Top furniture trends to look forward to in 2024
As the new year begins, the realm of interior design prepares for an intriguing shift, introducing innovative furniture trends reshaping our living spaces. The key lies in furniture that strikes a balance: timeless enough to withstand multiple trend cycles yet stylish enough to match current design preferences. NewsBytes consulted experts to unveil the leading trends of 2024 in interior design.
Personalized styles
Tejpal Singh Shekhawat, founder and CEO of Kalyanam Furniture, observes that today more people view furniture as a long-term investment. "In place of purchasing any old piece from the showroom floor and being disappointed a year or two later, people are placing a higher value on custom furniture that better suits their tastes, lifestyles, and home layouts," he says.
Shift towards earthy tones
"In 2024, warm colors influenced by nature, such as browns, greens, greys, and subdued reds, will be at their height in appeal," says Raghunandan Saraf, founder and CEO of Saraf Furniture. The taste in color is shifting towards something more earthy. Per Saraf, green furniture that has been popular in the country over the past several years will continue to be in trend.
Home office designs
According to Ashish Aggarwal, director of Indo Innovations, productivity is one of the interior design trends for 2024. Now that remote work is here to stay, the home office setup is becoming a necessary and permanent presence in houses. "People are investing in ergonomic furniture, soundproofing, and chic design to make their workstations more exciting and useful," says Aggarwal.
Sustainable furniture
There's a prevailing desire to embrace natural beauty, extending beyond the confines of our homes, this year. The trend emphasizes the impact of furnishings both indoors and outdoors. As sustainability takes center stage in 2024. Homeowners are increasingly conscious of the origins of their furniture, favoring eco-friendly materials like bamboo before bringing them into their living spaces, according to Aggarwal.
Smart technology in furniture
Smart technology is still transforming our way of life in almost every aspect. According to the experts, the seamless integration of technology into interior designing space in the upcoming year will further improve comfort and convenience. These advancements, which range from AI-driven home management to voice-activated lighting design trends and smart glasses, are aimed at making life easier, more productive, and stylish.
