Say goodbye to these interior design trends in 2024.
Are you planning to renovate your home or give it a refresh in 2024? You probably want your space to look and feel new. Trends have been interesting for the past few years. There’s been a lot of quick cycling through TikTok microtrends for the home such as Barbiecore while many major trends have been sticking around far past their prime.
Whether you’re investing money in a major renovation or doing a simple refresh, it’s crucial to go with something current so the space isn’t both brand new and dated at the same time. Here are eight interior design trends going away in 2024 according to interior designers.Grey Accents
From walls to sofas and tile, grey was considered stylish for years. But now that time is up explains Dianne O’Connor, Founder and CEO of Weston Table. “Grey is out. The world is too upside down to consider any color that could be interpreted as somber and serious.”
On the other hand, Isy Runsewe of Isy’s Interiors calls this look a “flipper fiasco,” because it was so popular during the house-flipping craze of the past decade. “With excessive use of grey, there’s an inevitable reliance and overuse on balancing the cool grey and whites—leading to everything looking like a dolphin. Or, arguably worse— impersonal and outright sterile.”
If you’re planning to renovate in 2024, Runesewe says it’s best to avoid cool grey floors, walls, and cabinetry. “Lean into more organic colors and textures, combine warm greys, and the proper lighting will help you create a truly relaxing space.”Sliding Barn Doors
While most of us have finally bid farewell to the live, laugh, love sign—sliding barn doors are also sliding out of style in 2024, according to Runesewe. “Barn doors are impractical and fail to perform any of the necessary functions of a door.
