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Buh-bye, beige on beige.
Hold onto your design hats because as we step into the promising canvas of 2024, the Design Psychic community, brimming with editors, experts, and tastemakers, gazes into the crystal ball to predict the trends that will soon grace homes near you.
Let’s get real—we’ve all fallen for decor that once felt like a breath of fresh air but, upon reflection a few years later, seems a tad outdated. No judgment here! Some trends withstand the test of time, while others fade away like yesterday’s news. As editors, we’ve seen our fair share of blob-shaped sofas, and our eyes now crave the allure of something new.
Designers get it too. They’re the trendsetters, the architects of aesthetics, and sometimes the culprits behind trends that age less gracefully. Yet, they’re also the visionaries seeking novel ways to propel the design needle forward. We’ve consulted our go-to interiors experts, asking them to unveil the objects and styles they’re bidding farewell to in 2023, setting the stage for a fresh start in the new year. Get ready for a design metamorphosis!
Mad Men Style Is Officially Over
Photography by Douglas Friedman
Ah, the elusive charm of mid-century modern style—like stumbling upon a ghost orchid flourishing in the depths of the Fakahatchee swamp. Yet, achieving a truly successful mid-century modern interior is a feat as rare as the orchid sighting itself. In a design wave riding high on an optimistic outlook, why does it evoke a sense of a stuffy institution? Enter the musings of Kit Kemp, the discerning interior designer.
Materials That Are Moving On
Limewashed walls and terrazzo countertops, once the darlings of interior design, are now ready to bid adieu. Madelynn Ringo, the trailblazing interior designer, departs from these trends. The era of beige and neutral tones dominating recent years is making way for a bold and vibrant spectrum, as clients are urged to embrace the vivacity of bold hues. It’s a colorful revolution in the world of design.
Stranded No More
Enough with the colossal kitchen islands, declares Rachel Bullock, the insightful architect at Laun. Who indeed has the luxury of time to traverse a 20-foot expanse every time they seek something from the opposite side of the room? The era of the mammoth kitchen island is fading, making room for a more practical and user-friendly approach to kitchen design. Goodbye, grandiose islands; hello, functional efficiency!
The Bubble Has Burst
Robby Simon, the discerning designer, casts a critical eye on the design trends landscape, expressing a desire to bid farewell to the cartoonish-slash-bulbous aesthetic. Distinguishing whimsical fun and the realm of the corny and wacky, Simon voices a plea for a departure from the trend where designers seemingly indulge in a bit too much of the BBL (Big, Bulbous Look). It’s a call for a more nuanced and sophisticated design language.
Out of the Woods
Photography by Jason Frank Rothenberg; Styling by Rachel Craven
Heather Spaulding, the visionary interior designer from Sunday Supper Club, signals a shift in the wood tones narrative. While white oak has its timeless allure, Spaulding is ready to explore the understated elegance of other light wood tones such as cherry and ash. The era of neutral, nude color stories is declared over, making way for an infusion of vibrant hues. And contrary to the dissenting voices, Spaulding proudly declares her ongoing affection for the timeless allure of green. It’s a call to break free from the monochrome and embrace the vivacity of varied tones.
