12 decorating trends you'll want to try in 2024

The Seventies

The laid-back, non-conformist spirit of the 1970s is back in a big way. This retro wave is bringing round, playful shapes, wavy line patterns, coloured plastic, rattan and bold colour combinations back in style.

Leather, boiled wool, denim and velvet are also used to great effect. A great way to revisit this style? We're adopting re-editions of cult furniture such as the mushroom lamp and the Tam Tam stool.

Checkerboard

Yes, the timeless checkerboard pattern is making a comeback! It's back to seduce us as a floor or wall covering, in its classic black and white version, but also in green and cream or terracotta and ivory. You can adopt this trend in luxury, by opting for natural stone, or on a budget, by buying entry-level ceramics.

Not ready for new tiles? You can incorporate this pattern into an accessory such as as throw or a rug.

Cozy vibes

With the effects of the pandemic still widely felt, the home remains a safe haven to hide away from the world. Everything has to revolve around comfort and the art of slowly savouring life's simple pleasures.

Say goodbye to chaos and disorder and turn your interiors into sanctuaries where cosy textures and nature-inspired colours take precedence.

Playful patterns

Patterns evoking a fresh, playful spirit were very much present at the last Maison&Objet show in Paris, and have already invaded the stores! Child-inspired prints in acidic shades, ikats, tartans, polka dots, big colourful flowers, stripes, geometric shapes...

What do we love most of all? Combining them, sometimes in very daring ways.

Personalized decor

Experts agree: we want our home to reflect our personality. To achieve this, some people rely on furniture and objects that they have patiently redesigned themselves, using their uninhibited creativity. Others, who have less time or manual talent, prefer to punctuate their décor with unique items, made locally by small-scale artisans.

Another way to give your interior some personal flare is to incorporate unique works of art, unusual materials and playful or nostalgic objects. Of course, anything goes: hello, contrasting styles and colours!

Stylish bathrooms

The bathroom is the ideal room for daring a more explosive decor. Because it is a close room, you can create a style that is different from that of the rest of the house.

To set the tone, you'll want to focus on the wall covering, for example a funky wallpaper or mural, original tiles or a bright colour applied to all the walls or the ceiling.

Neo-minimalism

Maximalism, so popular in 2024, coexists with its opposite, neo-minimalism. With the high cost of living, many families are living on a tight budget. As a result, minimalism remains fashionable, but is being revisited to make it warmer. Spaces are uncluttered and dominated by neutral colours, of course, but the sobriety is broken up by incorporating more textures, such as shag rugs.

If you can afford to, splurge on items with a distinctive style and quality, such as works of art and statement furniture. 

Oversized upholstered furniture

Imposing modular armchairs and sofas, close to the floor, with deep, ultra-soft seats, are gaining popularity. The reason is simple: people want the ultimate comfortable living room experience!

Versatility and functionality

By 2030, an estimated 60% of the world's population will be living in large cities. This means that living in a small space is becoming a reality for a growing number of people.

This trend is encouraging the development of furniture that incorporates technology, such as a charging point, or additional functions, such as hidden storage or retractable sections. In short, furniture is becoming smart!

Circular decor

Consumers are more aware than ever of the impact their choices have on the planet. More and more people are donating or recycling what they no longer want, or offering their goods on online sales platforms, which are themselves frequented by a growing number of people who have developed the reflex of shopping there - some have even decided to buy only second-hand furniture and objects from now on.

Some companies are following the trend. IKEA, for example, has created the Resell Them program: it takes back our slightly used Ikea furniture to give it a second life; in exchange, they offer customers a store credit.

Terracotta

We're turning to earth tones that are both neutral and warm: from the palest tones like taupe, mushroom and ecru to more intense ones like rust, terracotta and brown.

Maximalism

Is the pendulum swinging back? After years of pared-down furnishings, accessorized with extreme care and economy, maximalism is making its way back into our interiors. Welcome to accumulations of decorative objects, piles of books, collections displayed on walls and in bookcases, superimpositions of shapes, patterns and colours. The result may look a  little busy, but it creates a highly unique and dynamic interior.

The only rule? That it remains visually harmonious. A bold style, perfect for those who think there's never enough.