It’s a new year, so it’s time to look at what experts are predicting as the major trends in home design. 2024 is expected to be a year of personalization like never before, with authenticity becoming a key pillar for interior design.

People no longer want their homes to replicate exactly what they see influencers creating on social media. Now, homeowners want their home to be one-of-a-kind and truly reflect their style and taste. When design is personalized, it’s timeless. Interiors are about your story, how you live, and what you love.

Character and personality is finding its way back into our homes through vintage finds, artisanal craftsmanship, and well-chosen décor to bring warmth and individuality. This all coincides with consumers’ desire to reduce their carbon footprint with more sustainable pieces.

Let’s explore the top interior design trends experts predict we’ll see everywhere in 2024:

Quiet Luxury

Estate Collection, Cranston's Riverstone Community, Calgary, Alberta

Experts are predicting 2024 to be a year of relaxed and casual luxury. We’ll see a shift towards comfortable, lived-in furniture rather than the smooth, clean-and-sterile looks we’ve been seeing. This trend stresses buying simple, well-built products that are timeless, or investing in luxurious items that aren’t flashy.

It’s all about finding classic investment pieces you can build a room around: dark, rich woods, luxurious soft textures, and traditionally shaped furniture that can evolve through the decades with easy updates like reupholstery. Quiet Luxury is a celebration of understated design that emphasizes quality and authenticity.

Shades of Brown

Signature 4 Floor Plan, Signature Portfolio, Central Park Community, Denver, Colorado

Home design is trending away from the cool grays and stark whites we’ve been seeing into warmer neutrals like shades of brown. These brown hues are warm, rich, and an excellent neutral to layer with other colors. Fabrics, textiles, paint, wallpaper, and wood tones are all taking a warmer approach through colors like sepia and caramel.

This rich color also plays off another 2024 home design trend: biophilic design, or incorporating nature into our homes. Natural elements such as wood and leather furnishings bring an organic sense of calm and warmth to any space.

Biophilic Design

Mosaic 1 Floor Plan, Mosaic Portfolio, Brighton Crossings Community, Brighton, Colorado

Spaces that draw from nature and truly bring the outdoors in, also known as biophilic design, have been a staple in the home since the beginning of this decade – and they’re not going anywhere soon. Geometric and organic detailing in furniture through the use of curves will become more popular, as well as a renewed focus on connecting our indoor spaces outside with seamless indoor-outdoor living.

In 2024, we’ll continue to see muted, earthy tones inside our homes with the incorporation of nature-inspired hues on the exterior as well. Rich browns, bronze, creams, and soft greens are expected to be at the top of the list for home exterior colors.

Sustainability

Sustainability is another design trend that has been at the top of experts’ lists for a few years. Some even say it’s no longer a trend but a permanent consideration in interior design. Homeowners are increasingly aware of the value existing pieces have and the waste created by discarding them.

2024 is all about mixing the old with the new. Mix an antique chest with a more modern bed for a transitional-traditional look. Go consignment shopping or antiquing for unique décor in the way of frames, vases, and mirrors. Search for a one-of-a-kind piece made from old-world wood with a moody grain of deep tones like mahogany, rosewood, or walnut.

The last few years have been shifting away from fast-furniture towards more sustainable products, and 2024 will bring an even greater push towards zero-impact pieces.

Artisanal Everything

Cadence 11 Floor Plan, Cadence Portfolio, Solterra Community, Lakewood, Colorado

This year’s home design trends all play off each other to create unique and individual home styles. As homeowners look for “Quiet Luxury” pieces that are made sustainably, they’re turning towards their local makers for handmade items.

Human irregularity brings personality and character to one-of-a-kind pieces made with consideration and care. We’ll see an increased use of design elements like Zellige or hand-painted ceramic tiles, hand-carved wood furniture, and handblown glass.

Even the walls in our homes are predicted to get some attention this year through textured wall treatments designed to add depth and visual interest to any room. Textured finishes like Venetian plaster, Roman clay, limewash with its suede texture, and hand-tooled plaster all create a unique look and tie into the trend of “Artisanal Everything.”

