2024 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS!

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Ten 2024 Interior Design Trends

Now that we are almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century we are reconsidering our past interior choices especially as life transitions back to ‘normal’. During COVID we turned our homes around to accommodate ‘stay at home’ policies with new ‘work from home' spaces, but now that more and more people are returning to the office, its time to re-evaluate. Perhaps the dining room table or kitchen island no longer needs to be as multi functional as it used to be, especially now that we realize the practicality of having a quiet small space to take a zoom call. With that being said, are large open concept layouts as appealing as they once were? Time will tell…

With so many of my 2023 Interior design and kitchen trends still holding strong, putting together a fresh list of ten 2024 Interior design trends was no easy task. Yet designing with intention, purpose, and conscience is ever more important so without further ado, here is what I’m seeing, reading and hearing are leading the way for 2024.

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Chocolate Neutrals

Full of warmth and richness, an uprising in a variety of shades of browns can be seen across the board from fabrics to textiles to cabinetry and casegoods. Perhaps just an extension of everyone’s past obsession for terracotta and natural oak, deep golden wheat colours and even rusty brown are becoming more prevalent. Instead of draping a whole room in brown (more on monochromatic colour rooms later) what I am noticing are designers offsetting saturating multi-tone brown rooms by incorporate mid-range nude pinks or olive tones, a gorgeous combination if you ask me.

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Artwork by Shahla Friberg

Sculptural Art

Echoing off of my 2023 Interior Design Trends blog post, textural art pieces and wall mounted sculptures continue to be eye catching and a great way to establish a focal point within rooms by adding depth and dimension. Plaster wall murals and decorative motif wall paper in new colour ways are also making a huge splash in 2024 especially around hallways and staircases. Moving from one floor to the next becomes a journey for the eyes as the light, colour and shadows change and play with the walls throughout the day.

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Butler Pantries, Wet Bars, Coffee Nooks and Wine Storage

Functionality, convenience and storage is what all of these spaces have in common. People are no longer interested in having kitchenwares on display and small appliances lining their kitchen counters. Instead they are designating small areas to display their things in a way that not only look beautiful but feel beautiful. If you don’t have the space to designate a small room to a pantry or wine storage, an easy alternative for hiding kitchen appliances is to tuck them away in cabinetry, incorporating appliances garages to give your kitchen a clean and seamless look.


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TV lift from Nexus 21

Hide the TV

What may have started with small kitchen appliances has made its way into all forms of technology as heightened efforts are now being made to not just camouflage TV’s but hid them completely. I can’t say I am surprised as there isn’t much appeal a big black box can add to ones living room but what I have noticed is an uptick in DIY’s for reframing your TV to look more like a picture frame or even more recently, hiding it completely behind cabinetry or artwork. I have recently also seem more designers and DIYers incorporating motorized TV lifts that allow you to hide your TV in the ceiling or in a console when you are not using it. Alternatively, projectors that work in bright rooms are becoming more affordable and are much easier to hide. What does this mean for interior design though? Well it allows us to re-orientate our furniture towards socializing vs. soley staring at yet another screen. It also allows your space to become more formal when needed and casual when desired - a win-win.

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Mixing Eras and Styles

In a world where everything is mass produced, there is something appealing about collecting antiques, vintage pieces, handmade works and heirlooms. Cookie cutter spaces transform into unique places when a mix of patterns, material, textures and periods are introduced. Not only are you contributing towards sustainability but you’re also building your homes personality and charm by adding pieces that can’t easily be replicated or reproduced. Just remember, the hunt for the perfect piece or pairing takes time so be intentional not impulsive!

Laundry Room / Utility Room Makeovers

No longer falling by the wayside, laundry rooms and utility rooms alike are no longer just functional spaces but opportunities to incorporate your design style. More and more people are flipping these spaces into little dreamy, texture and colour drenched spaces that you actually want to spend time in. I’m seeing a lot of colourful statement stone countertops and backsplashes and a bold use of colour and pattern. Statement flooring like mosaic tiles are also a great way to add curb appeal to an otherwise basic room, just make sure they are proportionate to the size and make sense. Further, since the square footage of these spaces tends to be small, opting for those expensive mosaic tiles you’ve had your eye one becomes a little more digestible.


