Interior designers share 6 living-room trends that are in this year and 5 we’re leaving behind

May 27, 2024

Interior designers share 6 living-room trends that are in this year and 5 we’re leaving behind


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Earth tones are so in this year.

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  • Business Insider asked interior designers which living-room trends are in and out this year.
  • The experts said earthy tones and brass accents will be popular throughout 2024. 
  • Barbiecore accents, , and large armchairs will be phased out this year.
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There’s not much we can do about and — but we can control how we decorate the space we live in.

And now, we’re starting with the living room. Business Insider asked interior designers which living-room trends are in and out this year.

Here’s what they said.

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Custom upholstery is here to stay in 2024.


If you don’t want to buy a new couch, you can try getting the one you have reupholstered.

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Alex Bass, interior designer and founder and CEO of Art Advisory & Interior Design Studio , told Business Insider using custom upholstery to without buying new furniture is so in.

She said more and more people will try “refreshing an old ottoman or making new pillows with some fun prints to bring color and texture” to a home.

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Earthy tones are on the rise.


Brown couches might be more popular than gray ones this year.

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Claire Paquin, interior designer and founder of , told BI that in 2024 we’ll see more earthy tones in living-room spaces.

“My clients are attracted to rich hues like forest green, berry, and rust, which and warm,” she said.

Grays and cool neutrals will continue to find their way into designs but with less regularity.

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Brass accents will continue to rise in popularity.


You may see storage cabinets with brass knobs and pulls this year.

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Kellie Sirna, interior designer and founder of , said brass accents will remain popular this year.

“Brass always adds a bit of glam to a space and warms up the room,” she said, adding that we’ll likely see the finish on knobs, light fixtures, and even cutlery.

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Statement rugs are so in.


Rugs don’t have to be square or rectangle.

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Denise Davies, interior designer and founder of , said uniquely shaped rugs are on trend for 2024.

“I’m seeing a lot now with different-shaped rugs — rounded, egg-shaped, etc. — as opposed to just a rectangle,” she said. “This immediately gives a space more interest and allows the eye to wander the room rather than fixate on one piece.”

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We’ll continue to see furniture with storage in living rooms.


Storage ottomans can keep blankets hidden until they’re needed.

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Elana Cline, designer and founder of , told BI that visual clutter is out, so furniture with is in.

She said hiding visual clutter “can help keep the mind focused and the room more tranquil.”

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On the other hand, all-white rooms are still out of style.


Rooms can benefit from a pop of color.

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Amy Youngblood, founder and lead designer at , said all-white rooms are still out for 2024.

“All-white everything gives the home a sterile look, which lacks coziness and comfort,” she said. “Without some pops of color, texture, or contrast, your space will not feel inviting for everyday living and entertaining.”

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Barbiecore was a fleeting trend.


Some trends fade fast because they’re based on movies or pop culture.

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Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder of , told BI that buzzy trends like are on their way out.

“It’s not realistic or sustainable to overhaul your entire home’s aesthetic each time a new buzzword hits the social-media sphere or a popular new movie comes out,” she said.

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Monochromatic color schemes are fading out.


Too much of one color isn’t always a good thing.

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Youngblood said we’ll see fewer monochromatic color schemes in living spaces this year. They’re just not exciting enough.

“It’s so important to mix textures and blend in contrasting and bolder elements to create an interesting space,” she said.

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Black interiors won’t be back in 2024.


Black isn’t much of a carefree wall color.

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Young said we won’t see the color black in living rooms much this year.

“People are increasingly drawn to calming, brighter, more carefree colors in their homes as a way to relax and recharge in their space, so I think we’ll see less use of black as the primary color in a room,” she told BI.

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Chunky armchairs are a thing of the past.


Chairs with thick arms can look dated.

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Interior designer told BI that furniture with big arms will not be trendy by the end of the year.

“Furniture with huge arms won’t be sticking around in 2024,” she said. ” … it feels clunky and dated, and people want more refined and elegant pieces these days.”

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