Designers share 4 home trends that will be in this summer and 4 that will be out

2024-06-05T11:24:01Z

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A sofa with a pink back and pillows, a ceiling made with straw and other natural materials, and several arched doorways with glass doors — Designers said trends like maximalism and curved doorways will be on the rise this summer.

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Designers shared the that will be in and out this summer.
People are gravitating toward bold styles, curves, and water features.
Minimalism, all-white kitchens, and soft monochromatic looks are falling out of favor.

Renovating a home can be pretty expensive. In fact, the . Before spending that kind of money on upgrades and shopping for new pieces, take a look at what trends are in and out this summer.

To figure out which updates are worth the splurge, Business Insider spoke to four designers. Here’s what they said.

Bold styles and patterns will be thriving this summer.

More people are creating interesting spaces by mixing patterns and colors.

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The designers we spoke to said is all about taking risks this summer.

“2024 has been about not playing it safe, design-wise,” said Sunita Ritesh, founder and principal designer at . “I see more textures, bold colors, and patterns.”

Designer also told BI that bold styles are becoming more popular, citing maximalism luxe — a mix of many pieces to create a luxurious, abundant feel — as a new defining trend. According to H-Millard, more people are mixing color, shape, and patterns to create visual drama.

Greens and blues are making a comeback.

Green and blue hues are trending in homes.

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Charmain Bibby, owner and principal designer at , predicts that bold greens and blues, especially mixed into colorful and geometric patterns, will make a comeback this season.

H-Millard also thinks are on the rise.

“Floral patterns mixed with animals or birds lean into the need to be surrounded by nature, which connects with the that’s been increasing since COVID,” said H-Millard.

Curves and archways are on the rise.

Curves add a visual softness to a living space.

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H-Millard said curves and arches will become more popular in the home this summer. According to the designer, the curves in archways, doors, and hallways create visual warmth and softness in shape.

Indoor and outdoor water features are gaining traction.

Plunge pools are becoming more popular.

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Ritesh has seen an increase in water features in the home. Though these features are more commonly seen outdoors, the designer predicts a rising demand for indoor fountains and highlight-wall waterfalls.

According to designer Gillian Ley, founder of , plunge pools are also trending in outdoor living areas. “Their compact size creates an optimal addition to any outdoor space, which can be used for , health, relaxation, and well-being,” she said.

The designer also told BI that plunge-pool sanctuaries surrounded by like speakers, atmospheric night lighting, and decorative privacy panels are becoming increasingly popular.

On the other hand, minimalism is waning.

Fewer people are leaning toward minimalist styles.

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Though the has been popular for years, H-Millard said minimalism is out this summer.

Ritesh also predicts homeowners will move away from the safety of simple minimalism in favor of bolder and louder choices.

White kitchens are losing appeal.

Designers expect patterns and colors to replace all-white kitchens.

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White kitchens have long been a staple in home design, but the designers we spoke to said this trend is waning.

“Don’t gasp for air — white will be around forever,” said H-Millard. “However, white is now being woven into patterns and composed with positive and negative space.”

Ritesh also told BI that she expects white kitchens to fade away and has seen a greater demand for colored cabinets.

Straight lines and narrow spaces are falling out of favor.

More people are opting for open, airy concepts instead of narrow spaces with linear designs.

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Many people are also moving away from straight lines and narrow spaces this summer. According to H-Millard, sharp lines and linear designs lack the open, airy vibe that many people want.

Monochromatic looks are going away.

Beige and white monochromatic concepts are falling out of favor.

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Popular for its calming ambiance and subtlety, the monochromatic, tone-on-tone look offered serenity during the winter. But as summer heats up, the designers said these subtle looks aren’t hitting the sweet spot.

“The vanilla, tone-on-tone monochromatic interiors are definitely fading,” said Bibby. The designer expects cream and beige hues to be replaced with more colorful options.