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Textured Walls

Limewash, Roman clay, and Venetian plaster walls continue to increase in popularity in 2024 as designers appetite for texture increases. Fluting kitchen islands and ribbed panelling on walls and glass are also being favoured over flat slats and panels which seemed everywhere only a year ago. Perhaps it’s just another nod towards peoples desire to mix eras/styles by taking inspiration from traditional greek columns, construction techniques and architecture but it’s giving timeless elegance that proves some things never go out of style.

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Bouclé But Different

It’s out, it’s in, it’s out it’s in. Designers can’t seem to make up their minds about how they feel about Bouclé and I think it’s because they love the texture, coziness and comfort of the fabric but the white and cream variations have oversaturated the market. What I believe is going to happen is that instead of giving it up completely people are going to start incorporating different Boucle colour ways into furniture and fabrics and begin using thicker piles to create variations. I also see the use of velvet and sueded leather become more and more popular as a way to add a pop of texture and colour to a room and incorporate a new element of interest.

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Creams, Taupes and Warm Neutrals

Bright whites are being swapped out for earthy beiges as people combine natural elements like wood furniture with pops of colour and jewel tone accents. Alternatively, monochromatic coloured rooms are also on the rise as a variation of midtown 2024 colour trends are announced by paint suppliers. I’ve seen a few people do this tastefully but definitely don’t think washing your room all in one colour is for everyone. With that being said, paint continues to be one of the easiest and most achievable ways to breathe new life into a room so there’s no reason to refrain from having some fun with it. What’s the worst that could happen? You repaint.

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Victorian Revival

As a proud owner of a Toronto Victorian home, this is definitely my favourite trend for 2024! Coming off of 2023’s hottest trend, Neoclassical opulence continues to trickle down through ornate crown mouldings, decorative ceilings, false ceiling designs, internal archways, picture mouldings and wallpapers featuring historical patterns or landscapes in new colour ways. Designers are no longer only playing with paint but they are using panelling, textures, and wallpapers on ceilings the same way they use false ceiling designs to drag your eye upwards. Parisian apartments are another great place to source inspiration for this trend as many of them illustrate how to mix eras, furniture pieces and trends tastefully.

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BONUS - Sculptural Lighting

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if it’s a little drama you’re after, a simple lighting update may just be all you need! No longer just functional, unique and interesting lighting has many designers favouring clusters of plaster lighting and over-scaled horizontal LED chandeliers over anything farmhouse. It’s also a super easy way to incorporate artistic features into a room beyond sculptures, murals, wallpaper and your customary framed paintings.

So there you have it! Ten (well 11 with the bonus) 2024 interior design trends that are on the rise!

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10 KITCHEN TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2023!

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Can you believe it’s been over a year since I first started planning my Toronto Victorian home renovation? Now, 10 months into renovating, I’m only a few weeks away from the instillation of my new kitchein! I can practically reach out into the future and touch it! What recently sweetened-the-pot further for me though, has been seeing many of my design predictions from a year ago materialize in 2023.

There is no doubt that the kitchen is and will forever be the ‘heart of a home”, but when it comes to kitchen trends for 2023, what is leading the conversation is how we interact with it. If you are an introvert, this year’s trends around making your space feel warm and cozy will probably strike a cord with you. If you are an extrovert on the other hand, kitchen trends that focus on making the space better for entertaining and hosting will be music to your ears. Remember, it’s all about how you like to interact in and with the space.

