The past year proved challenging for everyone, so much so that even globally renowned designers aimed to elevate happiness levels and declared 2024 the year of dopamine decor. You know, to step into your home and be filled with joy from colors, prints, and furniture, momentarily forgetting what lies beyond the doors of your abode.
Jokes aside, this is far from all that will be captivating and relevant in the field of architecture and construction next year. Enhance Development has compiled the six most interesting trends for 2024 from leading architects and designers worldwide.
Jokes aside, this is far from all that will be captivating and relevant in the field of architecture and construction next year. Enhance Development has compiled the six most interesting trends for 2024 from leading architects and designers worldwide.
- Integration of Technology with Aesthetics
Life is becoming even more technological. Therefore, we can expect more smart projects and technology integrations in our homes. Smart homes will include smart lighting and automated furniture. But aesthetics won't be neglected! The homes of the future will be characterized by functionality, technology, and beauty.
- Nature, Eco-friendliness, Awareness
Technology cannot replace people's love for nature. In 2024, a special place is reserved for it. Spaces will be filled with natural elements, from interior gardens to botanical prints. Conscious approaches to construction, energy-efficient solutions, ethics, and a commitment to environmental cleanliness are indispensable in the coming year. Preference is given to sustainable and easily recyclable materials.
- Dopamine, which we lacked so much in 2023
In practice, the "dopamine trend" means creating a space that enhances the happiness hormone for the home's residents. Elements of decor, wallpapers, playful furniture, unusual materials, and interesting things come into play. Plus, a variety of colors, seemingly mismatched colors, textures, bold combinations!
Designers suggest moving away from restrained classics if it has long bored you and, most importantly, does not make you happy. Conversely, ditch modernism if you've always dreamed of classicism. Your home should resonate with you. Fewer rules, more of your individuality, and a deep sense of satisfaction from your own living space.
Designers suggest moving away from restrained classics if it has long bored you and, most importantly, does not make you happy. Conversely, ditch modernism if you've always dreamed of classicism. Your home should resonate with you. Fewer rules, more of your individuality, and a deep sense of satisfaction from your own living space.
- Chocolate, Burnt Orange, and Mustard
If dopamine and joy are evoked by following trends for you, then take a look at trendy chocolate brown, mustard, and burnt orange colors. Green has not disappeared from the rating. It has endeared itself since the beginning of the pandemic and has been proven to positively impact people's mental health. The relevant shades of green in the interiors for 2024 include sage green and emerald.
- Limewash Paint to Add Warmth to the Home
Limewash has been a leader for several seasons. This time, it is also the number one choice among popular materials and finishes. Designers add that it now becomes softer and more enveloping. Limewash is a mixture of crushed, burned, and pigmented limestone. As a result, it provides a matte, chalky texture reminiscent of suede. The 'warm trend' continues with ceramics, terracotta, and light wood.
- Curves, Rounded, or Stretched Shapes
Replacing the right and clear forms with rounded and stretched shapes and curves will take center stage. Yet, the love for Scandinavian purity of lines, minimal color, simplicity, and organic textures has not disappeared.
In summary, 2024 promises to be a year of innovations, advanced technologies, diversity, and a return to nature. Whether you love the luxury of maximalism, the tranquility of conscious minimalism, or a fusion of both, there are trends for everyone.
