1. A LIVING ROOM THAT EPITOMIZES EXPRESSIVE ELEGANCE
Minimalism debuted the term 'expressive elegance' late last year – the refined, considered and individualistic approach to interior design that we think will define how people decorate over the next few years. And this luxurious apartment in Rose Hill Building, Manhattan is a perfect example of the term: poised, graceful, not try-hard, with a dose of glamor through plush velvet and reflective metal and a nod to individuality with well-chosen art.
2. A SPACE THAT MOVES FORWARD THE TREND FOR ORGANIC SHAPES
The curves of the plastered fireplace in this living room in LA's Venice Beach – part of a project designed by Tamarra Younis of Union of Art Interiors – takes the trend for organic shapes in a new direction: the smooth, almost monolithic nature of the feature wall, while still elegant, feels more playful than previous iterations.
3. A HOME BAR THAT MAKES USE OF 2024'S BIGGEST WALL DECOR TREND
It's official: the mural is back, and it's changing how we're approaching our home decor. I'm not talking about feature walls any more: rather, the murals of today are larger than life, often featuring painterly patterns that transform the entire surface into a work of art. And crucially, they're not just for walls – I'm seeing a clever use of murals on ceilings, too.
4. A KITCHEN THAT SIGNALS A PLAYFUL NEW TREND ON THE HORIZON
I've already hinted at a whimsical new way of decorating coming our way in 2024, and this kitchen – part of a quirky Victorian house in Toronto by interior designer Gillian Segal – helps define the look further. With earthy pink and rust red tones, textured zellige tiles, curved cabinetry and squiggly bar stools, it strikes the perfect balance between a space that's functional but still fun to be in. ‘We wanted to create a space that felt warm, playful, and sophisticated at the same time,’ Gillian explains.
5. A BEDROOM THAT NAILS TEXTURAL LAYERING
Texture continues to take priority in interiors this year, but I'm not just talking soft furnishings: designers will continue to draw on the richness of materials such as linen, leather, grasscloth and wood to build up schemes in unusual ways, be it applying fabric to walls or combining large expanses of the materials for a truly tactile look.
6. A BATHROOM THAT EMBODIES A TRUE SPA-LIKE EXPERIENCE
I couldn't be happier that the built-in bathtub trend is continuing into 2024 – and in this space, in an Oregon vacation home, interior design studio Bright Designlab puts the feature front and center with a sunken tub that features dual faucets, elegant steps and, of course, those sea-green tiles.
7. A DINING ROOM THAT EXUDES GLAMOR – IN ALL THE RIGHT WAYS
The duo's quintessential brass accents feature through the home, including in this dining area, where the reflective surface highlights the swing door and the tubular dining table base. While chrome is still having its moment in the interior design limelight, this space proves that warmer metallics continue to convey a classy sense of timelessness.
8. A RICHLY LAYERED SPACE THAT EMBRACES TWO KEY TRENDS FOR 2024
Designer Montana Labelle’s own home made a splash in many ways when it was featured last year, but it's the living room in particular that caught my eye thanks to the way it combines two of the biggest trends for 2024.
9. A TINY APARTMENT WITH A PENCHANT FOR RICHLY LAYERED WOODS
Speaking of those layered woods, here's a scheme that embraces the idea to the max, combining floor, walls and furniture in different tones. Created by architecture and interior design firm BoND for a tiny Greenwich apartment, it's a really effective way to create a cohesive scheme without worrying about paint color and pattern – and far from being boring, the juxtaposition of different woods is pleasingly surprising.
10. A BEDROOM WITH AN INGENIOUS APPROACH TO TRENDING LACQUERED FINISHES
Lacquered furniture and accessories are rapidly gaining traction for their ability to add glossy texture to a space – but for a bedroom where you want a more muted feel, this space presents a perfect solution.