As we embrace the new year, the interior design landscape continues its creative evolution. New spaces emerge fusing nostalgia, nature and a celebration of individual expression. And we look to interior designers, artists and craftsmen to lead the way.
During the tumultuous last few years, we sought to retain a sense of normalcy. And we've managed, due largely to the rediscovery of our home decorating.
Our homes have become flexible living spaces allowing for work, leisure and relaxation. Adaptable interiors serve as both sanctuaries and workspaces. Residents now seek spaces that promote mental and physical well-being, integrating natural light, indoor plants and ergonomic furniture. This demand surges for interiors that don't just look good, but serve as comfortable and adaptable hubs.
Hattas Studios continues to be at the forefront of the design movements that shape our artwork and our environments. We forecast 2024 trends that will influence interiors in the coming year.
Barbie-inspired, nostalgic style AirBNB | Design and Photo by skybearz | Mural by Hattas Studios
Color Callouts
The colors we surround ourselves with inherently affect our mood and express our personality. How you paint your walls or upholster your furniture, ultimately comes down to personal preference. But for those willing to take the plunge, color experts expect brighter hues to make a splash in 2024.
While neutrals never go out of style, they will turn away from austere grays, and head toward friendlier golds, tans and muted reds.
Deep greens continue to flourish, while warm earthy colors inform nature-centered designs. Leading luxury property magazine, Mansion Global, has even declared brown the new black to be popular in 2024 style.
Barbie continues to cast a blush over interior trends, says New York Times. Sherman Williams, Dunn Edwards and Pantone expect various shades of pink to grow in popularity.
Pink feels both nostalgic and optimistic, with Pantone choosing “Peach Fuzz" as its color of the year.
“Peach Fuzz” Powder Room | Interior Design by Kat Von D | Painted by Hattas Studios
With the desire to both relax and socialize at home, it's fitting that brighter more expressive colors expect to shine.
Sustainable Chic
In a world increasingly attuned to environmental concerns, sustainable practices will continue to dominate design trends home decor.
Homeowners search out eco-friendly alternatives and repurposed materials to infuse their spaces with both style and conscience. While designers emphasize renewable natural materials like cork, rattan, felt and bamboo, as described by Interior Style Hunter.
Sustainable Chic Dining Room with Vintage and Upcycled Furniture | Mural painted by Hattas Studios
The apparel industry has rejected fast fashion. Interior design has also turned away from the cheap and trendy, opting instead for timeless pieces of enduring quality. Sustainable practices like vintage shopping are at all-time highs; and upcycling continues to gain traction.
Biophilic Bliss
Drawing inspiration from the natural world continues its timeless trend. But in the coming year, nature-focused Biophilic Design will take center stage.
Biophilic Bliss Style primary bedroom flooded with sunlight, and filled with indoor plants and a botanical-inspired mural | Mural by Hattas Studios
Integrating earthy elements and natural light blends outdoor and indoor spaces. This growing design style connects plants, wood, stone and organic shapes that mimic nature's design. Its lush and inviting mood stands in stark contrast to its more severe minimalist and modernist counterparts.
Natural interiors not only create a harmonious ambiance and connection with the environment, but also promote overall health. Studies have shown that adding plants and natural elements to our spaces reduces stress and lowers blood pressure. This leads to increased productivity, creativity and improved well-being.
Millennials and GenZ describe plants as the new pets, so this trend should be with us for a while.
Neo Deco
Art Deco, which lasted from the 1910’s until the 1930’s, is nearly a century old. While never entirely out of style, it does seem due for a comeback. As the name suggests, Neo Deco seeks to add its own twist to the beloved aesthetic in current trends.
Neo Deco Style Restaurant The Reading Club, San Diego, CA | Interior Design by Consortium Holdings | Wall and Ceiling Murals by Hattas Studios
The updated trend still maintains the sleek shapes, luxe materials and bold geometry of the original. However, it now opts for softer pastel colors and more casual glamor.
