New year, new trend - Our design forecast for 2024
I love turning into a new year and having an opportunity for a fresh start. 2024 is shaping up to be a great year here in the studio and in my personal life, and I cannot wait to see what else this year brings. Let’s talk about a few of the design trends that I see in the pipeline for this year.
Jewel and Earth Tones
You all know I love a moody space, so I’m very excited that jewel tones are IN this year. Jewel tones are always a great idea, but 2024 looks like its going to be their year to shine. I’m looking forward to using deep greens, mustards, maroons and sapphire mixed in with more subtle and textural earth tones throughout my projects. I definitely see the continuation of the tone-on-tone spaces in this respect. There’s something so inviting about a well developed, tone-on-tone design.
Hygge
Pronounced “hyoo-guh”, hygge is a term the Danish use to describe a warm environment, gratitude and enjoyment of the good in life with other people. This term has been around a while, but it’s finally seeping it’s way into other cultures. 2024 feels like it’s going to be a great year to really lean into the hygge mentality, by creating environments that are intentionally cozy, welcoming, and liveable, where gratitude and meaningful connections can happen regularly.
Curves and Soft Edges
While I’ve been on the curve train for a while now (peep our project Arboretum), I’m excited to see that curves and soft edges are taking center stage this year. From railing design, to drywall corners, to cabinetry, to lighting, there are so many ways to incorporate curvature into a space. This is a trend that is resurfacing and that I’d really loop into the “timeless” category.
Metal Detailing
Metal fabrication is a great way to add details to a space that are out of the ordinary, unique and luxe. I personally love how metal details with a more rich patina are so in right now and I have some fun ideas up my sleeve for my projects this year.
While it’s great to follow trends, I still believe that the most important thing to consider when designing a space is restraint. I love to use trendy themes, while also incorporating elements that are more timeless so that spaces I design will stand the test of time long after the trends have come and gone.
