Happy New Year and welcome back to Part Two in our design series, where we asked five additional talented design firms to forecast where they think the interior design winds will be blowing in 2024. Hint—gray is still a thumbs down.
Photograph courtesy of Kravet
MODULAR FURNITURE
“I’m seeing a lot of modular furniture, which is good because the components are easy to order, and the groupings can be placed in various configurations making them practical for any room. Further, adding in functional wood pieces like these tables are a good choice—light wood is here to stay.” – Heather Duggan, Heather Duggan Interiors
Resources at MDC: Furniture, Kravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils
WOVEN MATERIALS
“Woven materials and texture are really coming into play. You will see an abundance of mixed textures not only in light fixtures, but in furnishings as well. – Heather Duggan, Heather Duggan Interiors
Resources at MDC: Visual Comfort Chandelier, City Lights Detroit
STONE
“Backlit stone, such as this sconce, gives off a beautiful glow and has been seen in many variations of new introductions to the home interiors market.” – Heather Duggan, Heather Duggan Interiors
Resources at MDC: Visual Comfort Wall-Mount Light, City Lights Detroit
CREAMY WHITE PAINTS
“I think creamy white paint is going to take over crisp white. Nearly any shade of white can be timeless, so be sure to select the white that your heart desires, but I see creamier tones being prominent in 2024.” – Heather Duggan, Heather Duggan Interiors
Resources at MDC: Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams Paint, Resource Center
Heather says these are on their way OUT:
- HEAVY VALANCES AND DRAPERY PANELS – Instead, opt for lightweight window treatments or roller shades that will still offer privacy, but without the bulk.
- GRAY – Gray has been on its way out for a while now, and I would say that it’s officially starting to look dated. If you’re still into gray, opt for a warmer tone.
- WELTLESS DECORATIVE PILLOWS – Decorative tassel fringe is a great alternative for decorative pillows to enhance your space.
Left: photograph by Jeff Garland. Right: photograph by Justin Maconochie.
Photograph by Kristopher Ilich
TIDY ORGANIZATION
“Being ultra-organized and using closed storage has never been easier with these solutions.” – Jill Schumacher, Rariden Schumacher Mio & Co.
Resources at MDC: Tile, Ann Sacks; Lighting, City Lights; Rug, The Ghiordes Knot
Left: photograph by James Yokum. Right: photograph by Jeff Garland
Photographs by Justin Maconochie
BE BOLD
“We love bold features in small spaces.” – Michelle Mio, Rariden Schumacher Mio & Co.
Michelle and Jill say these are on their way OUT:
- Being surrounded by clutter.
- Not taking risks. Have some fun already!
Photograph by Brett Mountain
Photographs by Brett Mountain
COLOR
“Whether it be a space drenched in color, or a bold pop from an accent piece, individual expression through color will be popular and we’re here for it!” – Rachel Nelson, Concetti
Resources at MDC: (Living Room) Sofas, CAI Designs; Pillows, Schumacher
CURVES
“Curved detailing in furniture pieces has been around for a little while, but we look forward to seeing it applied in more creative and playful ways—like trim, lighting, and maybe even tile.” – Taylor Morgan, Concetti
Resources at MDC: Accent Pillow Fabric, Tennant & Associates; Sofa, CAI Designs; Sofa Fabric, Decoroom; Accent Pillow Fabric, Rozmallin
Photograph by Kris Illitch
Rachel and Taylor say these are on their way OUT:
- HYPER MINIMALISM – Hyper minimalistic interiors like Kim Kardashian’s infamous beige redesign of her California estate, seemed to be a response to the chaos of life the last couple years. At Concetti, our motto is: We create space that becomes YOU. So, we encourage people to dive deep into their authentic self and use their space as an opportunity for self-expression. People are complex, so it’s hard to imagine a client who feels as though a vast blank space is a true representation of who they are.
- COOL GRAYS – We’ve seen the insane popularity of grays dissipating for the last 2-3 years, but we’re done with cool gray completely in order to make way for warmer palettes in line with the natural influences we’re anticipating in the next few years.
Photography by Joseph Tiano
DARK & MOODY
“Saturated wall color and coverings in black, deep brown, and dark evergreen—as well as cabinetry and millwork accents—are all excellent choices to create a moody atmosphere. Deep tones can create depth, and architectural details that may have been lost in a lighter tone.” – Margaret Skinner, Margeaux Interiors
Resources at MDC: Wallcovering and Wall Fabric, Tennant & Associates; Pillows, Kravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils; Bench Fabric, Pindler
CURVED SHAPES
“Curved, rounded, and organic shapes in furniture and furnishings will add softness to the straight, boxier lines that have been popular.” – Margaret Skinner, Margeaux Interiors
Resources at MDC: Kravet Swivel Chair, Kravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils
Margaret says these are on their way OUT:
- GRAY
- SUBWAY TILE
- WHITE KITCHENS
However, if all of the above are done properly and in moderation, they can be classic. It really isn’t that black and white—although, black and white is a current trend. *wink*
Photograph by Beth Singer
RESONATING COLORS
“Color and layers that resonate with you, brightens your spirit, and has personality.” – Colleen Farrell, Colleen Farrell Designs
Resources at MDC: Chair, CAI Designs; Chair Fabric, Kravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils; Window Treatment Fabric, Schumacher
Photograph by Beth Singer
CLASSIC CHECKERBOARD FLOORS
“A black and cream checkered floor never goes out of style. Every once in a while, we’re lured into a new trend that grows tired, and then we return to the classics.” – Colleen Farrell, Colleen Farrell Designs
Resources at MDC: Tile, Ann Sacks
Colleen says this is on its way OUT:
- GRAY WALLS – All-gray walls along with drab and lifeless interiors that lack contrast and imagination.
Photograph by Beth Singer
WARM COLORS
“Warmth is the keyword for 2024. Earthy color palettes, natural stone surfaces, and classic shades of wood.” – Linda Shears, Linda Shears Design
Linda says this is on its way OUT:
- GRAY – Although cool grays have been on their way out for a couple of years now, the warmer greige tones that replaced them are holding, but I’m starting to see their exit.