Bye-bye, Barbie: find out which design trends will fade away in 2024
Some interior design styles seem timeless, while others come and go so fast that not everyone notices. According to experts, this will continue to happen in 2023 and 2024.
This includes the end of the era of all-white dominance, extreme minimalism, and the so-called fast furniture craze. More specifically, here are 6 trends that interior designers say will fall out of fashion in 2024:
All-white: no thanks
White has been the safe bet for home decor, the color where you "can't go wrong." But this is changing. While white won't vanish completely, there's a shift away from the all-white aesthetic, where white dominates without much variation.
Instead, dark and rich tones are making a comeback, especially those that bring to mind the shimmer of precious gems.
Social media "core" trends
If you're on social media, you've probably noticed how trends pop up every few months - a surge of viral content that's been increasingly noticeable recently. In the realm of design and even home decor, a range of styles took the spotlight in 2023, riding on the wave of significant events in global pop culture.
For example, the summer of 2023 was dominated by the worldwide success of the Barbie movie, bringing about the neon pink aesthetic (with black and white contrasts and gold details) almost everywhere. This even extended to interior design and holiday decorations for Halloween and Christmas.
This trend was playfully labeled as Barbie-core, but there were other "cores" too (Tomato-core, Farm-core, cottage-core), and they all share a significant drawback: they epitomize a fleeting fashion, quickly becoming outdated. It's wiser not to invest in something that will lose its appeal shortly after the hype dies down.
The laminated or slatted wooden panels used "badly"
Wooden wall coverings, whether for entire walls or wainscoting, remain in high demand. One popular form is the slatted, lamellar design - chosen for its aesthetic and technical appeal. However, it seems that using them only on part of the wall is already considered unfashionable. The trend now is to cover the whole wall with wood paneling!
Goodbye "Fast Furniture"
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It seems there's a shift away from the "fast fashion" approach, and this extends to the world of furniture too. More and more people are choosing to hang onto their old furniture, even if it's lost some of its appeal but is still in good condition.
The idea is to avoid hastily made, disposable furniture that ends up in landfills when we're done with it. Instead, there's a growing interest in quality craftsmanship – refurbishing, repairing, sanding, reupholstering (or 'wrapping') furniture to make it interesting and useable again. Plus, it adds a unique touch to your home, standing out from the cookie-cutter furniture everyone else has.
Extreme minimalism
While minimalism is here to stay as a lifestyle for many, there's a shift away from the extreme end of the spectrum. People are moving towards more relaxed and softer designs in interiors. On the flip side, maximalism is gaining popularity – the idea of filling spaces with a variety of shapes and colors, creating a visually stimulating environment.
What's your opinion? Is it time to bid farewell to these trends?
