The top interior design trends for 2024 go from the functional to the frivolous. The pragmatic amongst us are saving space with L-shaped and chaise sofas, turning awkward alcoves into seating with storage, and saving money (and the landfill) by shopping vintage. Below, we look at some of the most popular and transferable trends for 2024.
1. Statement pieces
Out with filler pieces and in with conversation starters. Sculptural furniture is on trend, which means that even your smallest side table can make a big statement.
2. New neturals
The evolution of Scandi-inspired design, from cool and minimalist to cosy and calming, 2024 will have an array of warm neutrals. Greys are (finally) being swapped for earthy beiges, contemporary off-whites and taupes that sit so well with the natural materials and modest decoration of Scandi homes.
3. Ruffles
Ruffles – for the most part applied to cushions and table linen – are adding a bit of fun to our homes. It’s usually matched with a gingham print, ice cream shades or candy cane stripes.
4. L-shaped and chaise sofas
Sales of L-shaped and chaise sofas are rocketing, as we see more value in a single XL piece than an arrangement of two-seaters and armchairs. Many have modular components, reflective of our ever-evolving lifestyles, and hidden ottoman storage for a totally economical use of space.
5. The one-wall kitchen
Small kitchens will always require a good deal of planning, but the one-wall kitchen is truly an exercise in ingenuity. This diminutive layout requires a real balance between storage capacity, functionality and flow – it can be tempting to install a whole row of cabinets on your one-wall kitchen, but that can be imposing. Open shelving can be a bit of a visual break, and adds opportunity for decoration – an important element in an otherwise functional space.
6. Illustrated tiles
Whimsical illustrations have superseded geometrics as a way to introduce colour, pattern and depth to tiles.
7. A seventies revival
The long overdue migration of vintage and antique sellers online has nourished an appetite for all things retro, with the free-spiritedness and optimism of the 70s holding particular appeal. Dark woods, lacquered surfaces, shaggy faux fur rugs and furniture that sits low to the ground are favoured for their retro references.
8. Chrome
Chrome is not a new material in the home – it has a near permanent presence in bathrooms and kitchens – but this retro-futuristic take sees chrome softened and curved into fluid, organic shapes in vases, side table and lamps. These new pieces are highly polished and reflective, to catch surrounding light and colours.
9. Window seats
Window seats are a really useful space-saving trick in small kitchens or under awkward bay windows, where you can combine handy extra seating with concealed storage.
10. Heritage
Heritage influences very much began in our kitchens, where we’ve seen traditional design details like farmhouse sinks, pantries and café curtains return on mass. There is a distinct emphasis on entertaining in this trend, in the kitsch roll out bar carts topped with gleaming cocktail shakers and champagne buckets, and mismatched tableware poised for an informal dinner party.
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