Becca is wearing a Berry coloured outfit and arranging some flowers in a vase on top of a Blush Shorty. The whole room is styled in Blush tones.

Trending: our 2024 design predictions

December 13, 2023

When the first of January rolls around, it's easy to get swept away with the urge to start fresh with, well, everything! Home interiors are no exception, with the new year ushering in the urge to declutter and redecorate.

Before you restyle your entire home, we partnered up with our friends at Rose & Grey to chat about all things design forecasting. The good news is that in 2024, we're set to see a move towards a more eclectic take on styling. It's a more personal approach, with pieces being chosen because they mean something to you, not just because they're trending. It's more sustainable, too, since carefully chosen special pieces won't go out of style just because fashion changes! We're all for this more mindful attitude.

That said, it's still fun to get out the crystal ball and see what's going to take the design world by storm. Let's take a look at the trends we expect to see more of in 2024.

A Midi in Navy is styled against a Navy wall, while a Blush Twinny sits against a Blush wall. Both are styled with matching colourful decor pieces.

The Midi in Navy + The Twinny in Blush by Mustard Made

color drenching

As certified color lovers, you know we're all about this one! The term color drenching refers to coating a room in one color – we're talking walls, ceiling, furnishings, everything! It can work really well to inject a dose of color while keeping the space sleek and streamlined since there aren't too many competing elements.

If you're nervous about color drenching, we recommend starting with a more muted color (check out Rose & Grey's color predictions for 2024 while you're at it!). One of our favorite tricks is to match the walls to your locker by taking a color swatch or keyring to the paint shop and asking them to mix up a perfect match.

Half the image shows an Ocean Midi in a white room with ceramic vases and plants on top. The other half shows a tablescape with white scalloped-edge crockery on a Blush tablecloth.

The Midi in Ocean by Mustard Made | Scalloped Edge Collection by Rose & Grey

organic shapes

No doubt you've noticed organic forms are everywhere! From ceramics to linens, 2024 looks set to feature more wonderfully wiggly shapes. Bring this trend into your home with small accent pieces, like a hand-hewn vase or decorative bowl. Organic, perfectly imperfect lines add personality and interest with their unique shapes.

A collage of retro styling including a leather armchair, wavy-patterned wallpaper and The Midi in Sage.

Havana Brown Leather Chair by Rose & Grey | The Midi in Sage by Mustard Made | Wallpaper by Lust Home

retro revival

We may be looking forward to next year's trends, but we predict we'll be getting a little nostalgic in 2024! With the retro revival in full swing, expect to see a resurgence of mid-century and beyond styling. Bold wallpaper in statement patterns is here to stay, and so too are textures like velvet, boucle and corduroy. Even tiles are getting a vintage makeover, with retro patterns coming back in a big way.

The Sage Midi sits in an entryway featuring a matching green tiled floor. The other half of the image shows a doorway leading to a black and white tiled floor.

The Midi in Sage by Mustard Made | Cushion by Rose & Grey (image credit: @beetrootandblack)

statement floors

Speaking of floors, 2024 is set to be their moment to shine. With color and pattern reigning supreme, we'll be seeing more feature floors, whether it be a statement tile in the entryway, a bold feature in the kitchen or a pattern clash in the bathroom. From polished concrete to terrazzo and even a vinyl comeback, it looks like we'll all be looking down a little more often!

A collage of interiors showing an arched doorway, arched mirror, curved armchair and a rounded side table.

The Skinny in Slate by Mustard Made | Kew Armchair by Rose & Grey

curves continue

The arch is the shape of the moment, popping up in doorways, windows, mirrors and niches everywhere. But that's not the only place we'll be seeing curves in 2024. Soft furnishings are set to take on a rounded, softer look, offsetting the bold lines and angles of the retro aesthetic beautifully. Even walls are getting the curve treatment, with feature walls and ceilings carved into more organic shapes to create a warm, cozy, and elevated sensation.

Oh, and one more trend that's not going anywhere? Lockers!