Our homes are a unique combination of items that are – to each of us – practical, beautiful and sentimental. These all blend together to create character in a place that can be fun and functional, serene and social. When it comes to interior design trends for 2024, we urge you to cherry-pick those that suit you best because the sustainability of items matters more than ever. This trend arches over all others, with increasing urgency, and brands are responding, creating thoughtful collections that we hope will stand the test of time.

Bathrooms: Stone sinks & eco materials

Chalet Blackcomb by Dalrymple Studio. Image: Kensington Laverne

Roca

Design doyenne Kelly Hoppen, who has released a chic new 23-piece House of Hoppen collection in collaboration with design house Andrew Martin, cites the “massive comeback” of tiling as a current trend. “A mix of matte ceramics on floors with marble or ceramic woods create impact. Neutral colours mixed with black, rose and muted celadon green” are colours we’re loving.

Victoria + Albert Baths. Image: Hotel Le Belle Chasse

Albion Bath Co.

Stone sinks are used at Dalrymple Studio to inject personality and character, says its creative director Amy Dalrymple. “They are eco-friendly and more durable than some of their ceramic counterparts.” Roca has introduced solutions to help conserve water and its Tura suite uses FSC-certified wood, 100 per cent natural ceramic, recycled cork and recycled outdoor fabric. Also on trend at Roca are curves (a trend that continues year on year) in the form of countertop basins and pops of colour. Coloured sanitaryware has also made a firm comeback, says Phil Etherden of The Albion Bath Co, and is great for injecting personality into what can often be a clinical space. “We are seeing a huge increase in interest for coloured baths and bathroom furniture from our customers.”

Kitchens: Glass-fronted fridges & green hues

Sub-Zero & Wolf

Willis & Stone

Fridges with glass doors, according to Sub-Zero & Wolf’s MD Ricky Davies, have become the latest statement appliance in Britain's most luxurious homes thanks, in part, to Kris Jenner's 'greens' fridge which went viral last year. “Move over perfectly ordered pantries," Davies declares. "It’s all about the fridge #shelfie right now!” Molly Chandler from Willis & Stone suggests this ‘on display’ ethos extends to storage kitchen-wide. “Integrated exposed shelving is ideal for creating interest and texture.”

Kitchen by Elicyon interior design

Sub-Zero & Wolf

The Sub-Zero & Wolf team has also noticed a significant shift in preference from traditional Agas in country settings to energy-efficient, performance-driven appliances. Searches for green kitchen paint are up 55 per cent on Pinterest; Chandler confirms that “the colours and textures of nature are likely to play a big role in kitchen designs for 2024… Soothing shades of pastel green have warm and inviting undertones, creating a calming atmosphere in a busy room.”

Charu Gandhi of Elicyon design also notes a renaissance of ironmongery: "Featuring unconventional shapes and personalised designs infused with specialist details, ironmongery and bespoke fixings can completely change the look and feel of a home. Through customisation, homeowners are stamping their personality onto their interiors."

Colour: Peach Fuzz vs Sweet Embrace

The industry waits with bated breath for Pantone and Dulux to reveal their colour of the year, based on global colour influences and trends, and for 2024 they are… Peach Fuzz and Sweet Embrace. The former is a “comforting hue softly nestled between pink and orange that was chosen to express a yearning for community and cosiness during uncertain times”; the latter “a delicate, welcoming pale pink that evokes feelings of tenderness, comfort and assurance at a time when stability is hard to come by”. We’re more on board with the pretty pale pink, easily accessible across every interiors category, but you won’t be short of fuzzy peach options if that does float your boat.

Dulux Colour of the Year 2024

Farrow & Ball

In other colour news, we’re likely to see more autumnal shades. Sims Hilditch's Gemma Holsgrove singles out purple, deep burgundy and plum: “We have used these in recent projects to create rich living spaces, elegant dining areas and playful games rooms.” At Cameron Design House, clients are becoming more explorative and playful, says founder Ian Cameron; blues, pinks and oranges are proving to be extremely popular accent colours.

Farrow & Ball’s Joa Studholme deserves the last word as, firstly, she is an absolute authority (job title: Colour Curator) and, secondly, we know many will flock to snap up pots of F&B's India Yellow in full gloss and the memorably named ultra-matt Dead Flat: "Decorating over the next year is going to be all about balance... creating personal interiors has never been more important."

