Today I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie and for our annual desgn trends post. I can’t ever do one of these posts without thinking of the late great Jonie Webb. Often I could twist her arm and have her join us for our annual fete. Joni’s comment was always I feel like I just repeat myself year after year. The problem with trends is they are trends, and they are always are open to interpretation. Let’ take a look at five 2024 interior design tends that won’t be gone next year.
FIVE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS THAT WON’T BE GONE NEXT YEAR
Nature-inspired reigns supreme as designers, homeowners, and businesses gravitate towards bringing the outdoors in. We’re talking lush greenery, earthy colors, eco-friendly materials, and an oh-so-soothing atmosphere. It’s fitting, too, as sustainability is also cementing its spot in 2024’s interior design trends once again.
EMBRACING WARM NEUTRALS
While all-white kitchens and bathrooms reigned supreme for many years, you will be seeing more warm neutral cabinetry as opposed to pure white. Darker wood will also be finding it’s way back into our hearts as well. Apparently according to a New York Design Center survey over 90% of it’s respondents think brown will be the it color of 2024.
Caitlyn Flemming (co author of my favorite design book of the year Sense of Place), embraced beautiful warm woods and stylish block prints in her recent Laurel Project , and her own home, (photographed by Stephanie Russo) I love Caitlyn’s gentle hand with pattern and color. Her designs will stand the test of time.
Instead of pure white cabinetry she used a warm neutral.
BIOPHILIC DESIGN OR NATURE INSPIRED
What is biophilic design? It is a fancy term for incorporating natural elements such as plants, sustainable materials, and organic shapes into our homes creates a sense of visual interest and well-being embracing the of harmony with nature. This trend is one I we have been talking about for at least the past three years. With the growing emphasis on sustainability and a connection to nature, biophilic design continues to gain traction in 2024. I prefer to incorporate it in to my interior spaces in subtle ways, the simplicity of simple blooms and organic items.
The beautiful offices of Gil Schafer Architects, photographed by Eric Piasecki, brings the outside in with the natural color palette and elements. Gil has a new book, Home at Last coming out in February, avalable for preorder now. I can’t wait. His other two books A Place to Call Home, and The Great American House are classics.
Mixing and Matching Historical Eras
If you have been reading my blog long you know this is a passion of mine. In our great room we have recently constructed built in filled with treasures and objects from the past. Behind the sofa is an English traveling trunk flanked by two antique american windsors.You can read more about my feelings on that subject in my post The Collected Look How to Get it.
MORE TEXTURE
Think interesting countertops, textural wall treatments and fabrics. The hallmark of this beautiful kitchen by Amber Interiors is the heavily veined countertop and the textural tiled ceiling. No need for a lot of pattern when you have a fabulous countertop. Note the dark wood cupboards another “trend”. I am thrilled about this trend. I am now embracing my busy countertops. Amber Interiors has a fabulous new book Call it Home photography by Shade Degges
LAYERED INTERIORS
Layering found and vintage pieces with new furniture items will help radiate a sense of a thoughtfully curated home. My friend Steve from Urban Cottage Home has a knack for mixing the old and the perfect with the imperfect. Love the mix of textiles old and new on his sofa. He collects pottery and showcases his collections on his wonderful Instagram account.
Of course the master of layering fabric, natural and vintage objects would be Jill Sharp. Here Jill Sharp’s Santa Fe historic home was featured in Veranda magazine photographed by Stephanie Russo.
Get the Collected Look
Color and pattern still predominate, and fabric with artistic details and trims are coming back in the new year. Terra cotta is enjoying a resurgence. I am happy about that. I always loved our mexican pavers in our former home. Apparently the gran millenial and cottage core looks are fading, although large scale blooms and bows are back. According to the experts all white rooms are out, glossy finishes, and open floor plans (I love mine).I wouldn’t waste too much time on what is popular each year. Design is ever changing. I would focus on what works for you and what you love to be surrounded by. You might enjoy my posts My Simple Roadmap for Timeless Collected Interiors, or Five Tips for Decorating With Antiques.
Further reading on 2024 Design Trends:
Architectural Digest-Five Looks that will Define the 2024 Design Trends
House Beautiful Interior Design Trends you Will See Everywhere in 2024
Real Simple Ten Design Trends you Should Try in 2024
You can find all of my past Design Trends posts here for fun
The design trends of 2024 reflect an interesting blend of nostalgia, and a heightened awareness of environmental responsibility. As we navigate the ever-evolving design landscape, creativity always rules. Whether it’s the revival of vintage elements, or a commitment to sustainability, designers in 2024 are embracing current and past trends. Thank you for reading five 2024 interior design trends that won’t be gone next year.
