Another 2023 furniture trend that will complement curved couches is the return of muted richness. The idea is to take the maximalism that exploded in recent years and scale it back so it’s less bold and more balanced.

If an oversized couch isn’t feasible in your space, you can still get in on the trend by choosing intentionally jumbo decor pieces, like extra-fluffy throw pillows or a ginormous floor lamp. Just factor in proper spacing so the room doesn’t feel cramped.