I write about, or at least hear about, interior design trends every single day. There are new ones every week, some come and go in days and some stick around to become classic. Traditionally, we set a lot of store by trends, and of course, we want to follow them in order for our homes to feel current.
But if the trends of 2024 have taught us anything so far it's that it's always on trend to not follow trends. Anti-trend styles and transitional spaces have dominated this year, and while there has been the odd micro-trend, all the 'core' trends and various short-lived grandparent aesthetics are few and far between in comparison to 2023. So should we be following in 2024? And more importantly, how can we follow trends in a way that doesn't just create homes that feel dated in a few months time? We asked those who set many of these trends, interior designer, for their thoughts.
This question should come with a preface. A lot of interior designers I spoke with on the topic of following interior design trends started off with a no. But there's more to it than that, and there's a place for fleeting design trends, the important thing is to only embrace the ones you love and work with your home.
As designer perfectly explains, 'As with most things, trends are ok in moderation and only if they feel right for you. Successful interiors are those with an interesting mix of pieces so if a new trend comes along find a way to weave it together with your other furnishings so it can be part of.
