Elevating the space: interior design trends to watch in 2024
2024 is in full swing, and many property owners are looking to transform their spaces. In fact, in one survey by a bank, 63% of retailers believe that purchases of home furnishings will continue to increase or stay consistent throughout the year.
This positive trend is echoed in a different report. Colliers, an investment management company, states that more than half of home furnishing and housewares retailers are seeking to expand their space within the next five years. Noticing this trend, some companies are already implementing plans to target new segments.
IKEA, for instance, has set up “Planning Studios.” These small-format retail spaces are different from the company’s traditional large warehouses and primarily cater to urban dwellers. IKEA has set up locations in different cities, including Toronto, Paris, New York City, and Moscow.
Besides expansion, there is also a demand for sustainability. Americans throw 12 million tons of furniture annually. Only a small portion of these end up being recycled. The rest stay in landfills. As such, many buyers are willing to pay more for earth-friendly furniture.
Growth with sustainability is not just an example of two things that seem to clash with each other. Three interior design styles that have the potential to grow in 2024. Each may feel inherently contradictory, but the vibes share a common thread.
It elevates spaces.
Tropical Retreat
Some people just want an escape. And for certain folks, that is in the form of a tropical retreat. One of the interior design trends that Pinterest identifies as a growing theme involves a range of factors. Escapist aesthetic. Tropical chic decor.
Unlike the traditional tropical style, with its beige tones and calm vibes, the 2024 version makes use of lush tropical greenery paired with modern furnishings. Think banana leaf plants and palm trees with cream-colored planters.
People want to bring the beach feel to their properties. One of the hallmarks of this specific atmosphere is the use of a neutral base in the interior space to bring about a breezy feel. Through furniture like cream-colored cement planters that do not bring attention to itself, property owners can highlight the pop of color that florals bring.
Interior designers also recommend that people plant flowers such as orchids, birds of paradise, and hibiscus in indoor planters to emphasize the authentic island charm.
However, some property owners, especially those living in colder regions, are understandably concerned that some tropical-looking plants might not work in their locations. But there are some that do.
For example, the hardy hibiscus. Its streaked petals and eye patterns are a delight to property owners. Besides its alluring shades of white, yellow, red, and pink, those looking to bring the tropical vibe into their homes will appreciate the plant’s resilience against cold weather. In fact, the hardy hibiscus is resilient against winter temperatures dropping to -20°F.
Another plant that is stylish indoors is the bromeliad. Its strappy, pattern leaves contrast nicely with its colorful blooms. Not all types of bromeliads can survive winter temperatures. But some do. The billbergia is known to handle frost.
The mandevilla is one more example of a tropical-looking plant with hardy features. Its vines climb on bamboo poles, fences, and trellises. Its flowers are trumpet-shaped and reward property owners with red, coral, pink, and white blooms.
Related: Planters That Fit Your Island Vibe
Quiet Sophistication
For others, timelessness in their interior space is a more worthy goal. The series Succession and The White Lotus introduced many property owners to the idea of quiet luxury. Although the concept is applied in fashion, it is also applicable in interior design.
There are multiple themes that make up quiet luxury. Muted colors. Natural materials, like stone. A vibe that evokes a peaceful retreat.
Less is more. A space designed for quiet luxury is clutter-free. It contains furniture with minimal lines and marble-like textures, without feeling ostentatious. An example would be a marble-looking vase; interior design through such objects radiates an understated elegance.
Vases can also act as the foundation for florals that look sophisticated. For example, a massive arrangement of lilac branches looks classic on a ceramic table.
There are other flowers that, when put together, can help property owners achieve a quiet luxury look. A combination of English roses, damask roses, and spray roses, for instance.
Also, floral arrangements don’t have to work alone. One can pair these with accent pillows and seasonal candles to create a cohesive experience.
In some cases, though, a single floral piece works best. A lone stem with a coral pink orchid is one such demonstration of timelessness without being gaudy.
Related: Vases That Exude Reserved Luxury
Western Gothic
Some property owners do not want to bring the beach to their homes or achieve understated elegance. They want weathered accents and moody ambiences, the hallmarks of Western Gothic.
This interior style trend seems difficult to pin down. Open desert landscapes mixed with ornate furniture do not look to mix well together.
But some property owners are daring. They incorporate ranch-inspired decor with deep, dark colors. This aesthetic is suited to different conversational spaces, including hallways, bourbon rooms, offices, and libraries.
Dramatic yet cozy, Western Gothic makes use of furniture pieces that deliver a bold statement to any space. Large, dark gray planters, for example, allow property owners to create a reserved atmosphere in their homes.
This furniture, though, is not complete without plants. The greenery must remind visitors of windswept landscapes and desolate plains—in short, the Wild West. There are numerous options one can choose from to acquire that Americana vibe.
For instance, the claret cup cactus. Also known as the mojave mound, this plant produces eye-catching red-orange flowers on top of its stem. The snake plant is another example of greenery that looks right at home in a Western Gothic-inspired place. Its well-known sword-like and stiff leaves with green bands that run on its edges are a no-brainer choice for those looking for low-maintenance greenery.
Related: Planters That Make A Statement
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