DISCOVER SEASONAL HOME TRENDS + WINTER ESCAPES
COZY INTERIORS, LUXE WINTER COLORS & TOP WINTER VACATION HOMES
Dive into the best seasonal home trends and winter escapes! As the temperatures drop, it’s time to embrace cozy interiors, luxurious winter colors, and design updates that make your home feel warm and inviting. From rich textures and soft lighting to trending color palettes, we’ll guide you in creating a winter haven. Plus, discover stunning winter vacation homes perfect for a getaway or investment, offering the ultimate blend of relaxation and seasonal charm. Let’s explore how to make the most of the winter season, both at home and away!
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AUTUMN / WINTER INTERIOR TRENDS 2024
The Looks, Colours and Styles Defining the Rest of the Year
6 WINTER COLOR TRENDS FOR HOME DECOR
Transform Your Space With These Must-Have Hues for a Cozy, Stylish Season
TIPS FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR HOME INTO A WINTER SANCTUARY
Create a Warm and Inviting Retreat With These Simple, Expert-Approved Tips
TOP 10 PLACES TO BUY A WINTER VACATION HOME
Popular Winter Destinations for Your Second Home
WHY WE’RE LOOKING TO THE 70S AND FINDING JOY IN SECONDHAND THIS AUTUMN/WINTER.
SOURCED FROM: HouseBeautiful. “Interior Trends 2024: The Looks, Colours And Styles Defining The Rest Of The Year.”
The Looks, Colours and Styles Defining the Rest of the Year
FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2024, HOMES BECOME MORE CONFIDENT AND JOYFUL, WITH STRONG RETRO REFERENCES, AND A PLAYFUL AND YOUTHFUL COLOUR PALETTE.
As we close the year, the 70s revival will only become more prevalent as we tap into the fun and optimism of the era. We are also embracing the joy of decorating with vintage and secondhand pieces, while finding fulfillment in rolling up our sleeves and tackling DIY home projects.
Next, 10 design experts weigh in on what they believe will be the top interior design trends for autumn and beyond.
VINTAGE + SECONDHAND
The long-overdue migration of vintage and antique sellers online has made shopping secondhand easier than ever. There is a charm too in older items, in the patterns or colours or silhouettes that make them stand out from high street furniture and home-ware. ‘People really appreciate how storied items can bring warmth, history, and soul to their homes,’ says interior designer Naomi Astley Clarke.
CONCEALED KITCHEN
Clever storage solutions will never lose favour, but they are increasingly geared towards hiding bulky appliances that detract from the aesthetic value of a kitchen. ‘We are seeing homeowners create elements of surprise, concealing appliances while creating stylish coffee stations and minibars perfect for entertaining,’ says Nicolle Whyte, design director at Olive & Barr.
BIG SOFAS + BIG ARMCHAIRS
Our love affair with sleek and spindly mid-century sofas is dwindling, and big, squishy sofas are in. Enormous U-shapes, wraparound corner sofas, and an endless number of add-on modules encourage you to sit, lounge, lie down, cuddle up and welcome as many guests as you like. An accent chair allows you to make a statement with your furniture and completely change up the feel of the room,’ says Victoria Foster, an interior stylist at ScS.
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70’S REVIVAL
The laid-back styling, natural materials, and earthy tones of 70s interior design have found new life in recent years. ‘70s interior design is making a big comeback. This decor style is relaxed and fun, evocative of the free-spiritedness and optimism of the 70s era,’ says Matilda Martin, trend specialist at Lick. ‘People are adding that 70s groove and energy into their homes by incorporating earthy browns, terracotta reds and oranges,’ Matilda adds.
BUTTERY YELLOWS
Nourishing yellows have become increasingly popular in the home. In 2024 we found a happy middle ground in butter yellow. Michael Rolland, managing director at The Paint Shed calls it ‘a buttery magnolia shade which is inviting and warm, welcoming people into your space’. Butter yellow is used in a clever monochromatic way – a single shade across walls, floors and furniture to create a room that looks as if it is permanently bathed in sunlight.
QUIET LUXURY
Quiet luxury had all the markers of a short-lived TikTok trend, but its insistence on quality, craftsmanship and an understated elegance have found a natural and enduring home in interiors. Originating in the world of fashion, we’re hearing quiet luxury mentioned more and more in interiors,’ says Melissa.
Quiet luxury is the opposite of the exuberant maximalism that fills a room with colour, pattern and lots and lots of things. It is not quite minimalism either – things are not the enemy, but they are chosen with consideration, care and moderation, and over time.
DIY WALL PANELLING
The slightly more forgiving task of wall panelling has emerged as the go-to DIY project and social media has become a hub of inspiration. ‘By adding wooden panels to a feature wall before adding a lick of paint, the high end appearance adds an instant touch of luxury, helping you to achieve a premium feel on a budget. Many people choose to add panelling in the bedroom behind the headboard, creating a focal point that can suit a variety of aesthetics and add new textures to a plain surface.’
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NAVY BLUE
Used in decorating for centuries, serene dark blues are enduringly popular, harmonizing with many hues for gloriously diverse results. Navy blue is a soulful shade. For a relaxing retreat, wrap a room in a cocooning deep dark indigo.
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TEAL
A welcome choice for winter, teal is having a moment in the spotlight. The uplifting yet serene teal is an interesting contradiction, blurring the boundaries between blue and green, and equally fun and sophisticated when added to an interior scheme come winter.
GOLD
Metallic gold is a wonderful way to add the Midas touch to your home for winter. Use this lustrous hue to create rooms that radiate warmth and exude luxury, unlike any other color.
‘Sophisticated gold brings in a touch of optimism to a room, perfect for bringing a sense of positivity into the home,’ says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown.
