Welcome to the new year, where it’s out with the old and in with the new – home and garden design trends, that is. Below are some of the new color palettes and wall coverings that interior designers say we should watch for in 2024. See which ones speak to you and your personal aesthetic!
White is Still in Style
Some things will always be on trend. “A crisp white wall will always be in style. White walls can be the perfect backdrop for new art, accessories, whatever it is that you bring into your home that’s trendy. It’s important to keep trends to furnishings and accessories and avoid “trendy” architectural elements. Stick with the classics there,” says Devon Wegman of Devon Grace Interiors.
Brown Tones
“We’ll be drowning in brown in all the best ways in 2024. Think about coffee, cappuccino and lattes and how those warm colors hit the spot just like your afternoon Starbucks fix. Currently love Sherwin-Williams’ Iced Mocha 9092,” says Brad Ramsey of Brad Ramsey Interiors.
Earthy Palette
“Earth tones will reign supreme in 2024. Warm neutrals, such as Benjamin Moore’s Fossil, as well as soft greens, like Farrow & Ball’s Card Room Green, are sure to be crowd pleasers. Other organic elements like curved cabinetry and natural stones will be placed in more kitchens,” explains Peak Petersen of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer.
Purple Mania
Joshua Smith of Joshua Smith Inc. predicts the next big color trend to be a deep hue of plum. “We saw this emerge slowly, but a new color family has now taken the town by storm: purple — but not the purple that pops to mind! Think deeper shades like plum and amethyst, even deep magenta. They are here to stay. We’ve already used this in numerous projects, expanding the palette with teal and navy for analogous color families. I even painted the front door of my new Vermont studio Farrow and Ball’s Pelt this October. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, from a psychology perspective purple promotes harmony of the mind and the emotions. It contributes to mental balance and stability, calming the mind and nerves. We’ve even seen companies shift to purple Violeta marble now instead of the typical Carrara or Calacatta.”
Color Swathing
Painting an entire space one vivid color will be all the rage in the coming year. This is a statement-making design implementation that will swath your space in a moody-altering color.
Grays Are Gone
So long, gray hues and hello color! Eddie Maestri, principal architect and founder of Maestri Studio, says, “any remnants of the gray trend for paint and flooring stains will officially say goodbye in 2024 (finally)!”
Painted Trim
Painted trim is a small way to make a big impact on your home’s design in the new year. Whether it’s exterior trim, window frames, baseboards or crown molding, make the most of your home’s beautiful features with just paint.
Moody Merlot
Gucci, Tom Ford and Hermès all featured deep brownish reds on their runways recently, and now the hues are coming home. “Reds haven’t been popular in the US since the ’90s, but we’re seeing people warming up to them,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. Merlot and similar reds have a lot of energy, so try them in spaces where people gather, like a dining room. Consider Red Theater or Carnelian by Sherwin-Williams, say the editors at HGTV Magazine — they named this shade their 2024 Color of the Year.
Wallpaper Borders
When borders were last on the scene in the ’80s and ’90s, they were often designed as trim to match a specific print. Today, wallpaper companies are creating chic, boldly patterned strips that are meant to stand alone. Use them to frame doorways, accentuate windows and dress up chair rails.
Checkered Pattern
Checkerboard is back and ready for a 21st century spin. From full walls of checkers to colorful accessories, this pattern will continue to be on the rise and be seen throughout every room of the home.
Textured Walls
Boring walls are out! “Plain painted walls might take a backseat to textured wall treatments. From textured wallpapers to textured paint finishes like Venetian plaster or stucco, these add depth and interest to rooms,” says Ginger Curtis, founder and CEO of Urbanology Designs.
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