1. PRIMARY COLORS
Brace yourself, one of the hottest new trends for spring is the introduction of primary colors, like bold blues, reds and yellows, into neutral residences, offering a unique and unexpected shift away from pastels and muted hue.
2. HIGH-SHINE GLOSS
Flat matt finishes are old news, say hello to high gloss – the shinier the better! Glossy finishes offer a touch of modernism and luxury to any room and is forecast to grow in popularity as we move through 2024. We’re talking lacquered furniture, gloss-painted walls, and polished stones. Glossy surfaces reflect light, making objects appear more prominent and more interesting to look at. Not limited to a specific color, high-shine gloss has a place in every home.
3. CONTRAST COVING
You’ve done color-drenching, where all the millwork, walls, and coving are coated in the same color, now it’s time for a return to definition. But make it colorful. Contrasting coving and other architectural woodwork is coming back this spring and we’re celebrating.
4. GLOBAL LUXE
Just as ethnic influences stole the spring catwalk shows this year, so ethnic textiles are stealing into interiors, but in a stealth-luxe way. Think less Moroccan flea markets, more Park Lane Hotel.
5. ACCESSORIES GET KOOKY
If you’re not ready for a full-on spring reno, get on board the trend for kooky home accessories, the weirder the better! Just one or two completely bonkers items will be enough to elevate your room, and you’ll have a great time seeking them out. Ceramicware, cushions, mirrors, side tables and artwork, as long as it’s off-beat and out-there, you’re bang on trend.
6. CHECKS AND STRIPES
Why limit yourself to one directional pattern when you can have two? This is the thinking behind this season’s hottest pattern pairing and it’s giving us all the beachy feels. Don’t even think about embracing checks and stripes in small doses, the experts are using this cool combo as the start and finish point of their designs.
7. BOLD COLOR COMBOS
Unconventional color combinations are heralding characterful interiors for spring. Are you ready to mix it up? ‘For 2024, I think unusual color combinations will become more commonplace as people strive to create unique homes,’ says interior designer, Matthew Williamson. ‘Color-filled walls can be the single most effective and affordable way to transform and elevate a space.’
8. FLOWER POWER
Forget ditsy prints, florals are super-charged for spring. Still very pretty, but BIG. Before you hit the shops, note that this flowers-on-steroids trend is actually quite specific. ‘Florals often enjoy a renaissance as spring hits, but this season we are seeing a modern take on classic blooms,’ explains Sophie Chapman, of The Vawdrey House.
9. BIG FRILLS
Frills and ruffles are the fabulously flouncy interiors trend that may never die, not if we have a choice anyway! This season frills are being wheeled out once again, but, taking lead from the fashion scene, this time the look focuses on deep, flowing frills rather than quaint cottage-style frilly trim.