2024 Design Trends: In and Out

Exploring Interior Design Trends for 2024: Embracing the New and Letting Go of the Old

As we stand on the threshold of 2024, designers provide a sneak peek into the evolving landscape of interior design, shedding light on what’s gaining momentum and what’s gracefully bowing out.

In With the New:

1. A Rise of Whimsy

Interior design maven Gideon Mendelson predicts a whimsical wave for 2024. The conventional monochrome bedroom may give way to bold patterns, vibrant color schemes, and playful designs. Statement wallpapers are poised to take center stage, injecting personality into living spaces.

2. Blending Eras

Designers like Dan Mazzarini and Jennifer Verruto foresee a harmonious blend of traditional and modern elements. Antique statement pieces will find a renewed purpose in contemporary settings, offering a visual narrative that spans across eras. This trend encourages bold and unapologetic experimentation with diverse styles.

3. Playful Wood Patterns

Philip Consalvo heralds the resurgence of hardwood floors adorned with playful patterns like herringbone and chevron. Striking a balance between modern aesthetics and non-minimalistic warmth, these patterns add a touch of sophistication to living spaces.

4. Warm Neutrals and Jewel Tone Accents

Susan Hayward advocates for the incorporation of warm neutrals with deep terracotta and sage green tones. Beyond the revival of these earthy hues, the trend extends to jewel-tone accents, fostering a harmonious interplay with natural woods and creating inviting, well-balanced environments.

5. Bold Ceilings

Designer Jay Jeffers directs our gaze upward, anticipating a trend of bold wallpapers or paneling on ceilings. Often overlooked, ceilings become a canvas for artistic expression, providing an additional layer to the overall design and transforming spaces into captivating visual experiences.

6. Cozy Opulence

Building on the quiet luxury trend of 2023, Jay Jeffers envisions 2024 embracing cozy opulence. This trend combines opulent materials with warmth and comfort, creating luxurious yet inviting atmospheres. Simple additions like tassel fringe become key players in this sumptuous design narrative.

Out With the Old:

1. Bye Bye, Boucle

Dan Mazzarini bids farewell to the once-beloved boucle, signaling a shift towards alternative textures. As the design world seeks fresh expressions, new monolithic textures are expected to take the spotlight.

2. Curves

Designers like Jennifer Verruto and Gideon Mendelson advocate for a departure from excessive soft edges, extending this sentiment beyond furniture to include home accents. Varied shapes are poised to replace the ubiquity of curves.

3. Minimalism

Jennifer Verruto predicts a decline in the purest form of minimalism. While designs will retain simplicity and sleekness, there’s an inclination towards infusing more personality, color, and warmth into spaces.

4. All-Out Maximalism

Peter Spalding issues a caution against extreme maximalism devoid of coordination. A more curated and balanced approach to maximalism is projected to emerge, offering a nuanced and intentional design aesthetic.

5. Barbie

Philip Consalvo declares the conclusion of the Barbiecore trend, marked by an all-pink interior. The trend, once pervasive, is deemed overdone, making room for the exploration of diverse color palettes in the coming year.

As we approach 2024, these trends serve as a compass for those seeking to revitalize their living spaces and remain at the forefront of contemporary interior design.

_{Repurposed article originally published in the Spruce}