OCHRE
Ochre might seem like an unseal choice for winter, but unlike its brighter cousin yellow, an earthy golden ochre is a shade that shines, but it also creates rooms that are rich and enveloping – it’s a hue that’s like a warm embrace in winter.
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BLACK + WHITE
Far from binary, the aesthetic associations of black-and-white room ideas for winter are rich and varied. Symbolizing balance and equilibrium, the pairing can also be used to isolate, capture attention and confuse; they are artists’ fundamental tools for capturing volume and form, and for architects to create rhythm and order.
FOREST GREEN
Calming, creative, and with strong links to nature, dramatic dark green is a versatile color that is perfect for those cold, winter nights. The majesty of ancient forests has long inspired interior design. Whether the grandeur of an oak tree or the enchanting shape of an acanthus leaf, rich, velvety greens offer homes a nurturing connection to nature that is often lost in the winter.
THE ONLY 6 WINTER COLORS
SOURCED FROM: Homes & Gardens. “The only 6 winter color trends you should be decorating with this year, according to experts.” HOMES & GARDENS
THESE WINTER COLOR TRENDS EXPLORE EVERYTHING FROM
EARTHY | GROUNDING NEUTRALS | IMPACTFUL TEALS | + METALLIC GOLDS
Finding the perfect winter color trends for your home relies on two fundamental elements. Firstly, select a color that you and your family will love throughout the entire season. Secondly, source a color that will keep you warm and cozy during the dark, cold months. This may sound easy or complicated depending on your color expertise, but worry not, our experts are on hand to ensure your room color ideas are perfectly on point come winter.
Understanding color trends lies at the root of all interior design decisions, and exploring the latest colors, along with consulting the color wheel, basic color theory, and recent paint trends, will ensure that you choose the perfect winter palette for your space.
These winter color trends are both cosseting and calm, impactful yet soothing, and celebrate both comforting neutrals and daring brights, so there is something for everyone, no matter your style.
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TIPS FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR HOME INTO A WINTER SANCTUARY
VOGUE
As temperatures drop and we charge full speed ahead into the holidays, it’s incumbent on us to remind you that cozy season is officially underway—and your winter sanctuary awaits! That means the flannel sheets are coming out of the linen closet and the space heater is parked somewhere near your feet. But if you want to go full-tilt into cozifying your home, we’ve come prepared with designer-approved tips on how to go about decorating and accenting your space so it’s as inviting for you and your relatives as possible during the most festive days of the year.
SOURCED FROM: Vogue. “The Interior Design Trends to Know in 2024-And What’s on Its Way Out.”
Stacy Becker, the principal designer at Seattle’s White Label Interiors, emphasizes that “creating cozy spaces requires designing with an interesting mix of patterns, texture, and color.” She draws the analogy of a cottage that’s been pieced together lovingly over time. “It’s not perfect, but its casualness provides comfort.”
AD PRO DIRECTORY DESIGNERS SHARE HOW TO MAKE YOUR SPACE FEEL A LITTLE MORE RUSTIC, WARM, AND INVITING THIS SEASON
If you’re planning a small-scale space revamp or reno and a rustic cottage or lodge is on your moodboard, follow along with these tips that we’ve collected from AD PRO Directory members.
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
SOURCED FROM: Architectural Digest. “9 Tips For Transforming Your Home Into A Winter Sanctuary.”
1 BRING THE HEAT
As Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “the hearth is the psychological center of the home.” But don’t let a non-functioning (or totally absent) fireplace hold you back from finding yours—there are modern solutions that designers recommend as workarounds. “If you have the time and the perfect wall, look into installing a HearthCabinet into whatever stone surround you design or purchase,” suggests Andrew Torrey, founder and principal designer of Torrey in New York City.
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EVOKE THE SENSES
Other flickering accents work, too, especially if they can make your place smell like freshly baked cookies or an actual fir tree. “Nothing sets the tone of ‘toasty and cozy’ for me more than a scent,” Torrey exclaims. “Being from Kansas, I’m not afraid of a good old-fashioned Yankee Candle that smells like something insanely specific, like ‘Sugar Cookies in the Snow.’” His forever go-to, though, is Diptyque’s Feu de Bois candle that evokes the scent of a fresh-from-the-farm Christmas tree.
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LAYER IN SOME TEXTURE
During the fall and winter, Sharon Falcher and Sherica Maynard of Interior Design by S&S in Atlanta love swathing their interior design projects with textured accents. Their MO is draping throws and soft textiles in living areas for cuddling. “Wool rugs and accent pillows are another great way to pump up the volume on making your space feel super cozy,” they add.
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CARVE OUT SPACES FOR PEACE + QUIET
Some wisdom to borrow from your household pets: There’s always something calming about curling up in a secluded nook, whether that’s to settle in for a nap or to flip through a couple chapters of your favorite book. For Samantha Struck, the principal designer and founder of StruckSured Interiors in Hood River, Oregon, winter is the “time to brew that tea you splurged on and nestle into a cozy corner of your home that’s been underutilized.”
GET WOODSY
Mixing wood elements into your home is another way to capture a certain rustic vibe in the winter. Jennifer Robin, the founder and owner of Jennifer Robin Interiors in San Anselmo, California, explains that wood is such an important foundational element of a home that she’ll usually start with those components and build around them. “Using reclaimed wood wraps you in warmth, maximizes texture, and is a very grounding element, especially when you have a high-volume space,” she insists.
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SOURCED FROM: Vacasa. “Top 10 Best Places To Buy A Winter Vacation Home.”
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TOP 10 BEST PLACES TO BUY A WINTER VACATION HOME
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