It is said that home is where the heart is. After a hot, long, tiring day when we return home we want our homes to make us feel calm, refreshed and upbeat.
We want our homes to be the perfect representation of the world as we would like to see it – beautiful and perfect. We want our homes to have a taste of the kind of people that we are – homes as a reflection of who we are or want to be.
Hence we are constantly looking to add new touches to our home and design them in ways that would improve their look as well as feel. We want our homes to be the quintessential oyster where we can thrive and flourish.
Decorating our homes is a part of evolving and growing up to reach the lifestyle level that we aspire to get to. And inspirations can be all around us. We just need to have an open mind and an eye for a things that we can incorporate into our space to enhance it.
Every new year brings with it new ideas as an inspiration for home decor and gives us an opportunity to refresh our homes depending on what matches with our own mindset & lifestyle.
Let us look at what are the home decor trends reigning in 2024 and how we can incorporate them into our homes
Monotones
There is a certain structure in going monotone. One, you get to dwell in the color of your choice. Secondly it becomes easier to decorate the space with varying elements as you have a color in place.
One needs to be choosy in selecting the right accent colors for other elements of the room to complement the main color scheme.
The underlying idea here is to be individualistic and therefore this approach works particularly well for bedrooms eg. the all time favorite pink for girl’s bedrooms.
Fashion Inspired Looks
Interior decor has always followed and taken close inspiration from fashion and 2024 is no different.
Red is a dominant fashion color in the 2024 fashion runways and is expected to make it’s place this year in home decor too.
So are warm colors like brown, which have always been seen as favored neutrals in the home decor space and are touted to be particularly popular in 2024 home decor due to their popularity this year in the fashion space.
Multiple Textures
Multiple textures is the way of breaking monotony in any space.
Instead of using the same materials, let this home decor trend of 2024 let you mix materials like painted walls, wooden floorings and velvet throwaways to lend a versatile feel to your room.
The result is an innovative look of the plus points of multiple materials used in decor instead of only the look-feel of a singular material.
Local Inspiration
Being a global citizen and having articles from all over the world in your space is great, but it is time we step back and embrace the local.
Every culture has resident inspiration for home decor no matter where you are from and drawing inspiration from it is bog this year.
Yes, there is a middle ground that can exist between global and local experiences, to bring a mix of these into your space.
So flock to your local markets and grab items that may speak to your taste to incorporate these effortlessly into your home decor plan.
Vintage Lights
Vintage Lights never fail to be statement decor.
They do the job while providing the much needed element of style &n class to the room.
From floor lamps to ceiling lights, don’t forget to visit vintage light shops in your market this year to makes one of these yours this year.
Stripes
Another one straight from the fashion canvas is stripes.
Stripes are big this year and a perfect touch to add a contemporary feel to your space.
They can be used in all spaces – from living rooms and bedrooms to your bathrooms – where they can be particularly unique and liven up the space.
Wooden Walls
Originally popular only in some cold places, wooden walls have now become mainstream and something which can be used in any place.
Wooden walls are a unique concept and lend that much needed stand out look to your apartment.
What’s more, is that unlike paint they can be cleaned easily and thereby continue to look as good as new for a longer.
If u’ve been wanting to re-do your walls for a long time, now is the time to replace your rooms with wooden walls and be right on trend.
Glass Bricks
Glass as a material never fails to add beauty to a space. With it’s delicacy, brightness and ethereal feel, it is an instant ingredient to transform a room.
Once more popular for bathrooms, glass bricks have this year ventured into other rooms in walls, floorings etc.
Glass bricks are an inclusion many interior designers are this year going to have for their clients and you can ride on this trend if the material has been your favorite all along.
Silver Accents
I don’t know about you, but silver is my favorite accent color.
A perfect mix of traditional and modern, it instantly lends a classy and statement feel when used in any kind of design or creative project.
Silver accents are going to be big this year, so go out and grab your favorite silver pieces from the market and accessorize your space generously with them.
Using Marble
Like silver, marble too offers sophistication almost instantly and makes a room look more plush than if u’d done it up with an alternative.
Marble flooring is the easiest option used for years by those who seek an upmarket feel, but you can also use it in alternate ways like bathroom shelves or furniture like marble tables.
Accessorising with marble is an alternate way if you want to use it sparingly and it will sure not fail you. You can add small touches of marble to you room by having marble sculptures and marble boxes placed on your cabinet or dressing table to lend a beautiful and on trend look to your space instantly.
Good Fellow - Yellow
Yellow has a mix of something for everyone. Gives warmth, brings light, makes things bright.
The easiest way to incorporate this is using it in your upholstery like sofas and curtains.
You can add partner colors to it like blue or beige which go well with the color and give you a very instagrammable space.
Collectibles
If you’re fond of collecting items, this trend is made just for you.
Having a mix of collectibles as part of your decor can really add art to your place and make it look unique, unlike any other.
This is more pronounced if you are a traveler and love collecting souvenirs from your trip for memories of the place.
Collectibles instantly lend both color and drama to your place and hence is something you should take into consideration if it’s part of who you are.
Understated Opulence
Luxury does’nt always have to be in your face and make itself overtly felt.
In the space of home décor, one can surely incorporate luxury elements into one’s home without going overboard with an opulent feel.
Classic pieces that speak timelessness can be chosen to give cues of your taste and style.
Eg. Wooden furniture never goes out of fashion and seldom fails to impress, due to it’s inherent character and presence.
The idea is to merely lend a flavor of luxury, without being flashy.