Every year, the 1stDibs platform conducts its own research and talks about important trends that are gaining and losing popularity. This year, 624 designers from around the world took part in the survey, sharing their vision of the current trends in 2024
Textured wall coverings
Matte textured coatings are the main trend in decoration in 2024, replacing white walls and glossy coatings. The more complex, the better, say designers – experiments with materials and application techniques, handmade work, and details brought to perfection with a brush will highlight the character of the interior and make it memorable.
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Brown is the new gray
Neutral gray is being replaced by caramel, amber, and chestnut tones. Warm, earthy colors bring back the aesthetics of the 1970s and an enveloping feeling of calm and unity with nature. The brown in the palette is complemented by shades of coral, creamy yellow, and persimmon, which are also worth paying attention to.
Bouclé in bright shades
Bouclé fabrics became a global decor trend even before the pandemic and are not going away yet. It seems like we’ve seen it in dozens of different variations, but the 2024/2025 season offers more radical solutions: bright, rich shades instead of the usual creams and beiges, as well as upholstery in larger, more textured yarns. Bouclé is definitely a classic and goes very well with the other big trend for 2023, “quiet luxury.”
Curves and smooth lines
Rounded, smooth lines remain the focus of designers’ attention, while interest in strict geometry and sharp corners has fallen by 18% compared to last year. Conclusion: in the 2024 season we will see even more furniture with organic forms, upholstered in tactile soft fabrics – everything that returns us a sense of comfort and calm in a changing world.
Handmade
The trend for crafts and handicrafts continues to be relevant. The exceptional skills of the craftsmen in working with glass, metal, wood, and stone, research into traditional techniques, and local practices, which are carefully passed on from generation to generation, come to the fore. The touch of human hands endows each object with unique properties, works on the verge of artisanal craftsmanship and artistic creativity demonstrate amazing skills in working with materials, and the uniqueness of handicraft works teaches us to appreciate beauty in imperfection and non-ideality.
Alternative materials
Sustainability has moved from being just a fashion trend to becoming a broad core focus for the design industry as it strives to find ways to reduce its environmental impact. Recycled materials continue to capture the attention of designers and brands and become the subject of research and experimentation. A direct confirmation of this is the collection of furniture made from packaging cardboard, invented by Max Lamb.
Adaptive lighting
The invention of technologies that make it possible to control lighting has opened up new possibilities in interior design. The development of complex and multi-level lighting scenarios is among the top trends of 2024. Moreover, smart home technologies allow you to adjust the temperature and brightness of lamps directly in the application.
+ Trends that are no longer relevant
In 2024, you shouldn’t rely on bright, open colors—red, neon yellow, and bright orange are losing popularity, according to the survey.
Pop culture is also outside the mainstream: disco balls, bright decor, and neon signs will likely be much less common in projects this year.
Rustic interiors and cottagecore are coming off the list of trends. The same applies to the passion for the classics – in 2024, imitation of historical styles does not seem relevant to the study participants.
While NFT remains a hot topic, it is far from practical application in design. 67% of study participants do not plan to use NFTs or digital art in 2024, and expectations for the popularity of NFTs dropped from 19% to 9%.
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