2024 Home Design Trends by Engel & Völkers Americas

2024

Home Design Trends

Embracing Luxurious Minimalism for Personal Sanctuaries

oday’s homeowners are increasingly seeking ways to transform living spaces into personal sanctuaries, emphasizing a sense of comfort and well-being. In the

quest for this balance, we see people moving away from previous design trends of stark minimalism, and moving towards creating functional, inviting spaces that embody sleek sophistication with a touch of individuality. This luxurious minimalism approach is set to redefine the modern living experience, and become the prevailing trend.

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What is luxurious minimalism?

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The goal of luxurious minimalism is to combine timeless simplicity with charming comfort that luxury entails. With luxurious minimalism, homeowners incorporate personal touches, sophisticated, fun accessories, and soothing paint colors, while maintaining a clean aesthetic that soothes and does not overwhelm the senses.

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Curved, Organic Lines & Arches The incorporation of curved, organic shapes and arches will take center stage, offering a visually interesting way to infuse comfort into home interiors and exteriors. The use of curvilinear furniture, asymmetrical mirrors, and organic architectural elements are ways to add a sense of flow and grace into living spaces.

Mixing Various Natural Materials & Blending Textures Diverse textures and natural materials will continue to elevate the ambiance of homes, with the addition of elements such as bouclé, and untreated wood. The juxtaposition of smooth and rough textures can help create a tactile and visually appealing environment, while unique organic-shaped rugs and design elements will further enhance the overall aesthetic.

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Authentic Luxury

The deliberate display of cherished items and celebration of the beauty of imperfections will add an authentic touch to living spaces, allowing homeowners to showcase their unique personalities. In the pursuit of a personalized and character-rich interior, homeowners will incorporate vintage finds, statement furniture, and unexpected accents, such as molding, mixed textures, and uncommon color combinations.

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Merging the Comfort of Home Interior With the Serenity of Nature’s Exterior

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Biophilic design, an architectural approach to enable

synthetic materials with natural finishes to a home’s

humans to connect with nature, has proven to offer

interior can foster soothing and nurturing energy,

many benefits for both the people inhabiting these

promoting a sense of tranquility and well-being. To

spaces and the environment. Going along with the

ensure outdoor furniture coordinates with the interior,

strong theme of creating a healing sanctuary within the

think about adding textures such as a cozy rug or plush

home, seamlessly integrating indoor comfort with the

throws and pillows to bring the comfort of the home’s

calming elements of nature is becoming more popular.

interior to outside living areas.

Incorporating large indoor plants, earth tones, and non

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UPWARD

PERSIMMON

LIMITLESS

BLUE NOVA

CRACKED PEPPER

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Color Palette of Earthy Hues & Calming Blues Emphasizing the concept of a warm and welcoming home, earthy hues dominate the paint color palette. By blending contrasting elements and introducing rich, wellness-inspired shades, homeowners can infuse life and vitality into previously monochromatic spaces. One note-worthy named color is SherwinWilliams Upward, a light, blissful blue that instills the feeling of sanctuary out of your home. Others include Persimmon by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, Limitless by Glidden, Cracked Pepper by Behr, and Blue Nova by Benjamin Moore. All of these are moving away from the previous stark whites and monotone grays that have been dominating in years past.

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Eco-friendly, Sustainable Living Sustainability has been an important home trend for the past several years, and the use of eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices will continue to be a key focus for homeowners. Opting for furniture made from recycled or repurposed materials, utilizing solar energy, and sourcing locally are all ways to reduce carbon footprint. Think of adding visually interesting, eco-friendly materials, such as bamboo and cork, flooring, switching to water-conserving toilets, showerheads and faucets, and upgrading or sealing windows and doors. When building homes, ensuring the residence is resiliently constructed is a growing trend in sustainable living to improve its ability to withstand natural disasters.

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Smart Homes The seamless integration of technology for enhanced comfort and convenience will continue to redefine modern living. Multifunctional technology, which merge task performing abilities that used to require multiple gadgets, home robots, and other helpful AI home applications will continue to grow more prominent as companies continue to improve their functionality. From voice-activated lighting and smart glass to AI-driven home management systems, the incorporation of smart-home technology will enable homeowners to enjoy a minimalist yet technologically advanced lifestyle.

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What’s Out TO P 5 TR E N DS T HAT M AY FA D E I N 20 24

Monotone Color Schemes Along with saying goodbye to extreme minimalism, the monotone or white and gray monochromatic color schemes that once dominated the landscape of interior design are going away with it.

Ultra-minimalism As we step into 2024, we are bidding farewell to the recently popular ultra-minimalist look. Homeowners are now drawn to spaces that embody depth and dimension, instilling a unique sense of individuality and warmth.

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Mass-Produced, Fast Furniture The era of mass-produced, fast furniture is slowly but surely making way for a more mindful approach towards interior décor, reflecting the growing importance of sustainability that we have been shifting towards the last several years.

Having Everything Match The period of uniformity and perfect coordination is giving way to a celebration of individuality and eclectic charm, with homeowners wanting to express their unique tastes and preferences in their living spaces.

Open Floor Plans & Open Shelving The reign of open floor plans and open shelving is gradually drawing to a close, as the need for structured storage solutions gains prominence. One major benefit of a more sectioned home is the ability to let each room have its own personality without having to coordinate as strongly with the surrounding rooms, allowing your home to feel more individualized.

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