I recently attended an educational session on 2023 home design trends at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, NV. The session affirmed my research on the trends so far this year. Keep reading for expert insight from me, a seasoned vacation rental professional and realtor! 

Nature and Interior Design are Merging

People are designing their houses with nature in mind. Interior designs often feature natural stones, plants, and bigger windows to create more natural light. I personally don't see it as a trend, but something that has always been necessary for creating the best HOME. 

When I look at trends, I try to get to the heart of the reasoning behind them. I do believe all the trends that I am seeing in 2023 are a result of the pandemic and people being locked up in small apartments or homes with little access to the outdoors. 

Benefits of Nature-Based Interior Design Themes

There are many benefits of nature themes, including memory enhancement. Fifteen minutes a day in nature and natural light is proven to help support mental health struggles like anxiety and depression. Besides mental improvement, there are physical benefits as well. Nature helps speed healing, improves concentration, and prompts weight loss. Sunlight helps to absorb vitamin B. To put it simply, nature helps you to live longer and brightens your mood!

How I Incorporate Nature Into My Home Decor

I personally love huge windows, which have an ample amount of natural light and sunshine. I designed our master bedroom with a freestanding jetted soaking tub in front of the large casement window overlooking our little village in Great Falls, Montana. I don't get to spend much time soaking in the tub, but when I do it is truly therapeutic. On a slow Saturday, I enjoy laying my head back, closing my eyes, and letting the sun soak through. 

But you don't need all this to get yourself in nature. All it takes is a simple walk, or you can do the following: 

• Start a garden

• Find a place to hike

• Soak in an outdoor hot spring (my favorite)

• Ski

• Surf

• Swim

• Read a book under a tree

Now you know more about the huge role nature plays in your life and how to bring nature into your space. Let 2023 be the year you get out more in nature immersing in the fresh air and basking in sun beams from exterior to interior.  We encourage you to bring nature in with you when you're making a HOME. 

For more information on the benefits of nature, check out this resource.