Working with top designers and industry insiders, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia, Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, at LIXIL, shares the standout emerging trends for 2023 that are beginning to impact the real estate sector and the designs of home interiors.
Sustainability is becoming a priority for many people, especially younger generations, who are increasingly more conscious about the need to adopt sustainable solutions. In 2023, more home products will be designed to enable people to be more sustainable in their daily lives without compromising their experience.
In particular, there will be innovations that help reduce plastic and water use. Being the main source of water consumption at home, toilets, showers, and faucets that use less water and help reduce plastic will slowly take over our living spaces.
While inclusivity has been a buzz word for many years — inclusive workplace, inclusive education, inclusive language, etc. — little has been said about inclusive design for physical spaces. It is often left out of the mainstream conversation regarding diversity and inclusion initiatives. This will change moving forward. Products that ensure the built environment is accessible and accommodating to all individuals regardless of demographic will become more popular.
More specifically, there will be increased inclusivity when it comes to the ageing population.
As people grow older, they become less physically able to navigate the structures in their homes, and designers will account for this reality,
Bathtubs, for example, are areas where designers will provide significant benefits to ageing populations; widened bathtub ledges can facilitate the transition into the tub, while walk-in tubs provide much easier accessibility and prevent slippage. These products are still beautiful and stylish, but more user-friendly and straightforward, to accommodate a diverse range of users. Designers and architects should keep this trend in mind as they work to stay ahead of the design curve.
Technology will also play a significant role in advancing the 2023 trends in sustainability, inclusive design, and making homes more stylish and convenient as work from home continues to rise in popularity.
Touchless faucets and flushing systems that help to minimize user contact will continue to exist in public spaces to optimize hygiene and minimize the spread of germs. Meanwhile, the integration of technology in the home will be more about convenience. So, more products like GROHE’s Smart Control shower system, which uses innovative technology that allows users to personalize their shower according to the way they like it, such as having intuitive control of the temperature and volume of water.
