Decorating & Design
January 9, 2024
10+ Home Design Trends That Are Still Going Strong!
H&H Deputy Editor Emma Reddington shares the home trends that continue to resurface year after year.
The trend cycle for home products tends to be a bit slower than what we normally see in fashion. As a result, certain home trends continue to resurface year after year. This is good news for anyone renovating a home. You can be sure that what you choose today will still have relevance down the road. Keep scrolling for the home trends that just won’t go away!
Curved Archways
A few years ago, the simple rectangular doorway got an update with a graceful arch. It made a non-descript transition into a focal point and the love for its swooping curved lines is still going strong. Lately, we’ve seen these archways lined in materials like marble or wood and they look particularly beautiful when the frame is extra wide.
Marble Sinks
These are often the stars of petite powder rooms and feature dramatic veining offset by stunning basin faucets. As they make such a statement, you can play it cool with the rest of the room and simply paint the walls in plaster or standard paint.
Vintage Furniture
During the pandemic, the rise and popularity of vintage furniture rose to the forefront. Furniture was in high demand as people decided to redecorate their homes and supply chain issues rocked traditional retailers. Vintage furniture was more easily available, brought a much wanted soul and charm to a room and proved to be better for the planet. It’s a style we hope is here to stay.
Playing up the Drama
Gone are safe, cookie-cutter interiors. Today’s trends are about expressing yourself and designing a home with personality. From statement wallpaper to expressive floors and one-of-a-kind lighting and furniture, choose materials and products that bring a smile to your face.
Dramatic Veined Marble
It’s hard to spot a kitchen these days without some form of spectacular marble. It might cover the backsplash or the countertops or both. Any fears we had of marble being hard to live seem to have gone by the way side as we adopt this look wholeheartedly.
Statement Staircases
A decade ago, staircases with glass panels and floating steps were super popular but this crucial transitional piece has been replaced with enclosed sides typically made of drywall and swooping lines. The sculptural form demands your attention and shows off your design pedigree.
Simple Bedding
In our 2023 Trend Report, we called out the new simple way of making beds with just a single coverlet or heavy blanket and minimal pillows. Gone are the days of stacks of Euro shams and sky-high duvets. This monastic way of making a bed is still filling magazine pages and Instagram feeds and sees no sign of going away.
Curvy Furniture
Gently rolling arms and rounded shapes have proliferated in furniture for a few years now. If you invested in these pieces they will continue to look good for years to come.
Wall Sconces as Art
A wall sconce used to be about providing light. It still forms that function but more and more you see them employed on their own or in groups as wall decoration. This tends to work best with contemporary sconces with simple lines and forms.
Kitchen Banquettes
The built-in kitchen banquette has taken over in many homes, often replacing seating at the island and sometimes even the traditional dining room. With formality on the decline, the banquette offers a comfortable place to sit for everyday dining and is pretty enough to hold court when guests come to visit.
Enclosed Showers
The enclosed shower is one of the newer trends, but we don’t see its popularity waning anytime soon. The benefits of these cozy nooks are less glass to clean and more warmth than open showers. They’re also a great way to show off pretty tile.
Plaster Walls
Using plaster instead of traditional paint adds an Old World vibe to a home. It plays up the light and shadows which creates a moody looking room that oozes comfort. It’s a look that works in a surprising number of homes from contemporary to transitional.