Whether it’s the floor plan or the choice of furniture and foliage, industry pros are seeing trends that represent a return to the roots of design. In fact, they’re not so much emerging trends as they are movements that lean into classic style and the comforts of home.
Brown is realizing a renaissance.
The emergence of a brown color palette has been gaining popularity in both home and fashion. This warm and earthy hue brings a sense of comfort and coziness. From rich chocolate tones to warm caramel shades, the palette can be incorporated in various styles of home decor. We’re also seeing a shift to natural and organic elements such as wood, leather, and natural stone. Brown tones perfectly complement this moment.
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Jessie D. Miller, owner and designer, Jessie D. Miller Interior Design
Homeowners want plants to feed pollinators and people.
At Bowood Farms we’ve noticed two trends which are often linked. Our customers continue to seek new ways to incorporate edible plants into their landscape, and many are also choosing to decrease turfgrass lawns to make room for native pollinator-friendly alternatives. In addition to providing vegetable plants selected for color and texture, our berry bushes and fruit trees are compact choices with decorative appeal. Our Bowood-grown herbs and native plants will attract pollinators and beneficial insects compatible with edible gardening.
Kathie Hoyer, nursery sales associate; Sandra DiBartolomeo, assistant store manager, Bowood Farms
Turning walls into design statements.
At C&M Interiors we specialize in classic design elements that stand the test of time. In 2024, we will continue to create fabulous homes starting with the architectural details we are known for, selecting classic and sometimes unexpected paint colors, and taking a layered approach to decorative lighting. We choose handpicked patterned and textured wallcoverings, design elegant custom draperies with gorgeous trim details, use one-of-a-kind area rugs and love pulling together curated art and accessories specific to our clients interests and personal style.
Meagan Cooperman, lead designer and studio director, C&M Interiors
Separate spaces are in.
I tend to not use the word ‘trend’ as I don’t follow them, but a classic architectural configuration that I see making its way back is that people are starting to stray from the open-room concept. Our clients want individual spaces dedicated to different functions. This allows for more interest as each room takes on a unique feel while maintaining flow.
Amy Studebaker, owner and principal designer, Amy Studebaker Design
Color comes to kitchens.
I’m seeing more people moving away from white kitchens and into more color. Bright white is moving into aged whites and warm neutrals. Blues and greens continue to be popular with warm tones, like saffron and copper, gaining traction. Walnut or white oak are often mixed in as accent colors. Lighting serves as jewelry for the space and designated beverage/coffee centers [are preferable when] they can be closed and hidden when not in use.
Wendy Kuhn, lead designer, Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Generic design and neutral palettes are out.
I agree with Wendy on the color trends that she is seeing. It seems to me like people are wanting to personalize their homes and achieving this through the use of wallpaper, customized cabinetry, tile patterns, and colors.
Janelle Helms, kitchen and bath designer, Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Classic makes a comeback.
We’re seeing a resurgence in historically rooted design aspects, such as the larder cabinet—a powerhouse of interior storage that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Rebekah Moore Murphy, founder and lead designer, Stone Hill Cabinetry
Know the source of your furniture and home decor.
Italian and French influences. We will see more marbles, classic wrought iron in furniture, and travertine textures. Origin of sourcing materials and furniture will matter more. That means more upcycling and recycling. Using old items in new ways.
Ash Leonard, owner and principal designer, Ash Leonard Design
