Q3 2024: Home Decor and Improvement Trends
As we move into the third quarter of 2024, let’s explore the latest trends in home decor:
- Grandma’s Hand-Me-Downs: This year, we’re focusing on finding pieces we love rather than keeping up with the latest social media trend. Vintage stores, thrift shops, and even Grandma’s basement:) are becoming the first places to look for unique pieces:)
2. Walls and Doors: Open floor plans are on their way out, and walls and doors are making a comeback. If you have an open-concept layout, consider differentiating your spaces with large rugs or furniture arrangements.
3. Blues and Browns: More than half of the 2024 colors of the year are shades of blue. Brown has also been one of the most popular rising color trends. These colors are replacing the bright and bold jewel tones of the early 2020s.
4. Timeless Style: Many homeowners are requesting traditional details and materials that create a timeless style. This trend is often referred to as “quiet luxury”.
5. Handmade Features: Handmade tiles, custom bathroom vanities, and other bespoke elements are being embraced to create a unique and special feeling.
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6. Wood Cabinets, Flooring, and Details: Wood cabinets and other details are booming in popularity.
Home Improvement Trends
Now, let’s take a look at what’s new in home improvements:
- Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Upgrades: Homeowners are focusing on making their homes as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible. This includes installing low-flow fixtures, water-efficient appliances, and tankless water heaters.
2. Renovations With the Next Buyer in Mind: Homeowners are making changes that will appeal to potential future buyers. This has resulted in an uptick in outdoor renovations, kitchen upgrades, and added smart home features.
3. Warmer, Cozier Changes: Renovations are moving towards a warmer, more welcoming home. This includes using warm and contrasting colors and materials, shelving instead of built-ins, and sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, cork, recycled plastic, and glass.
4. Smart Home Integrations: Integrating smart technology is a great way to upgrade your home. This can include smart switches and outlets that improve convenience, upgrade your energy efficiency, and allow for you to manage your home from a mobile app.
5. Biophilic Design: Incorporating elements of nature into a home’s decor has been a growing trend. This includes nature-inspired patterns, skylights that let in more sunlight, and bi-fold doors that dissolve barriers between the inside and outside.
6. Goodbye Grays: Gray tones have been a hot decor hue for years now, but it seems the color’s days are numbered. Instead, homeowners are requesting for vivid colors — like yellows and blues.
7. ADUs and In-Law Suites: Adding space for in-laws, grown children, or even nannies is going to be a big priority in 2024.
8. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Materials: In 2024, expect to see an increased use of reclaimed wood, bamboo, cork, recycled metals, and low-VOC paints.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to track the latest trends in home decor and improvements!
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