Embracing the Essence: 2024 Interior Design Trends Unveiled

9 May

The return of Salone del Mobile in Milan last year has injected a fresh wave of creativity into the design world, leaving us all eager to uncover the trends that will shape our interiors in 2024. Here, in the lush landscapes of Northern Rivers, Australia, I have sifted through the emerging trends to bring you the top three interior design movements that will define the year ahead.

Pictured: SJS Interior Design / Photographer: Tom Ferguson

Colour Exploration and Layering: A Symphony of Hues

Gone are the days of one-dimensional colour schemes dominated by whites and a single accent hue. In 2024, it is all about purposeful colour exploration and layering. Think 3D applications of colour across walls, ceilings, flooring, and even in unexpected places like furniture and lighting.

Take our Palm Beach house nestled among the trees, for example. We opted for a soothing Porters Paints Newport blue that envelops all surfaces, acting as a serene backdrop. This sets the stage for playful terracotta and blush tones scattered throughout the soft furnishings and art. The key is balance—using colour as a canvas to layer in furniture and vintage-inspired pieces, injecting energy and fun.

To incorporate this trend into your space, choose a colour and deploy three tones within the room. The mid-tone could adorn the walls, the lighter shade the ceiling, and the darker hue the furniture or key features. Ground the space with natural materials like light oak or blackbutt timbers for that timeless coastal feel or opt for the practicality of polished concrete.

And do not shy away from adding pops of contrast with soft furnishings, such as rugs, cushions, and throws—these are the finishing touches that bring the whole palette together.

We love using local, natural paints from paint specialist Porter’s Paints or Murobond.

A great resource to start to look at colour schemes for your home is at Painted Earth Byron or https://www.painted-earth.com.au/interior-products/ or, Inspirations Paint Byron Bay https://www.inspirationspaint.com.au/store-locations/nsw/byron-bay

Layering Colour with Furnishings — Pictured: SJS Interior Design / Photographer: Tom Ferguson

Texture + Natural Materials: A Sensory Feast

In 2024, interiors will be a sensory delight, with texture taking centre stage. While shiny, sleek materials still have their place, the year ahead will celebrate the use of textural, natural materials in their raw, honest form.

Think honed or leathered stones, handmade glazed Moroccan ceramic tiles, and sandblasted timber pieces. Our Red Hill project seamlessly integrated these materials, creating a harmonious interplay of textures.

Bringing texture into your home can be a creative endeavour. Experiment with unconventional uses of tiles, incorporate ribbed glass into architectural elements, and celebrate the knots and grain of timber in furniture and flooring. Seek out handwoven textiles to fashion unique floor cushions or bed throws. And for a finishing touch, consider a textural rug—wool or natural sisal—for added warmth and soul.

For incredible ethical textiles, hand crafted rugs and unique and beautiful treasures we love to source from local brand Pampa. Designed here in Byron Bay and made by skilled artisans in remote Argentina. Speak to Vicky and Carl and tell them SJS sent you! https://pampa.com.au

Soft, Organic Shapes: Curves and Comfort

Bid farewell to rigid lines and embrace the organic forms and softness that will dominate interiors in 2024. No longer confined to arches and ovals, furniture and architecture will boast imperfect shapes inspired by nature.

Picture furniture with rounded edges and egg-shaped or squashed circles, creating a sense of comfort and warmth. Interior architecture will see the introduction of curves—perhaps a curved wall in a bedroom or a softened corner in the kitchen. Even kitchens will nod to the past, with island benches featuring rounded corners for a touch of nostalgia.
To infuse your space with soft, organic shapes, seek out furniture with rounded edges or experiment with curved architectural elements. Embrace the imperfect and let nature's influence guide the contours of your home.
Incredible local brands that are creating soft, curvaceous pieces we just love are: Organic Ceramics Co. create beautiful micro cement tables and are based out of Mullumbimby. https://www.organicceramicsco.com
For solid timber furniture with brass accents check out ‘SJS designed made by Artifex’ from Artifex Interiors online and in studio here in Byron. https://artifex.com.au/pages/sjs-x-artifex

Pictured: Coco Bedside Tables / Photographer: Helen Ward

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