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Elevate Your Home: Interior Design Trends 2024

As we approach the start of a new year, you’re probably wondering what the year 2024 holds for home design. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for a home renovation or simply curious about the direction design is heading, let’s explore the top interior design trends that will redefine our living spaces in 2024.

 

Blue Centered

Known for its calming and tranquil properties, blue effortlessly fits into various design styles, from modern to traditional. Experiment with paint, furniture, and accessories.

 

Moreover, blue cabinetry or tiles provide a refreshing touch in functional areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

You can complement blue with neutral tones like white, gray, and natural wood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artisanal Touches

There is a growing appreciation for handmade and artisanal elements in home design, as they contribute to the character of a home and create a space that reflects individual tastes.

Custom furniture, handcrafted ceramics, and unique textiles add an authentic touch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warm Neutrals

Warm neutrals, such as beige, tan, taupe, cream, and soft whites, are a timeless choice for interior design.

It’s versatile and easy to complement; warm neutrals work well with cool and warm color schemes. It also offers easy maintenance and allows for personalization through textures and accessories.

 

Maximalism

Maximalist interior design is a vibrant and eclectic style that revels in excess. It features a bold mix of colors, patterns, and textures.

This design often showcases a diverse range of art, collectibles, and furnishings, with a fearless approach to combining elements that may seem unconventional. Unlike minimalism, where less is more, maximalism encourages that sometimes more is just right.

 

Timeless

Timeless interior design is a captivating approach that defies the transient nature of trends. To achieve this, focus on these principles:

  1. Neutral Palette:

    Stick to timeless colors like whites, grays, and earth tones.

  2. Classic Furniture and Quality Materials:

    Invest in high-quality, classic pieces with clean lines. Choose durable materials like hardwood and natural fabrics.

  3. Balanced Proportion:

    Arrange the space symmetrically. You can start with two elements. For example, bring two couches opposite each other or two chairs opposite a couch. Maintain a functional layout with well-proportioned furniture. It’s all about bringing balance to both sides of a room.

  4. Lighting:

    Find well-designed lighting fixtures that complement the overall aesthetic. Classic chandeliers, pendant lights, and sconces can add a touch of elegance and timelessness.

 

Organic-shaped Furniture

Unlike traditional furniture with straight lines and rigid angles, organic-shaped furniture embraces curves, flowing lines, and irregular contours reminiscent of natural elements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swivel chairs, loveseats, or couches with rounded corners are all examples of it that can help soften contemporary rooms.

These pieces can be bright, particularly when they stand alone. They add a touch of color and become a focal point in a black-and-white room.

 

Backsplash Blending

Mitchell Parker from Houzz: 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, giving the kitchen graphic veining and interesting details—it creates a striking focal point, plus, it’s easy to wipe clean,” he says.

Ultimately, the home design trends of 2024 encourage us to think beyond the conventional, inviting us to explore creativity and authenticism. These ideas will hopefully help if you’re looking to remodel your living spaces.

And for more interior design content, check out 10 Major Interior Design Styles Explained.

Finally, we wish you a happy new year! May it be filled with new adventures and good fortune. We look forward to helping you with all your real estate needs in 2024. Give us a call!

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Home Design Trends You Need to Know in 2023

The new year is upon us, signifying a time of change and new beginnings. Home design trends come in waves and now feels like the perfect time for a change.

If you are looking to buy a new home or make changes to your current one, you are probably curious about the design trends that will be popular in 2023.

 

Color of the year

According to The Psychology of Color in Spaces by Stoneside, color psychology focuses on color to create a specific atmosphere and mood. Hues are carefully chosen to invoke a certain emotional response in people and set a particular mood.

Furthermore, research into color theory has ascribed defined emotions to each hue, and it also takes into account various factors such as tint, saturation, and tone.

Moreover, if you have been thinking of repainting your walls, colors that bring warmth and coziness to the room are relevant in the year 2023.

However, this does not mean that you should avoid the darker hues entirely, as they will help you create a sleek and sophisticated space, so keep this in mind when designing your interior.

  • Warm White 

This color is neutral and has always been the safest pick. As a result, it allows you to use richer, brighter furniture or even go with the classic beige, which is the most versatile tone to create that warmth and calming effect.

  • Desert Carnation
Photo courtesy of Valspar

If you want to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, use earth-tone colors because they promote a nature-friendly atmosphere that creates a sense of tranquility.

  • Blue Arrow
Photo courtesy of Valspar

“A shade that promotes balance within the home, merging cool tones of blue with a warm undertone.”

– Sue Kim, Valspar®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dark Countertops

Dark countertops add character to your kitchen, giving it a dramatic look and strong appeal. This design can result in a refreshing, luxurious, and moody appearance.

 

Organized Space

Photo courtesy of Latham Interiors

Gena Kirk, Design expert in KB Home Design Studio says, “we’re seeing a lot less desire for open shelving—a very big trend for a long time—and glass front doors. We’re seeing customers who want to close things up and organize them well.”

Additionally, if you want to keep clutter at bay, invest in some furniture with hidden compartments to help you store your belongings without taking up any additional space in a room.

 

Minimalism

Minimalism has been a thing for some time and is here to stay. This interior design creates a simple and clean space that usually uses a monochromatic color scheme.

Kristin Hohenadel, Interior Design Expert, says that “minimalist design is about prioritizing the essentials. A minimalist building, object, or interior design is stripped to its core function, realized using limited materials, neutral colors, simple forms, and avoiding excess ornamentation to achieve a pure form of elegance.

Additionally, while the final expression of a minimalist design might appear effortlessly simple, as spare as a poem, and as clear as a bell, achieving this kind of powerful simplicity is anything but easy.”

In line with this, the overall takeaway from what design experts anticipate will emerge in 2023 is a functional, inviting, natural, and comfortable space.

If you are looking for ideas for a new kitchen, bedroom, living room, or other home space to remodel, this will hopefully help.

Finally, we wish you a happy new year! May it be filled with new adventures and good fortunes. We look forward to helping you with all your real estate needs in 2023. Give us a call!

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