11 interior design trends that we will be seeing everywhere in 2024
In 2024, the latest trends in interior design are all about creating spaces that are timeless and reflect personal style. Designers are emphasizing enduring materials, sustainability, and pieces with lasting design. While trends are always changing, the overall theme is to curate spaces that are adaptable, comfortable, and inspiring.
This year’s focus includes both new ideas from designers and timeless styles that have always been central to interior design. The goal is to create spaces that stand the test of time and align with your unique identity and style.
1. BEAUTIFUL BLUE COLOR PALETTES
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In 2024, blue is set to be the dominant color in interior design. Popular paint brands like Valspar and Benjamin Moore have chosen various shades of blue as their Colors of the Year, such as Renew Blue and Blue Nova. The versatility of blue allows it to seamlessly blend into different settings, whether it’s on furniture, walls, accessories, or wallpaper.
The appeal of decorating with blue lies in its cool, calming, and tranquil qualities. You can opt for vibrant, impactful shades or more subdued, relaxing hues in spaces like bathrooms and bedrooms. According to interior designer Dan Mazzarini, blues, especially shades like cornflower blue and Benjamin Moore’s Blue Nova, will take center stage in the 2024 interior design trends.
2. MIXED METALS
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‘In 2024, mixing metals is a popular trend in interior design, extending beyond bathrooms. According to designer Joshua Smith, incorporating mixed metal light fixtures that blend brass with black, bronze, or nickel is on-trend. The variety of options available makes it easier to find the perfect balance of finishes by mixing and matching certain parts. Additionally, powder-coated metals in brighter colors are expected to become mainstream.
While mixing metals is often associated with industrial decor, it can also be done more subtly, as seen in the contrasting mixed metals used in the fixtures and fittings of this elegant, neutral bathroom. Another emerging trend highlighted by designer Peak Petersen is the reemergence of aluminum in lighting and furniture from the ’80s. Used sparingly and elegantly, aluminum can add a touch of chic and sophistication to a space.
3. BIOPHILIC DESIGN
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‘Biophilic design will thrive for interior design trends in 2024. This trend centers around bringing the outdoors inside, creating spaces that foster a stronger connection with nature. Expect to see more indoor plants, living green walls, natural materials like stone and wood, and large windows to maximize natural light, reducing the barrier between the interior and exterior,’ says Ginger Curtis, founder and CEO of Urbanology Designs.
It’s fair to say, that one of the biggest inspirations for many when it comes to interior design is the beauty of the natural world. From color palettes rooted in nature to the warmth of wood and the durability of natural stone, establishing an indoor-outdoor feel in the home can be both calming and relaxed and uplifting and energizing simultaneously.
Chris Pask, director at Charlton Brown also adds, ‘clients are increasingly looking for a greater connection to the outdoors in their homes, whether that is a literal connection via roof terraces, balconies and beautifully landscaped gardens, or more subtle nods to greenery and nature throughout the home. This can take the form of colors, materials and shapes that mimic those found in nature and are known to invoke a sense of calm.’
4. LAYERED LIGHTING
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In 2024, there’s a shift in focus towards how our homes make us feel in addition to their functionality, according to Piero de Marchis, director at Detail Lighting. With spaces in our homes now serving multiple functions, such as open-plan living areas and kitchen-dining zones, the trend for multifunctional lighting that can adapt to different uses is on the rise.
The traditional concept of simply turning on the ‘big light’ is evolving. Lighting trends for 2024 prioritize a combination of various light sources in a space. This includes creating welcoming pools of light through table lamps and floor lamps for ambiance, as well as practical task lighting in areas like kitchens or studies. Properly layered lighting is seen as a key element that can transform the mood and atmosphere in a room, helping us use our spaces more effectively.
In terms of styles and looks, Ed O’Donnell, co-founder of Angel O’Donnell, predicts that arresting silhouettes and the use of unusual materials will lead to increasingly imaginative lighting and statement pieces. These unique pieces are expected to create strong focal points in homes, adding an extra layer of style and personality to the space.
Kalani Pendant Light
Clay Greenleigh Table Lamp
5. PLENTY OF TEXTURAL ELEMENTS
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Using texture in interior design will be at the forefront of our decorating decisions in 2024.
More and more of us want to create a home filled with cossetting and cocooning exuberance, and quite simply, without texture, a space will fall flat, it is the perfect way to add depth, dimension, and decadence to a room.
This room by Heidi Caillier Design is abundant with texture and feels wonderfully welcoming and warm. From the mix of materials used across the furniture, from fabric to leather, to the wooden paneling, striped rug, and sheer curtains, the design is rich in cozy character and depth.
