It’s hard to believe it’s already 2024. (In my head, I’m still thinking back to the time as if it were the year 2000—like, 1970 was totally 30 years ago, right?!) One of my favorite parts of starting a new year is learning what colors and design styles will be trending in the next 12 months. After all, I’m constantly decorating and decorating my apartment, so I’m more than happy to sneak a peek at what’s next so I can start budgeting for some new, trendy decor pieces. I asked seven experts about the 2024 interior design trends they’re most excited about, and the results are in. Here are the interior design trends that experts say will be everywhere next year.
1. Too much coffee
Bring on the coffee in 2024, baby! This comfortable neutral is no longer considered boring or dated, it’s making a strong comeback, according to Sacramento-based designer Rebecca Plumb. “Brown feels fresh after years of mostly cool blues and greens,” he said. In addition, brown can be styled together with more vibrant pieces to really impress. “Coffee is rich and comforting, and I’m excited to see it juxtaposed with more saturated jewel tones and bright colors,” said Plumb.
2. Playful touches
It’s time to have a little more fun with our spaces in the new year, said Taylor Fusco, the founder of Tay Fusco design on Long Island. “Life is already very serious — and, let’s face it, hard at times — but our insides don’t have to be,” he said. Lately, Fusco has seen more out-of-the-box requests from customers who are willing to take design risks. “Gone are the days of white kitchens and bathrooms with ocher and white marble tiles,” he said. Instead, 2024 is your chance to be bold. Whether that means contrasting color schemes or treats like wallpaper and tiles in funky patterns, set your mark on doing what makes you happy.
3. Darker wood finishes
Designers predict that the brown color trend will extend to wood finishes as we begin to see darker, richer woods in the new year. Long Island-based designer Danielle Chiprut he noted that these finishes can give your space a warm, welcoming atmosphere, “whether you use them on your coffee table, your flooring, your kitchen cabinets or carefully selected accessories,” he said.
Its designer Jennifer Acito the New Jersey-based studio Dama + Wood; He especially loves the look of finishes like walnut or ash on vintage pieces. “Bonus points for anyone who can score a dark wood antique piece to incorporate into their home,” he said. “Personally, I’m looking for dark wood nightstands.”
4. Two-tone Furniture
Who said furniture has to be all monochromatic? In a recent work, interior designer Becky Nielsen; commissioned a sofa with two-tone upholstery, and both she and her client were equally delighted with the result. “I think we can expect to see more two-tone wallpaper pieces that stick to a monochromatic color scheme in young traditional designs this year,” he said. Whether you choose an upholstered sofa with wood accents or an armchair with a two-tone color scheme, this trend is all about contrast.
5. Biophilic Design—With a twist
We first saw biophilic design (AKA spaces that incorporate nature) emerge in 2022, but fast forward a few years and this interior design trend is going digital. Its designer Mahsa Afsharpour San Francisco-based Saga Interiors predicted that we’ll see more digital representations of nature in our homes, including smart planters and lighting systems that mimic natural light conditions. “Go even a step further with living walls or vertical gardens enhanced with automated irrigation systems,” he suggested. Or, if live plants aren’t your thing, incorporate framed photography or art that nods to maintenance-free nature.
6. Textured influences
No room is complete without a touch or two of texture. This year, we’ll see a lot of plaster, lime and materials like grass and wool, he said Stephanie Perez O’Boyle, a designer based in Westchester, New York. “This is especially helpful for those who prefer neutrals and monochromatic color palettes,” she said. “Adding texture throughout the space can brighten up even the most beige room.”
7. Colorful Bouclé
If you love bouclé fabric, you’re in luck. This comfortable design trend will continue to make waves next year, but with a more colorful twist. “We’re excited to see it incorporated into warm, earthy colors outside of the typical white,” Perez said. Look for boucle furniture and accessories in colors like deep burgundy, moss green or warm gray to make this material even warmer.
8. Moody Hues
Beyond brown, we’ll also see more moody colors in the near future, Perez noted. “People seem to be getting brave with color again,” she said, “and I think we’ll see whole spaces wrapped in deep, moody palettes, as opposed to one-tone walls!” So if you’ve been thinking about taking the plunge with a bold wall color like navy blue, forest green or even black, 2024 is your year to give it a go.