Living spaces: Curves & conversation pits

According to Alicia Meireles at Own London, conversation pits are what people are asking for. “Many of our clients are interested in playing with architectural levels to create intimate zones which can be used for conversation spaces with friends.” At RH, they agree. Gone are the days of subtle seating arrangements. 2024 heralds the era of ‘statement seating’, where bold, eye-catching furniture takes centre stage. “From warm colours to unique shapes, expect seating options that demand attention and redefine the focal points of interior spaces.”

Lounge by Elicyon interior design

Conversation pit by Own London

Flooring: Go big, bold & planet-friendly

When it comes to floor decor, we're choosing maximalist designs, striking motifs and bright colours; see Ruggable's latest collection with Jonathan Adler (art deco graphics, featuring eye-catching starbursts, remixed geometrics and bold statement motifs) and the Ruggable x Iris Apfel capsule collection (“unapologetically bold”).

Quorn Stone

Tiles by Ca'Pietra

Iris Apfel X Ruggable

For the permanent flooring underneath, turn to the likes of Quorn Stone; you’ll need something you’ll love for a long time and these experts in natural stone and porcelain tiles have launched some great sustainable products. The glossy Jelly tiles in fun shades are made with 60 per cent recycled materials while its porcelain tile ranges, like Dorchester and Montpellier, are categorised as low emission and don't emit VOCs. They are also made from a minimum of 40 per cent recycled materials and more than 90 pe cent of the tile production waste is recycled internally.

Lighting: Sculptural & biophilic designs

Fameed Khalique Starburst lighting design

Gong lighting

“Pushing the boundaries of design is crucial for 2024,” says lighting guru Ian Cameron. He has noticed a collective desire for statement pieces that are other-worldly, eye-catching and one-of-a kind. “Organic shapes continue to thrive, whether it be illuminated circular glass balls, pill-shaped pendants, domed-steel tubed table bases or fluid-form chandeliers.”

Kelly Hoppen has seen more Murano-type glass and Italian designs, while Jo Plimsy of Gong Lighting notes that nature-inspired fixtures are taking centre stage. These often utilise warm lighting, “enhancing the cosy ambiance of a space and providing a positive impact on our mood. Light fixtures inspired by the natural world infuse indoor spaces with organic beauty, creating a tranquil and serene ambiance. Drawing on biophilic design principles, these fixtures foster a connection with nature, contributing to overall wellbeing. Their versatility also means that they integrate seamlessly with many interior styles.”

Gong lighting

Gong lighting

For 2024, fixtures with a sculptural, ethereal feel are predicted to be on everyone’s must-have list. “I've always loved the use of interesting, different forms in lighting design,” says Plimsy. “Often unexpected in light fixtures, using such sculptural forms can create a dreamy, romantic feel in a room.”

Bedrooms: Luxe comfort & 'hotel at home'

Kelly Hoppen knows what works in bedrooms, and she’s designed enough of them to be absolutely certain. “Bedrooms are all about relaxation. Neutral hues with pops of colour, layering for texture, and having faux leather and suede headboards are frequently used as they’re practical. Low-level lighting is key but I have seen that chandeliers have made a comeback to add a touch of luxury to the bedroom space.” This may link to a trend Fameed Khalique has noticed: “Clients used to come to us asking to replicate their favourite hotels, but this has now evolved to requests to recreate luxury retail spaces. Recently we've been asked to source the materials and textures used in the new Tiffany store in New York as well as the walls from a specific Dior store.”

House of Hoppen by Kelly Hoppen and Andrew Martin

Farrow & Ball

At luxury home furnishings brand RH, clients are embracing the return of comfort and tranquillity: soft curves are set to dominate interior spaces in 2024, and these are ideal for bedrooms. “From furniture to architectural elements, expect to see a harmonious blend of gentle lines and inviting contours that create a soothing, welcoming atmosphere.”

If you fancy adding colour in a unique way, says Farrow & Ball’s Joa Studholme, wallpaper is one of the “most transformative elements in our arsenal. For a special touch of originality, try two colourways of the same pattern in the same space. Taking wallpaper up and over the ceiling also makes a room feel taller, for a statement that’s practical and packs a punch.”

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