6. SEEK OUT SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS
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Mor Krisher, head of design at Caesarstone says, ‘as designers we need to be the ambassadors of sustainability and the design community should be on the front line of this issue. If we don’t design with sustainability in mind, then consumers won’t have the ability to purchase sustainable products.’
Sustainable interior design is now more important than ever, and brands, designers and consumers alike are united in producing and consuming products that are better for the environment. From investment pieces built to last to products created through recyclable and renewable materials, sustainability is no mere trend in the world of interiors, rather, it is the start of an important new era of thoughtful design.
7. WARMING ‘NEW’ NEUTRALS
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The extensive use of gray and beige was amongst some of the worst trends last year and one of the interior design trends we are quiet-quitting for 2024.
Interior designer, Peak Petersen says, ‘stark white spaces are being replaced by earthy, layered palettes. Cool gray rooms are also on the way out, as a preference for warmth and dimensionality is becoming more popular.’
Instead, paint trends and color trends are moving towards more warming and earthy colors in the home, with palettes of pale pinks, soft yellows, and cozy browns working wonderfully as refreshing, new neutrals.
Interior designer Natalia Miyar says, ‘delicate pinks, soft neutrals and warm browns are great to use if you want to achieve a natural, modern and uncluttered aesthetic, and they make any room feel cozy and comforting.
These colors can be used as accents in furnishing or the dominant color throughout a scheme. I find that the shades work best when paired together, as their warm undertones create a sense of cohesion between each color.’
8. STATEMENT STONEWARE
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Shea McGee, from interior design powerhouse Studio McGee, takes us through why statement stoneware is one of her top interior design trends to look forward to in 2024.
‘We love good veining and deep contrast in stone, and we’re excited to see more of this trend in 2024. We’ll see this in a variety of ways, from the stone itself — less common ones like soapstone and travertine, as well as contrasting pairings of stone in one space — to the way it’s utilized. It’s all about maximalism, a design trend in and of itself.’
The beauty of natural materials such as travertine and decorating with marble is undeniably timeless. Most commonly used for bathroom ideas and kitchen ideas, 2024 will see statement stoneware used across the home, from sculptural stone side tables in a bedroom to a stand-out marble fireplace in a living room.
Interior designer, Devon Wegman, founder of Devon Grace Interiors also adds, ‘While I never thought I would put granite on a project, we’ve been slowly using it more and more as we see slabs that have incredible movement and veining and look almost like quartzite. In fact, the conference table in our design studio is made up of two bookmatched slabs of granite with bold white veins running through it.
9. UNITING OLD AND NEW STYLES IN ELEGANT HARMONY
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Alfred Newall says, ‘interior design trends are ever-changing, but the way we make furniture is centuries old. My hope is that we marry the modern with the traditional.’
As we cast our minds back for the sense of comfort and assurance that familiarity brings, 2024 will see us breathing new life into historic pieces and uniting styles of the past with design trends of the present.
Charlie Bowles, director at Original BTC says, ‘nostalgia has been a huge influence in the way people style their interiors. Social media has led to a resurgence of decade-related trends like brass fittings, unexpected pops of color and creative shapes. Mid-century styles mixed in with modern pieces give spaces a comfortably lived-in look.’
From decorating with antiques and shopping pre-loved furniture to embracing the revival of 70s decor across furniture trends, using an eclectic mix of the old and the new will only make for a home that feels more unique, characterful and authentic.
10. COLOR CONFIDENCE
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‘The past few years have dramatically changed people’s approach to their interiors and we are seeing consumers really finding their own sense of color confidence in their homes,’ says Ruth Mottershead creative director at Little Greene.
Whether you make a statement with ceiling paint ideas or use the color wheel to curate a space rich with elegant contrast, beautifully shown in the living room above by Salvesen Graham, your home is a canvas upon which to decorate with the colors that bring you joy and happiness.
11. A FOCUS ON HANDMADE, ARTISAN DESIGNS
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With thoughtful, sustainable design a key focus for 2024, as well as a nod to more nostalgic designs, these trends will not only lead to us shopping more responsibly, but it will also see a rise in ‘shopping small’, and celebrating handmade, artisan designs and craftsmanship from all over the world.
The shopping experts at the ethical home retailer, The Citizenry, support this and say, ‘in dissent from the uber-minimalist trend popular in recent years, consumers are shifting to a more eclectic collector’s approach to designing their spaces. Looking forward, this year, we predict consumers moving towards a more decadent, collected home. From Parisian opulence to Mediterranean layering, we expect to see an overlap with maximalism in terms of influence from other cultures this year.’
Through rough forms and rustic, handcrafted objects connected to ceremony, history and travels far and wide, 2024 interior design trends will see many embrace a more slow, mindful and ritualistic life.
