There are a number of different looks and ideas that are taking the interior design world by storm at the moment. But what are the biggest interior design trends of the year so far? Here are five of our favourite interior design trends in 2024.
1. Texture
Texture is currently having a moment in interior design. Whether it’s incorporated into the walls and furniture or added as small accents in decorative items, texture is a great way to create dimension, depth, and sophistication within a room. Consider mixing textures for a chic, decadent look, contrasting sheer curtains with mohair cushions; leather chairs with woollen rugs; wood panelling with velvet drapes. The possibilities for bringing texture into your home are endless.
When adding texture, make sure you don’t overlook the walls. Plain white finishes are out, as are high-gloss painted interiors – textured walls are the way to go in 2024. For a rustic, shabby chic look, go for hand-applied or brushed finishes, or exposed brickwork. If your space is big enough, then a textured wallpaper in a striking colour or vibrant pattern will make a bold statement.
2. Warm neutrals
Grey and stone colours have dominated interior design for too long – in 2024, it’s all about warm neutrals. Paint and colour trends are moving towards a warmer palette that creates a cosier and more ambient environment. Think soft yellows, dusky pale pinks, and delicate browns. These refreshing shades, when used as the base colour of a room, can help to achieve a comforting and warm feel, while also looking modern and chic.
A subtle way to incorporate warm neutrals into your home is by installing internal doors made from responsibly sourced oak or pine, or by fitting a floor with a natural, warm tone made from wood or with a wooden effect. You can find such doors and flooring in beautiful, natural finishes at doorways.co.uk as a prime example.
3. 1970s aesthetic
The boom in vintage and retro-inspired fashion seems to have given rise to a 1970s revival in interior design. Think mid-century furniture, wood panelled walls, geometric patterns, shaggy rugs, and lacquered finishings. A great thing about mid-century furniture is it not only looks chic with its clean lines and sleek, organic shapes, it’s usually practical. Even contemporary designs inspired by the 70s aesthetic are often designed with functionality in mind, giving a modern twist to a classic look. As previously mentioned, brown is one of the colours on trend this year, and this fits perfectly into the 70s aesthetic.
4. Metallics
Metallics is a design trend that’s currently experiencing a revival in homes. Warm metals, such as brass and bronze, as well as cooler shades, like brushed steel and silver, are making their mark on the interior design world. Metal fixtures and fittings can add a touch of sophistication and decadence, or can be used for a raw, unfinished, industrial look.
But metals are not only for bathrooms and kitchens – the metallic trend can be incorporated into any interior space. Metal-framed mirrors, aluminium light fittings, rose-gold finishings, or a trendy copper vase are just a handful of the many ways you can add a touch of metal into your home.
5. Sustainability
With the climate crisis and the issue of microplastics, people are becoming more environmentally aware. Subsequently, the interior design world is taking this on board and so 2024 is seeing more of an emphasis on sustainability. The use of materials that are renewable and eco-friendly, such as natural wool and linen, is becoming more common as designers attempt to embrace a greener way of living and working.
However, interior designers are not just striving to be greener in their creations, they’re also looking to the environment for inspiration in their designs. Nature-inspired colours, such as greens and browns, and an emphasis on bringing the outdoors in with plants are helping us to connect to the natural environment.
Interior design fashion is currently seeing a revival of old favourites, such as texture, warm neutrals, and metallics. The 1970s aesthetic is also seeing a resurgence, but with a modern, contemporary twist; whilst better awareness of environmental issues is resulting in an emphasis on sustainability.
Last Updated on 1 month by Lavania Oluban