She continues: “This also means they’re a great paint alternative for anyone in need of a more hypoallergenic option, as they are much more resistant to mould and bacteria.”
5 of the hottest interior trends for 2024 – according to experts By Sam Wylie-Harris, PA From fashionable furnishings to luxe lighting, if you’re looking for inspiration and thinking about a feel-good fix to up your interiors game, designers are already predicting how your space could take shape. And with so many collections, schemes and tweaks at every turn,we’ve asked the experts at leading home design platform Houzz to narrow it down and share their forecast…
2. Bare wood kitchens
Painted wooden cabinetry has been a popular mainstay in kitchen design for years, says Harrison. “However, we’re seeing an emerging trend of unpainted wooden cabinets creep in, with homeowners increasingly opting to let the natural wood grain shine through by foregoing paint on their kitchen cabinets.” This unpainted wood look lets the inherent warmth and visual depth of materials like oak and plywood take centre stage, she says.“For many years we’ve been choosing natural timber finishes for our kitchen and interior projects, and this has escalated in popularity recently,” says Lizzie O’Neill, director, E J Studio. “Timber has such a rich, tactile quality that’s unmatched by other finishes. It also provides versatility over time as it can be easily updated by oiling to lighten or darken it, depending on changing trends,” suggests O’Neill. “With everyday wear and tear it becomes ever-more beautiful and representative of the lives that have been lived around it.”
1. Traditional wall treatments
“An interest in traditional materials and crafts has been growing for a while and this looks set to continue, with traditional wall treatments such as limewash paint and tadelakt [a Moroccan style of plaster] becoming more popular,” says Houzz UK editor,Victoria Harrison. These wall treatments create a beautiful suede-like texture, and with recent developments meaning they’re more readily available in different shades,Harrison says they are seen being used much more.“Both limewash paints and tadelakt plaster also have the added benefit of being more environmentally friendly, as they’re primarily natural substances – and don’t include any chemicals typically found in other wall finishes,” Harrison explains.
3. Squishy, sumptuous seating
Emphasis is firmly on comfort in the home next year with designers embracing curved silhouettes, plushly padded upholstery, and sumptuous textiles you just want to sink
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