2023 KITCHEN TRENDS

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Organic Elements

Biophilic design is not a new concept, but it is one that has had a huge influence on kitchen trends in recent years. More and more, organic elements are making their way into kitchen design and you can see it in the movement towards the use of natural material like woods, glass, marble, plaster and pottery. Of course with this you will also see a counter movement away from the use of plastic and the once popular appeal of stainless steel. The use of plaster now also goes beyond crown mouldings with the rise in popularity of plaster light fixtures and range hoods. A need for natural light has people opting for big windows or Crittall doors that let the outside world in. Said to enhance a person’s creativity and general well-being, organic elements promote the notion of a balanced and environmentally conscious lifestyle through design.

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Smart Tech and Invisible Kitchens


Although people are no longer forced to stay home, it continues to be where the majority of their time is spent. Instead of focusing solely on comforts and cozy atmospheres though, there has been a shift to making the space work better for you. Whether that means an increased desire to entertain and host or simply living more efficiently, new smart technologies are allowing for all of that to happen. Appliances are getting smarter, quieter and even designed to be invisible. If you have a modern home or small kitchen, the need to have your space be as functional and practical as a conventional kitchen, yet discreet and minimal, probably resonates with you. Having an invisible kitchen not only allows you to use the space in more ways, but it’s also a great way to make a small space feel larger by blending one room into the next. This is often achieved by hiding appliances behind cabinetry faces and pocket doors, and keeping displayed objects to a minimum. Sensors on kitchen faucets are also allowing for touch-less uses, and you can now ‘order a coffee’ from your phone in one room only to moments later walk to your pantry to grab it. Further, island pop up plug outlets and sliding worktops allow for a more discrete application while allowing your island to double as home office desk. Fridges with cameras on the inside will have you ditching the need for grocery lists by allowing you to take stock of what you have at home even while on the go. This kitchen trend is only beginning to build momentum and my prediction is it’ll continue to do so for many years to come.

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Natural Wood Cabinets

What once went out of style now seems to be making a come back. Natural wood cabinets in rich, warm walnut, chestnut, and mahogany hues are gaining traction and I think it’s obvious the influence biophilic design has played in its resurgence. Unlike previous wood cabinet trends of maple and oak, natural wood cabinetry is favouring darker profiles that act as a grounding counterbalance to both light/white and saturated colour palettes. Additionally, natural wood finishes that play up grain lines can do wonders when trying to create a warm, rustic atmosphere and look great when paired with tiled floor or stone countertops. Yum!

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Statement Veins and Slab Backsplashes

The design world’s obsession with marble (and materials that can easily mimic the look of marble, like porcelain) will be going nowhere. In 2023, statement veins are only going to get more popular as designers and homeowners continue to favour large expressive slabs that carry beyond just countertops and islands. An obvious benefit to this approach is a clean look with less grout lines, however it does come at a higher cost. More and more, designers are leaning on statement veins to add character to a kitchen, many favouring Calacatta Viola or Calacutta Gold, however some bold tastemakers are using colourful varieties that to me are total ‘design eye candy’.

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Credit: Constanze Ladner

2023 Kitchen Trends - wine display and bar by Maree Homer

Wine display and bar by Maree Homer

Pantries and Wine Displays

If how we interact in our space is leading the conversation around kitchens then it should be of no surprise that the desire for more concealed storage or even well displayed storage, has found its way onto this list of 2023 kitchen trends. Luxury home builders are already starting to incorporate butler pantries with additional work spaces into new builds while hidden coffee bars and glass enclosed wine displays are becoming more common place in home renovations. Instead of hiding things away in your basement cellar, kitchen larders allow you to store things close by while also hiding small every day appliances. If you like to entertain and happen to have a large collection of wine, putting it on display is becoming even more fashionable. Wine and beverage fridges alike are becoming more prevalent in households that love to entertain, and I have to say, I’m totally here for it.

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Kitchen Island Revised

Given curved furniture was such a big trend last year, it’s no surprise that it has also made its way into kitchen design. While rectangular islands are still a popular silhouette, curved kitchen islands are becoming increasingly trendy. Moreover, since the pandemic, homeowners need the kitchen island to serve multiple purposes. Larger, even ‘double island’ kitchen designs are popping up everywhere which is great if you have the space. For those of us who don’t, wood slats or tambour wood panels are a popular application DIY-ers and designers alike are using to draw attention to the kitchen islands.


