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Posted on 20 December 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Sarah Nunn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last updated on 8 March 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

At the start of a new year, many of us start to think about what we\u2019re planning to do in our homes during the year ahead. We start to see our homes more clearly as we\u2019ve cleaned up after Christmas and New Year parties, and after we\u2019ve put the holiday decorations away. We think about which areas of our homes look tired and worn, and what work needs to be done to bring it up to date. Even if we\u2019re thinking about decorating in a classic, traditional style that will last for years, many of us are thinking about the trends and how we can incorporate them into our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this post, we\u2019re taking a look at the trends that are expected to be the big hitters in 2023 \u2013 and of course, how lighting fits with those trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saving the planet has been on the agenda for many of us for a long time now \u2013 and the trend of focusing on sustainability continues into 2023. We\u2019re all minimising our use of single use plastics and disposable items, and reusing items as much as possible, but that isn\u2019t where it ends, especially when it comes to home d\u00e9cor. The interior design trend this year is towards buying fewer better quality items, with more care and thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the continued emphasis on making changes to save the planet, there\u2019s little surprise that some of these micro-trends within the sustainability trend have started to come up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solid wooden furniture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we aim to use fewer natural resources, and to use renewable materials wherever possible, it makes sense that natural woods are used for furniture. Fast growing woods such as pine, birch, and willow are all great options, since the forests can be managed sustainably. With the right wood finish, they\u2019re stronger and more durable, and are better for the environment than manufactured woods like MDF and chipboard. Not only that, but they\u2019re also easier to recycle at the end of their lives too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To hit this trend, homes that want to lower their impact on the environment should be looking for solid wooden furniture. For quite some time, darker wood finishes have been out of favour with interior designers, who have said they are dated \u2013 and have chosen white, grey, and blonde wood finishes instead. But recently, the interior design world has realised that the classic nature of darker woods means that it continues look great in homes for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That logic can be applied to lighting too \u2013 there are some gorgeous lighting options that will complement darker wooden furniture. The Edit Wawak Pendant<\/a>, the Lucide Idaho Wall Light<\/a>, and the Edit Qaanso Floor Lamp<\/a> are all fabulous choices if you\u2019re getting in on the trend, and there are more pieces hitting our stock soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can, of course, buy brand new furniture in darker wood finishes \u2013 especially if you\u2019re buying from companies that make items to order. But there is still a lot of dark wooden furniture to be found in places like second hand shops, flea markets and charity shops, making it a great way to get on board with our next trend: upcycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcycling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upcycling used to be left to hippy types and people on serious budgets, but in the past few years it has become way more mainstream. People are realising that they can create the perfect piece of furniture by refinishing or adapting an old piece they already have, using them in different ways, and incorporating them into bigger creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never done any upcycling of furniture before, then search for projects online to inspire you. Search for \u2018Ikea hacks\u2019 and you\u2019ll find thousands of ideas \u2013 and of course, you don\u2019t have to be using Ikea furniture to use those ideas to undertake your own projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it comes to lighting, people often shy away from attempting upcycling due to the fact that lighting requires electricity \u2013 which can be scary (and dangerous!) if it isn\u2019t done well. While we\u2019d aways recommend hiring a qualified electrician for projects that involve mains power, there are some great ways to improve old lighting fixtures, or to create unique lighting without needing an electrician. Simple, inexpensive upcycling projects involving lighting that we love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n