Eliza Siegel

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When Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon in 1969, Space Age design had already taken hold. As the space race between the United States and the former Soviet Union intensified in the late 1950s, futuristic aesthetics spread not only to science fiction films but also to interiors. Furniture design used new materials, bold colors and innovative shapes inspired by rocket ships and UFOs.

Cultural events and values ​​have influenced design movements throughout history, from the optimistic and prosperous 1920s and the adoption of Art Deco style to the stripped-down, somewhat bland minimalism of the 1990s, which marked the backlash against the exuberant, baroque excesses of the 1980s.

What’s hot in interior design depends entirely on current events, nostalgia, economic trends, and available resources. To find out what’s trending this year, Lazzoni Modern Furniture delved into industry research and social media trends to highlight five of the biggest interior design trends of 2024.

These trends are united by a sense of coziness that stems from both the COVID-19 pandemic, when our home environments became more important than ever, and the turbulent political landscape of an election year. With uncertainty about the future, it’s natural that people want to create cozy, playful living spaces.

Warm tones

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Ultra-modern cool tones are on trend, with yellow, pink, orange and dark brown tones trending in 2024.

Pantone has chosen the soft Peach Fuzz as its color of the year, and trend forecasting company WGSN has chosen the slightly richer Apricot Crush. Interior designers are turning to colors that create a restful mood. Whether as a wall color that enhances the warmth of a sun-drenched room, or as a splash of color with pillows or other home accessories, warm tones can add energy to many rooms.

If you’re more of a neutral palette, fashion and interior design trendsetters are leaning toward “latte dressing,” a colloquial phrase popular on social media that describes layers of warm brown tones in an outfit or interior that exudes coziness.

Quiet luxury

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This trend is characterized by sophisticated, classic silhouettes, fine fabrics, and comfortable, durable pieces that won’t fall apart within a year or two. In other words, flashy accents and quick furnishings are out. Quiet luxury favors timelessness over trend-consciousness and quality over impulse buying of a cheap version of the next hot trend, making it an ecological and economical choice.

While jumping on the quiet luxury trend can cost a pretty penny, you don’t necessarily have to spend a fortune. By searching for well-preserved secondhand pieces at thrift or antique stores, browsing estate sales, or scouring Facebook Marketplace, you can find used treasures for a fraction of the retail price.

Romantic flourishes

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Bows, floral patterns and other romantic details will continue to play a major role in clothing and interior design in 2024. Botanical elements in fabric patterns, wallpaper and carpets are currently on trend, as are vintage lighting and beautifully presented collections of tableware and other showpieces.

Alongside this trend is a continuation of the maximalist aesthetic. Admire gallery walls filled with framed art, niche collections of trinkets, and unique and personal items that make your space feel like your own. In other words, interior design this year is moving away from sterile, ultra-modern finishes and toward a cozier and more eclectic aesthetic.

Texture on texture

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When adding texture to your space, it’s easy to think small—perhaps a pillow in a funky fabric or a rug will liven up the room. But this year, interior designers are turning to elements with multiple textures on a larger scale.

Think of textured wallpaper or interesting finishes such as Venetian plaster, stucco or colour washes; combine different types of fabrics such as velvet and linen; and play with different layers of texture throughout the room so that the carpet, furniture and curtains become part of a coherent space.

If renovating an entire room isn’t an option, there are plenty of ways to DIY elements of your space or introduce more texture. Start by painting or wallpapering just one accent wall, or finding a blanket, pair of pillows, or dishware that enhances the texture of your existing furniture.

Bringing the outside in

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This trend brings elements of nature – wood, stone, plants, natural light – into the home. Think about incorporating more organic surfaces and shapes into your space, rather than hard, straight lines. You can also incorporate plants into your interior more dramatically, in the form of a living green wall or large houseplants. Using earthy colors like green and terracotta, or even rich jewel tones from nature, can also help your space feel in tune with nature.

Editing by Mia Nakaji Monnier. Additional editing by Kelly Glass and Alizah Salario. Proofreading by Paris Close.

This story originally appeared on Lazzoni and was produced and distributed in association with Stacker Studio.