As we embrace the new year, the world of home design is unfolding with fresh, innovative trends that promise to redefine our living spaces. In 2024, we're seeing a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, with trends that cater not just to the eye, but to the soul and spirit of what makes a house a home.
The future of home design is both exciting and inspiring, join me as we explore the top home design trends of 2024 that are set to transform our living environments into spaces that are not only beautiful but also deeply attuned to our needs and aspirations.
Blending Backsplashes
Tile backsplashes have long been popular in kitchens. However, some designers are now installing a slab of stone or quartz behind the range or cooktop, while keeping the surrounding backsplash areas tiled. The slab is often the same material as the countertops. This gives the kitchen a vertical display of graphic veining or other interesting details to create a striking focal point that’s easy to wipe clean.
Timeless Style
It’s called a ‘‘timeless’’ style for a reason. While other trends may come and go, some are enduring. Many homeowners prefer more traditional details and materials that create a timeless style. Even in modern homes, homeowners want the quiet luxury created by using brick, handmade clay tiles, arches, and rustic wood elements.
In fact, opting for a timeless style is one of the easiest ways to achieve longevity in a remodel. However, be sure to integrate functional elements in this quiet luxury style. On the surface, a kitchen may look timeless, but under the hood, rollouts, secret power outlets, upgraded lighting, sustainable features, and high-performance materials are making these spaces better than ever.
Herringbone Everything
The angular shape of herringbone creates interest in any space. It as another classic design element that is experiencing a renaissance, becoming the go-to pattern for kitchens, bathrooms and more. The typically horizontal zigs are beginning to zag in new directions — diagonally or vertically — to create an updated look with visual interest, movement and texture.
Warm Neutrals
There’s already a shift from stark whites and cool grays toward shades of beiges, rich browns, creamy off-whites, and other warmer neutrals. “The trend was first predicted in spaces like a kitchen, but the look is beginning to dominate throughout the home to offer a calmer, more welcoming environment. Designers recommend incorporating different tones, textures and patterns to create a more layered look that gives a room seasonal versatility.
Along this trend you’ll feel like you’re getting a warm hug walking into the space, as these warm neutrals create a cozy feeling — and cozy is in for 2024.
Blues In Focus
Some colors may increase your home’s selling price, but always expect to see blue in any reputable color collection. In fact, Parker says many paint companies are choosing blue as the color of 2024. Whether it’s a sky-inspired hue or a deep watery color, look for an array of blues to be featured more prominently in decorative materials and housewares in the coming year.
Plantings Between Pavers
Whether it’s driven by aesthetics or as a byproduct of maintaining on-site drainage, there’s increased interest in greenery tucked between pavers. Garden paths and patios made of pavers separated by ground cover have gained popularity due to their natural look, permeability, and design versatility. It’s a design trend that certainly adds interest to any outdoor space. This approach softens pathways, breaks up large expanses of hardscape, and generally makes a walkway or patio feel more like a lush, living part of a garden.
Handmade Features
Custom features and personalized elements initially gained prominence at European design shows, but this trend is showing up in the most popular U.S. So, what does this design trend entail? Handmade tiles, custom bathroom vanities, and other bespoke elements, create a feeling that the homeowner has something truly unique and special.
