THE LUMENS INNOVATORS COUNCIL PREDICTS 2024 DESIGN TRENDS AND MORE

THE LUMENS INNOVATORS COUNCIL PREDICTS 2024 DESIGN TRENDS AND MORE

As we bid adieu to 2023, Lumens gathered our cohort of thought leaders in the design space to reflect on the passing fads of 2023 and the trends destined to last into 2024 and beyond. Across the board, our experts predict a major return to warm earth tones and richly textured materials in 2024. Their answers covered everything from archways to LEDs, but focused largely on the theme of warmth in our spaces – a notable departure from the bright whites and shades of gray that dominated the past decade. 

READ ON TO DISCOVER THEIR INSIGHTS FROM 2023 AND PREDICTIONS FOR WHAT 2024 HAS IN STORE.  TO BECOME A LUMENS TRADE ADVANTAGE PARTNER, JOIN HERE.

IN 2023, WE APPRECIATED NATURE’S EMBRACE – INDOORS AND OUT. 

Alvin Wayne: This year, we saw tons of color and more nature coming inside.  

Victoria Tonelli: I think the most noteworthy change in 2023 was veering away from cool-tone neutrals like gray and bright whites and leaning into the creamier, earthy tones. I think a lot of us predicted that this change was coming and that warm neutrals would become loved by designers and our customers alike. This change has resulted in much warmer feeling spaces and neutral spaces that often have more depth of color and materials.  

Adi Goodrich: 2023 brought less Zellige tile (Thank God) and more artist-made furniture in interior design projects. Big Win! 

Anne Sage: We definitely saw a lot more color this past year than in previous years, and the “white box” house without much architectural interest seems to be less and less relevant. I do wish my “less big box furniture” prediction had turned out to be true in 2023, but alas we seem to be experiencing more throwaway purchasing than ever. 

FOR 2024: RICH, TEXTURED MATERIALS WILL REPLACE SHINE  

Wesley Moon: I predict we’ll move away from brass tones and get more into pewter and anthracite finishes that are still warm, but not golden. 

VT: I think texture will be everything in 2024. I love the mixing of materials we’re seeing. I have an unspoken rule for every space I design that we need a minimum of three very different textures of materials. Mixing plush velvet with smooth metals, rough stone and rich woods.  

I think mixing all these contrasting materials can create layered, interesting spaces. I no longer want my spaces to feel “perfect.” The beauty is in these natural materials’ imperfections.  

Aged brass, oiled rubbed bronze, blackened bronze, tarnished silver will all replace the satin brass trend that saturated the market a few years back. These finishes feel more organic and earthy and marry well with the shift towards warmer neutral and organic spaces.  

…ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO WOOD

AW: I think contrasting wood tones and smoked and tinted glass will be a big trend in materials for 2024. 

AG: I think people are going to go for more deep colored woods like cherry, red oak and mahogany.  

AS: Walnut wood and other dark toned woods are going to continue to increase in popularity in 2024. I’ve been noticing that many new builds and renovations are opting for dark wood floors over the light, bright, white oak that was popular for so many years before. 

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