AW23 Interior Trends from Where Saints Go

Touching on the current climate and general mood, UK furniture brand Where Saints Go (WSG) has cast its interior decor predictions for the upcoming 2023 A/W season. Calling on their in-house experts, the Manchester-based company has highlighted three key themes they expect to remain at large as we transition into the final quarter of the year, and they may surprise you.

Commenting on the importance of avoiding fad interior fashion buys and unsustainable shopping, WSG rightly advises readers to avoid ‘shaping your home around the latest designs, but rather, shape the latest designs around your home,’ instead infusing the abode with touches of the latest trend via timeless accessories and worthwhile investments.

The design trends begin with Natural Luxe, which WSG’s head of social Faye Leeming suggests is “all about soft curves that create inviting and cocooning spaces, executed in cosy textures and a natural colour palette.” In terms of how she would go about achieving this aesthetic, she believes elements of ‘fluffy boucle upholstery juxtaposed with honed black accents’ and ‘a softening bridge between the two through the use of rattan’ are key. Her three picks from the brand’s own range include the Sierra Terracotta Lampshade, Cheam Occasional Chair and Contorted Willow Branch.

Secondly, founder Tracey Hague highlights how Eclectic Surrealism is having a crucial moment. Drawing parallels between the origins of the Surrealism art movement a century ago and our current “post-pandemic landscape where Biblical weather events rage on and things feel more than a bit tough,” she believes that this ‘chimerical whimsy’ is key to unlocking optimism and joy in the interior. Her top three Eclectic Surrealism picks include the Flamingo Table Lamp, Theo Greek Bust and young Romanian wallpaper brand MINDTHEGAP’s Illusionary Daytime Wallpaper.

Finally, the third suggestion comes from the other half of the founding duo, Mark Wilman. Coining the aesthetic ‘Curated Earth,’ he goes on to define the trend as “all about using warm earthy tones to create solid and safe environments with palettes inspired by nature. Additional interest comes from 70s-inspired patterns and prints, while functional multi-use furniture and vintage pieces allow for the ultimate in customised living. Those invested in this decor trend are genuinely inspired by and concerned about the natural world around them, which is why sustainability and considered purchases continue to be key.”

Tapping into the honey-hued nostalgia of the seventies alongside warming, earth-inspired comforts, he chooses their Adele Vase, Obsidian Side Table and Cabana Accent Chair as his top picks.