INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2024

As the new year begins, it’s a good time to reflect on your goals and the changes you want to make for the year ahead. Out with the old, in with the new! Let’s take a look at some of the upcoming interior design trends that are expected to be popular in 2024. From stripes and textures to personalised spaces and warm colour palettes, these are the 2024 home décor trends that have been predicted by the experts. Whether you’re a fan of following trends or prefer to stick to your own style, you’re sure to find some inspiring ideas on our list.

1. Warmth

In 2024, a key attribute to describe interior design will be “warmth”. Instead of the cool tones of greys, blacks, and whites that have been extremely popular in previous years, there will be a greater focus on earthy colour palettes, such as creams, browns, and muted greens. Additionally, rich textures will be used, and warmer-toned woods will be utilized more in furniture design and wall panelling.

2. Stripes

Candy cane stripes are having a bit of a moment in interior design, adorning floor-to-ceiling curtains, accent chairs, cushions, and ceramics in delicious primary colours. Stripes are a deceptively versatile tool in your design armoury, providing some clever visual effects to widen, elongate or heighten the proportions of your room. This style is traditional and yet modern, and it may have served as an inspiration for the designers of The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, with matching sun loungers and parasols poolside, it oozes old Hollywood glamour.

3. Curves

Curved interiors, including curved furniture, accessories and design, have become an increasingly popular home décor trend. From arched silhouettes and scalloped sofas, to mermaid tiles and circular rugs, all adding a touch of softness to hard lines. Just remember, the thing about any trend is that you don’t want to commit to it everywhere, so if you have a curved desk and chairs, you want to make sure there are also pieces with straight lines in the room—it’s a mix and balance that makes a space interesting.

4. Texture

Smooth plain white walls and high gloss paint are out, texture is in. Brushed or hand-applied finish is where it’s at, like Roman clay or lime wash with its sueded texture or hand-tooled plaster. It’s not just paint we are applying to the walls but textured wallpaper, tiling, and natural materials such as wood panelling to create a three-dimensional feel.

5. Alternative Materials

Sustainability has transcended trendiness to become a wider goal for the design industry in an effort to significantly reduce negative environmental impacts, while also enhancing the well-being and spaces of those who embrace it. A lot of attention is being paid to materiality—what it is, where it comes from, and where it’s sourced, and that means people are creating furnishings and products that are more interesting based on those characteristics. Researchers are developing materials that perform better or that tread more lightly on the planet – and ideally do both. Think hemp, wool, recycled aggregate, plastics, paper and wood.

6. Bold Colours

In 2024, the statement colour of the year will be….brown! The colour reminiscent of the 1970’s is having a bit of a renaissance. In every shade, from deep dark brown mixed with lighter tones of caramel, latte and beige. Brown is a great rich colour and it’s actually a great neutral to layer with other colours. Say goodbye to the cooler tones of white and grey, and hello to much warmer earthy tones that bring a sense of calmness. Vibrant colours and patterns will also be big this year with sophisticated colour palettes of yellow, icy blue, winter berry red, dusky pinks and lime greens. Have the confidence to master the mix of a bold colour with traditional forms and textures.

7. Big Artwork

The moment of the gallery wall is fading, and the big artwork is back in style. With more and more people building homes with two-storey spaces. These are the perfect places to have huge pieces of art, creating a gallery effect. But even if you don’t have a multi-storey room, going with huge artwork especially for an office space or children’s room, is still on trend. It’s a great way to add a lot of life to a room without feeling like you’re going over the top.

8. Dark Wood

Richer, warmer wood tones will be finding their way into our homes in 2024. Artisanal hand made pieces of furniture and darker materials like walnut and smoked oak will become more popular in furniture pieces and beyond. Expect to see dark wood flooring as well as furniture and accents giving the home a natural feel.

9. Innovation in tiles

10. Personalised Spaces

Lastly, one of the most important trends is about not being on-trend. Creating warm, personalised spaces will be bigger than ever in the coming year. We will be replacing sterile spaces and mass produced pieces, with one-off finds, using our homes as a canvas to express ourselves. Vintage and collectible pieces and bespoke elements will continue to steal the show in 2024. People are placing a higher value on heirloom pieces, antiques, and pieces with soul, interiors are likely to become more eclectic and personalised, especially when blending such pieces with new production furnishings.