Now let’s pop over and visit Annie and Mary Ann. Do you think we will have any trend picks in common?
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CLASSIC CASUAL HOME
how did you achieve the look of the above fireplace that looks like plaster over brick??
very unique
Hi Pam
It was a fixer upper that was built in the 30’s. The fireplace is plaster with a very unique tile surround. I hated it when we moved there but really grew to love it1
Cindy,
I absolutely love nature-filled rooms. The natural warmth and inviting ambiance are a favorite style of mine. That is why I have always loved your homes. The forever home you live in now is stunning and I return to your posts for inspiration all the time. This is a wonderful post and I’ll be re-reading it and checking out the links all day. 😊🤍
Karen B.
Hi Karen
Thank you so much! I don’t think we should ever compete with nature!
Cindy, I am with you, I do not follow the trends, although I enjoy reading differing opinions on them.
I think the classics never go out of style and buying what you like and love to live with doesn’t either.
Have a great night.
I couldn’t agree with you more Eliz!!
I’m here for the dark wood. I never liked the grey flooring and while the blond wood was pretty in a more modern home it didn’t suit mine.
My kitchen was renovated in 2010 in a warm neutral and was lamenting that I didn’t paint them white. I guess now I can relax and accept them as they are. I can’t afford to renovate every ten years.
I love my open concept home and would not go back to enclosed rooms. This way when you are cooking everyone is still together. It feels open and airy to have one big room and suits our retired lifestyle.
Hi Joanna
I love the open concept as well and my white cabinets!!
I usually love reading your blogs and agree with most all but a little put off by you referring to those of us not able to redo our kitchen cabinets as “dead white”
Hi Janet
My cabinets are dead white and I have no intention of redoing them. I am sorry if I offended you. I was merely pointing out a trend. White walls aren’t trending and my walls are all white and I don’t have any plans to change them either. I am not one to follow trends. This post was just to inform. That is why I titled my post trends that won’t be gone next year. I am very sorry if you misunderstood me.
I followed Joni for years. She was always timeless, yet fresh. So happy to see that not everything needs to be new with these “trends.” What I see now is a fresh take on traditional and I think that has amazing staying power. A timeless example of terra cotta can be seen in Hearst Castle, Scottsdale, and, of course, many examples throughout Europe look as good today as when they were installed ages ago.
Hi Catherine
Joni sure is missed isn’t she? She alwqys said she found herself being repetitive when she talked about trends. Trends are just trends. It is alwqys fun to adopt a few trends in accessories or pillows that can easily be changed.
We have some similar themes, Cindy. Steve and I have some of the same pillows and I really would love to do what he did to cover the sofa seat cushion (especially when we have three dogs here). GREAT post.
I think of Joni all the time, too.
Hi Mary Ann
Order a Kantha quilt from Etsy for the dogs. Your post was really well done.
I will try this— good idea! I have the same problem with a dog who is a chewer!! But I can spray these.
Oh, I, too, miss Joni Webb…didn’t even know “Golden Globes” w/ o her snappy costume/room correlations…s/w one in a million… Excellent Post!! franki
Hi Franceil
She loved dishing those awards shows didn’t she? She was usually spot on too!!
Wow! Thank you for sharing ! Stunning! Our kids inherited our cabin in Tahoe, which they gutted replacing vintage with contemporary styles, which surprisingly worked well.
I’m drawn to Jill Sharpes layering, sort of like rings in a tree’s trunk or an archeological dig, collected over the years. A friend took her mid century metal floor lamp, the one with the half dome on the bottom, repainted it, replaced the shade, leaving the dome as is, sitting it perfectly among her collection of eclectic furnishings. I too, have a similar lamp waiting to be placed among the living.
Again your blog is inspirational.
Hi Ann
Jill has such a keen eye for design doesn’t she? Your friends lamp sounds fabulous!!
I did buy Sense of Place on your recommendation and it is now my favorite design book also. Beautifully designed rooms and gorgeous photography. Love the concept of bringing the outdoors in.
I live on a lake and have some beautiful views from my windows. Always loved the idea of surrounding myself in nature.
Thank you for all your wonderful ideas and thoughts.
Sandy M.
Hi Sandy
Isn’t Sense of Place the best? They are going to have a hard time topping that one! I grew up on a lake and we loved it so much!