Top Home & Garden Trends For 2023

Each year brings its own home and garden trends. And 2023 is no different. Many factors impact interior design trends and garden ideas. Some popular trends may be influenced by popular culture. Others may be a part of sustainability shifts as we combat climate change. Whatever the reason for the trend, it’s exciting for homeowners and DIYers to get on the tools and bring their wildest interior design and landscaping ideas to life. 

At Hirepool, our DIY Hub is jam-packed with practical guides and gear to help you get reno work done around home. However, some keen DIYers are looking for a spark of inspiration to find the best way to add value to their home. That’s where this guide comes in! We’ll go over our home and garden reno ideas for 2023. Along the way, we’ll also suggest guides and equipment to hire to get these jobs done. Let’s get started. 

1. A fit-for-purpose home office

The combination of a global pandemic and the cost of living has meant that many people are opting to work from home instead of going into the office. Of course, there are some people, especially tradies, where this isn’t possible. But for office workers, the idea of working remotely means saving money and a more convenient lifestyle. In saying that, if you don’t have a suitable home office, the experience may be uncomfortable and unproductive. There are many ways to create the home office of your dreams. Some ideas require more work than others. The main features of a good home office to consider include:

• Office lighting 
  
  
• Greenery 
  
  
• An ergonomically designed desk 
  
  
• Storage

At Hirepool, we’ve got helpful guides to help you with the structural elements of your new home office. If you’re re-lining your office and considering plastering GIB®, check out our super simple guide to relining a room, our guide on how to plaster GIB® plasterboard and other wallboard lining and blog on DIY projects for the perfect home office. If you’re considering making a new ergonomically designed desk, read our guide on cutting timber to size and hire a circular saw.

2. Garden water features

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These days, more and more garden ideas and landscaping ideas have a garden water feature included. There are many added benefits to water features beyond just being aesthetically pleasing. A garden water feature in the garden also means better air quality, added tranquillity and attracting bird life to your outdoor space. With the right garden water feature, you can create a subtropical hideaway. Many garden water features are easy to install after a trip to your local outdoor store. However, if you’re looking to add something more extravagant, you may need to get in an excavator to prepare the ground. For advice, read our guide that explores what excavator you need for your job. We also have a range of excavators for hire at Hirepool.

3. An art deco feature wall

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Feature walls aren’t new regarding living rooms and bathroom renovation ideas. In saying that, there’s a current trend with art deco feature walls. If you didn’t know, art deco is a style from the 1920s and 1930s that often features bright and bold patterns. You can paint your own feature wall, but wallpaper may be the best plan of attack when it comes to art deco patterns. Feature walls are a great way to get creative and provide a focal point for any room in your home. To prepare for your new feature wall, read our guide on how to remove wallpaper easily and hire a wallpaper steamer. 

4. Native planting

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In New Zealand, we’re lucky to be home to some incredible, diverse, beautiful nature and wildlife. It’s a no brainer to incorporate native planting into your garden ideas. Not only because you’re supporting our homegrown plants to flourish, but you’ll also be adding natural beauty and choosing plants suited to our climate and conditions. This means that they’re easy to look after. There are some inspirational native gardens out there, and many of them feature plants, including:

• Puka trees
  
  
• Nikar palms
  
  
• Pohutukawa trees
  
  
• Flax

At Hirepool, we have helpful guides and garden tools to help you with gardening and landscaping. Read our guide on setting a budget for landscaping your garden and guide on how to build a raised garden bed. You may want to hire a rotary hoe or sprayer. 

5. Unique splashbacks

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Once again, splashbacks have been a popular bathroom renovation idea for years. However, there’s recently been a surge in popularity for out of the box and unique splashbacks. Of course, splashbacks serve the practical purpose of protecting the walls in your kitchen or bathroom from heat or stains. However, crazy patterns and even printed images on glass splashbacks are becoming increasingly popular. This is a great way to express yourself and have a theme that reminds you of your favourite holiday destination. For more inspiration, read our blog that explores 14 tips for the ultimate bathroom renovation.  

6. A Mediterranean-themed decor

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Speaking of holiday destinations, many Kiwis dream of a trip away to Greece. Especially since the borders have been closed semi-recently, many people haven’t been able to travel or laze on the beaches of Santorini. We think this is part of the reason for the recent Mediterranean-themed craze. Mediterranean-themed decor and landscaping ideas usually feature pastel colours and provide a warm and romantic feel. As well as that, you’ll want to maximise natural light indoors, focus on indoor-outdoor flow and incorporate natural stones and tiles. You can showcase Mediterranean flavour easily when it comes to patio designs, flooring options and decking ideas. For more advice on decking and flooring, read our handy guides, including top tips for creating indoor-outdoor flow and 20 creative deck ideas to try. 

7. Balcony gardens

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Not all of us are lucky enough to have an expensive and lush backyard. But, you can still incorporate greenery and nature into even the densest concrete jungle. If you’re limited to an apartment with a small balcony, why not try a balcony garden? There are many studies on how nature can affect our mental health. So, recently a lot of people have been prioritising balcony gardens. To do this, choose plants that are suited for potting. You may also want to create your own raised garden bed, but more on that soon. 

8. Sustainable living

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The effects of climate change are becoming more and more prevalent. Every bit helps. So many homeowners across New Zealand are prioritising sustainable living. There are many ways you can approach this, including: 

• Creating a veggie garden
  
  
• Making a compost
  
  
• Planting trees and bushes that soak up carbon dioxide from the air 

At Hirepool, we can help you to make a vegetable garden or compost. Guides to help you get the job done include how to create mulch with a wood chipper and how to build a raised garden bed. Equipment to hire may include a wood chipper, saw or drill. However, if you don’t know where to start, read our guide on the equipment you need for outdoor maintenance. 

9. Classic paving stones

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Continuing on our point about Mediterranean themes, we move on to paving stones. When planning patio designs or patio ideas, it’s hard to look past paving stones or pavers. Whatever you’re planning, pavers are a great way to add value to your outdoor space. Plus, paving stones are very easy to work with. For advice to lay pavers for that classic paving stone look, read our comprehensive guide on how to lay pavers and paving stones for your patio or driveway or our blog on plate compactor tips and tricks. On that note, you’ll probably need to hire equipment, including a  plate compactor and concrete saw. 

10. Vinyl or wood-look lino flooring

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Last up on our list of top home and garden trends for 2023, we focus on flooring options. Look, we all live busy lives. Especially in today’s day and age, it feels like we’re always on the go. That’s why vinyl and lino flooring are more popular than ever, especially regarding kitchen flooring ideas. Not only is vinyl and lino flooring easy to maintain and clean, but they’re also relatively easy to install yourself with the right hire equipment. If you’re unsure where to start, read our guides on how to lay vinyl and lino. Equipment to hire to get the job done may include a lino roller, floor sander or floor stripper. 

Feeling inspired for a 2023 renovation?

2023 is the year of home renovations! These are our top ideas to add value to your home. However, there are many other cost-effective and easy-to-do ideas beyond this blog as well. All you need is a bit of direction and to hire the right equipment to get the job done. For more inspiration and advice, head over to our DIY Hub. Otherwise, browse our range of equipment for hire online now. You can then easily pick it up from your nearest Hirepool branch. Want more ideas for 2023? Read our blog on 15 advanced home renovation jobs you can actually do yourself.