This revitalized version takes cues from the Barbie universe and Miami. While also blending in the desire for all-things-vintage. The style easily adapts to existing spaces, tying together rich velvets, golds or brass accents and geometric patterns.
Deco styling reasserts itself in boutique hotels, restaurants and luxury stores around the globe. Ensuring its place in design lovers' hearts.
Curated Maximalism
Maximalism, at it's core, rejects the mantra “less is more." This is quite a shift from Minimalism, which has dominated the interior design world for the past decade. That, austere, white-on-white aesthetic has vanished, replaced by an expressive and colorful exuberance.
As our beloved client Marsha says, “It’s not done 'til it’s overdone.”
Maximalism-style mural at Bamboo Room in Westlake Village, CA | Mural by Hattas Studios
Maximalism grew, revolting against the quiet and orderly styles of Minimalism and Mid-century Modernism. This trend draws inspiration from a wide range of sources. The decoration movement of the 70’s, and the bright colors and unusual forms of the 80’s. This style also plays with the theatrics of Hollywood Regency adding a touch of glamour.
The over-the-top Maximalism style incorporates vivid colors with bold and unexpected patterns as a playful backdrop. Layered still is a curated mix of new and vintage furniture of various styles. Unusual lighting fixtures, bespoke and found objects, and disarming artwork round out the mix.
As people spend more time in their homes, the desire to create vibrant, expressive playgrounds continues to grow.
Newstalgia Endures
We've lived with uncertainty and anxiety of the past few years. This has spurred many with the desire to return to the comfort and familiar markers of past times.
Newtalgia-inspired game room in Palm Springs, CA | Interior Design Janel Wright Design | Mural and Faux Finishes by Hattas Studios
That desire brought about the nostalgia-fueled success of the Grand Millennial and Cottage Core trends. Both seek to decorate with reminders of stability and fond memories. These nostalgic elements include vintage furniture and wallpaper, old photos, ruffles and knick-knacks. Combined, these elements serve to create comforting, updated versions of our grandmas' houses.
That impulse to reminisce is further celebrated by the growing 70’s Revival style.
The Newstalgia trend strives for the emotional comforts of the past with the updated functionality of today. Employing vintage and upcycled items integrated with the latest smart home conveniences.
This style avoids the constraints of Minimalism and the extroversion of Maximalism. Offering instead an aesthetic of flexible, sentimental playfulness. This mix of old with new, high end with thrifted, and ironic with heartfelt, provides a path to a comfortable, reassuring space.
Dopamine Decor
Dopamine, a chemical produced in our brains, makes us feel good.
Dopamine Decor in kids’ playroom | Interior Design by PGK Partners, LLC | Mural by Hattas Studios
This hormone gives us pleasure and motivation, and is part of the brain's evolved reward system. A system designed to reward us when we take part in things that help us survive and thrive.
As humans, our hardwiring causes us to seek out behaviors that release Dopamine into our brains. When you experience something pleasurable, you get a large Dopamine hit. You feel good and therefore seek more of that feeling.
As the name suggests, Dopamine Decor aims at filling your home with things that bring you joy when you enter. Employ colors that uplift your mood and patterns, and textures and objects that invigorate. This growing trend provides a personal, no-rules canvas. A method for creating a space that elicits feelings of comfort and happiness.
This popular trend allows for your favorite vintage furniture, keepsakes and artwork regardless of style or period. This style provides a place for a cherished trophy, a funky lamp or a beloved childhood toy: if you love it use it. The goal is to surround yourself with the memories, objects and inspirations that fill you with positive emotions.
Conclusion
As the new year unfolds, emphasizing peace and personalized expression seems to be the most noteworthy trend of 2024.
At Hattas Studios, we believe in co-creating spaces that reflect the personalities and self-expression of our clients. Our knowledge of current styles and trends helps us create fresh and relatable artwork that is also quintessentially you. Your vision is our inspiration.
Best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year!
Blog Post Written By: David Lawrence | Muralist and Lead Sculptor | Hattas Studios