This year gave us so many different aesthetics and home trends that it’s tough to see how 2024 could bring us anything more—or at least anything different.
18.11.2023 - 11:33 / thespruce.com
As 2023 draws to a close, you might already have resolved to refresh the look of your home. If that means a new furniture purchase is on the horizon, you might be wondering what trends are waiting—or will be continuing—in 2024.
We spoke with furniture experts to gain insight on what to expect. Spoiler alert: Comfort is still king, but you don’t have to sacrifice beauty to achieve it.
Here are the furniture design trends we can't wait to see in 2024.
Erin Williamson
Sharp furniture lines will continue to dissolve into softer curves and forms. Caitie Smithe, designer and stylist at Walter E. Smithe Furniture and Design, says these trend indicates a preference toward more organic styles in furniture and home decor.
“Straight lines aren't really inherently organic, whereas a curved line is more what you would see in nature,” she explains.
Stephanie Bertha, co-owner of Barstool Comforts, agrees.
«When it comes to furniture trends, especially bar stools, we're seeing a distinct shift towards gentle curves over sharp lines,” she says, adding that it’s a soft, subtle look that “invites you to take a seat and stay awhile.”
Erin Williamson
Comfort is king, and not just for the couch. You’ll see plusher cushioning for more types of seating, including upholstered seats and/or backs for barstools, especially those designed for use at the kitchen island or peninsula.
“Once people started working from home, comfort became a priority, especially for those who doubled their kitchen as an office,” Bertha explains.
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A table is still a table, but where and how you use that table in your home is completely up to you.
“Being able to take pieces and be more flexible with them is really important,” says Darrell
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