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Statement Lighting

One of my personal favourite kitchen trends for 2023 - lighting in the kitchen - should no longer be just functional! More unique and interesting lighting is a major theme this year with plaster lighting specifically stealing the lime light. It’s about adding character to the space and I’m already seeing less ‘pairs of pendent lighting’ and more ‘over-scaled chandeliers’, that span the room horizontally. Other natural materials like rattan, cane, wicker and rope will also continue to remain popular in the year to come as well as the practice of layering your lighting. Personally I think lighting is often overlooked when it comes to kitchen design and I believe a simple lighting update has the ability to breath new life into a space without having to redo the kitchen entirely. And it’s a lot cheaper too!

2023 Kitchen Trends - Stained Glass Cabinetry!

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Glass and Cane Cabinet Doors

From stained glass to plain glass, homeowners and designers alike are looking for ways to add a touch of elegance into their kitchen designs. If you are not into the floating shelf or ‘no upper cabinetry’ trends that have been going strong since 2020, then perhaps this is the news your have been waiting for. Glass, stained or otherwise, doesn’t always have to follow the traditional sense either. Modernize it. Make it your own. Into minimalism, keep it simple with just a black Crittall style frame or play with the flutted glass panels. Want something more traditional, add colour accents into your motif or throw in some bevelled glass to make it sparkle! Cane is also a fun cabinet design trends that I have noticed gaining popularity in the last year and based on what I’m seeing, it’s all so gorgeous!

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Arches In The Kitchen

A trend that is still going strong in 2023, interior archways are a beautiful way to add character into a home. Their design in nature has a way of elevating a space with minimal effort by drawing your eye up towards the ceiling. Having one or two can also help create focal points in a space (as long as you don’t overdue them!). Prior to renovating my Romanesque Victorian home in Toronto there were no internal archways but since we have one at the front entrance, I thought it would be suitable to bring that design feature inside in some way. What I ended up doing was using it as the entrance way into my small walk up bar/wine display. I think it helps create a focal point for the bar and makes for an interesting design feature.

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Warm Neutrals

If you love white kitchens you may be happy to hear that they aren’t going out of style. Well not exactly…more so evolving. Expect to see the adaptation of warm neutrals like creamy whites and soft greys in 2023, as we try harder to compliment the many natural wood tones and organic elements the design world loves so much. If you are scared to play with colour and don’t like the bold, warm or moody kitchen aesthetic (they definitely aren’t for the faint of heart), warming up the paint colours may just be the little refresh you need to update your home.

A Few Honorable Mentions

Art In The Kitchen

Instead of using plates or copper pots and pans to add character to the kitchen, framed artwork has made its way onto floating shelves and walls in recent years. Although not a new kitchen trend for 2023, it’s still one that is going strong and I predict will stick around for awhile.

Plaster Ranges

Designers and homeowners alike seem to be sick of looking at stainless steel hood ranges and I do not blame them. In 2023, expect to see more people opting for plaster range hoods with vent inserts instead of the wall mounted stainless steel ones that at one point seemed to be everywhere.

No Upper Cabinets

Not a new trend but one that continues to be strong is the theme of having no upper cabinets. Of course, not always practical if you need more storage, but if you like the minimalist appeal and white-space you get back from not having cabinetry everywhere, then by all means, go for it! After all, it’s really about what works for you.


Although this blog post is all about kitchen trends for 2023, remember it’s always best to design your kitchen based on how you interact with it, and what works best for you! Thank you for joining me today and taking interest in this 2023 kitchen design trend report! If you have any questions or comments about Biophillic design, butler pantries, smart kitchens, statement lighting, wood kitchen cabinetry, arch doorways or decor trends made of organic elements like rattan and plaster, feel free to leave them in the comment section below!

Until next time,

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