Stately Home Staging Forecasts These 6 Home Design Trends as Top Hits in 2024 And reveals which trends are fading away.
As we step into 2024, the buzz around this year's home design trends is growing. Stately Home Staging, known for their expertise in home staging and interior design, has released their expertly curated list of trends. These trends are set to captivate audiences across various social media platforms, showcasing everything from innovative paint colors to the latest kitchen gadgets, and even new culinary trends.
Stately Home Staging's methodology for trend forecasting involves a comprehensive analysis of around 300 home features and design styles cited in property listings on Zillow. Their findings are rooted in the increasing frequency of certain keywords over the previous year. As explained by Kelly Long, a home trends expert at Stately Home Staging, “Real estate agents have a keen sense of evolving buyer preferences and often get the first glimpse of the newest, most desirable features in newly constructed homes." Therefore, Stately Home Staging's predictions are not just conjectures but are backed by solid data and keen market observation.
Read on for a sneak peek into what's trending in interior design for 2024, as well as trends that are expected to lose their appeal.
6 Home Design Trends for 2024, As Foreseen by Stately Home Staging
Brutalism
Stately Home Staging has observed a staggering 452 percent surge in property listings from Realtor.com mentioning this stark architectural style. Despite its somewhat grim associations, stemming from its popularity during a period of social turmoil in the mid-20th century and its reliance on raw materials like concrete, brutalism is making a comeback. Stately Home Staging notes an uptick in brutalist-inspired features such as blackened steel casement windows, unpolished concrete floors, and rugged patinated bronze light fixtures.
Sensory Gardens and Pathways
The enchantment of gardens is timeless, but sensory gardens are a novel concept gaining traction. These outdoor spaces are crafted to stimulate all five senses, offering therapeutic benefits. They incorporate diverse plants, textures, colors, scents, sounds, and even edible elements like herbs. Stately Home Staging reports a 314 percent increase in listings highlighting sensory gardens or pathways compared to the previous year.
Cold Plunge Pools
The trend of smaller pools was already noticeable last summer, and now, cold plunge pools are emerging as a popular feature, with a 130 percent increase in listings featuring this amenity. Touted by wellness influencers for potential benefits like improved circulation and reduced inflammation, these once spa-exclusive features are now accessible in DIY-friendly versions for home installations.
Murano Glass Chandeliers
Murano glass, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, dates back to the Renaissance era in Venice, Italy. This elegant crystal, which had fallen out of favor in recent decades, is poised for a resurgence, especially in lighting fixtures. Stately Home Staging has seen a 58 percent increase in listings featuring Murano glass chandeliers.
Pickleball Courts
The sport, a hybrid of tennis and ping pong, has been gaining momentum for a couple of years. Now, the demand for residential pickleball courts is rising, with a 64 percent increase in mentions on Stately Home Staging's platform. The trend is supported by examples of homeowners transforming spaces like driveways into courts with portable nets, making it a novel entertainment feature comparable to outdoor kitchens or pizza ovens.
Murals
Wallpapers with repetitive patterns have long been a staple in home design, but the new wave is all about murals, either painted or applied as wallpaper. Stately Home Staging reports an 18 percent rise in murals in home listings, fueled by a shift towards eclectic, maximalist trends. Homeowners and buyers are gravitating towards more distinctive, personality-rich home aesthetics.
What's Out in Home Staging
Work-From-Home Spaces
The pandemic-induced "cloffice" trend (a blend of "closet" and "office") is on the decline. With more people returning to office settings, the demand for home office spaces is waning. Stately Home Staging notes a 54 percent decrease in listings mentioning cloffices, alongside reductions in other work-from-home areas like Zoom rooms and office sheds.
Tuscan Kitchens
Inspired by shows like Netflix's "The White Lotus" set in Italy, Tuscan kitchen designs saw a surge during recent years. However, as travel resumes and the desire to bring vacation vibes into homes diminishes, the trend of Tuscan kitchens is seeing a notable decline. This design, characterized by its rustic elements, warm earth tones, and old-world charm, is being replaced by more contemporary and minimalist styles. As people are now able to travel and experience different cultures firsthand, the need to replicate these experiences in their homes is lessening. Stately Home Staging has observed a 45 percent decrease in Tuscan kitchen mentions in property listings, indicating a shift towards more modern, streamlined kitchen designs. This change reflects a broader trend in interior design where efficiency, simplicity, and functionality are becoming paramount, overshadowing the previously popular ornate and thematic styles.