A nod to the past, authentic family heirlooms
This year, there’s a growing rejection of cookie-cutter interior design. Personalization is key, with vintage, artisanal, and heirloom pieces favoured over mass-produced items. This trend encourages homeowners to infuse their spaces with character and individuality. Sourcing from your history makes it even better, whether it’s an heirloom from a family member, or started by you with a piece curated from a memorable trip that your children will fight over one day. Authentic pieces are not only on trend, they are meant to last.
Unique and organic-shaped objects
Unconventional shapes will take centre stage in 2024. Gone are the days of a perfect white porcelain dinner set or a perfectly symmetrical vase. Shapes are fluid, imperfect and natural for 2024. For example, this great organic-shaped mirror.
A collector’s mentality to art
It has become evident that the recent hype around NFTs (non-fungible token) and digital art has not significantly affected the market for contemporary art. Whether it is a large or small piece, owning meaningful artwork can add a splash of colour and texture to any wall and allow you to engage with it as a collector. Taking the time to visit local art galleries and art crawls is an excellent way to explore the arts, bring perspective, and connect with the creative community. Collecting art is not just for the rich and famous; anyone can start with a willingness and some initiative, whether in the form of canvas or print. Even the smallest of pieces, when specially curated, can have a significant impact on any space.
For booklovers a home library
Bookshelves are making a natural comeback in 2024, and when they are built-in, it provides a simple, beautiful and authentic design element to any room in your home. Bookshelves maximize the functionality of your home’s square footage and are often a solution to unused spaces such as under the stairs, wide hallways, or closets.
Icons of the design world
The best way to predict the future is by interpreting what’s happened before and worked. Classics like the Eames lounger, the Carl Hansen wishbone chair, the silhouette of a Noguchi lamp, the playful lights by Ingo Maurer or streamlined ones by Achille Castiglioni, have elevated spaces for decades, and the idea of buying once and buying well is always ahead of the curve. In Canada, there are great resources for sourcing classic icons through vintage shops as well as online sites.
Stripes
Patterns tend to come and go quickly in interiors and fashion, but stripes have always been a reliable and classic choice. The iconic look has a timeless and luxurious quality that will never go out of style — think of
French sailor’s stripes or the umbrellas on a beach in Positano. They can add a subtle touch to a table setting or make a bold statement as wallpaper. Stripes evoke a sense of nostalgia while remaining future-proof, making them a versatile pattern that will always look good, whether it’s today, five years from now, or 15 years into the future.