Curves, Curves, Curves

Champlain Floor Plan, Traditional Collection, Kissing Tree Community, San Marcos, Texas

The precision of being a perfect block is out. We’re seeing a continued departure from rigid lines and the use of softer, more organic architectural curves beyond arches in hallways and showers. 2024 will bring more curves in high places like alcoves and chimneys for an overall sense of lightness.

Last year, we saw curved furniture increase in popularity. This year, we’ll continue to see curves in sectional sofas, dining tables, and coffee tables to help promote a soft, calm energy that makes for a welcoming space. In addition to the overall shape of furniture, scalloped details are expected to have a hot moment while maintaining a sense of timelessness.

Customized Secondary Spaces

The last few years have shown us that our homes need to work just as hard as we do. We’ve created multi-functional spaces that work double- (and even triple) duty to maximize every square inch we can. This year, experts predict an increased focus on previously underestimated areas of the home, such as the hallway, pantry, mud room, and laundry room. These spaces are coming front and center and enjoying a design uplift.

Homeowners are focusing more on their pantries and looking to maximize their functionality. Walk-in pantries are serving double-duty to host all the kitchen essentials, such as countertop appliances, at-home bar supplies, extra cups, and mugs, along with your daily dry goods so your kitchen can remain as clutter-free as possible. Looking to get more out of your pantry? Check out our blog on DIY kitchen pantry ideas to organize your space more efficiently.

Spa-Inspired Bathrooms

Interior design has shifted to consider a homeowner’s mind, body, and overall wellness. This year, experts predict our bathrooms will add more of the amenities you’d find at your favorite spa.

Homeowners are incorporating more elements designed to promote health and relaxation, such as steam showers, infrared saunas, and cold plunges, as they become more affordable and accessible.

Experts are also seeing more luxurious yet functional elements like wet rooms with the bathtub located within the shower space (trust us, it’s not the tub-shower combo we all had growing up), backlit mirrors, and integrated ceiling lighting.

The Signature Collection, Woodhaven Community, Aurora, Ontario

Silver Accents

We’re constantly seeing the pendulum swing from silver to brass and back again, and this year is no exception. In 2024, silver is having its moment, with brushed chrome and nickel being used for plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware for a more sophisticated look.

Deep and Dark Jewel Tones

Jewel tones are a great way to add richness to a neutral color palette. These colors can be used in accessories, table décor, cabinets, and wallpaper for an instant pop. A more saturated hue adds a sense of velvety mystery and visual interest. The teals and sapphires that have been popular are slowly leaving the design scene, and homeowners are embracing deep mustards and emerald greens.

Residence 5 Floor Plan, Single-Family Collection, Chandler Community, Brentwood, California

The jewel tone expected to take center stage this year? Shades of purple like plum, amethyst, and deep magenta. Purple promotes harmony of the mind and emotions, contributing to an overall feeling of mental balance and stability.

Chic Granny

Douglas Floor Plan, Single-Family Homes Collection, Lakeside at Trappe Community, Trappe, Maryland

A few years ago, “grand-millennial” was all the rage. Ruffles, needle crafts, and overly nostalgic furnishings found their way into our homes as a reflection of our desire to feel safe and comforted, much like we felt when visiting grandma.

While we still love the comfort and nostalgia of this trend, 2024 is giving it a refresh. This year, we’re going Chic Granny. It’s still comfortable and cozy, but put-together at the same time with clean, classic, and more tailored profiles.

Chic Granny is a great way to incorporate sustainability and artisanal goods into your home design by bringing in vintage pieces and handmade items, ensuring no two Chic Granny rooms ever look the same.

Plan 2, Luna Collection, The Landing at Tustin Legacy Community, Tustin, California

Of course, you should live with what you love, regardless of trends. Design is what truly resonates with you, what feeds your soul, and what nourishes your style taste.

When you’re ready to find the best place to call home and make it uniquely yours, we’re here to help! Connect with our team to learn more. We’ll be expecting you!