York House Designs. “Kitchens will sometimes have as many as five or six lighting circuits to make sure they’re well suited to every eventuality from family breakfast, to a couple’s date night in, to large parties and deep cleaning.” Furthermore, Harrison says during the autumn design fairs lighting closely resembled art installations, rather than purely for illumination.
“We expect to see this crossing over into homes next year, with statement wall sconces shaping up to be a top trend.”
5. Autumnal colours
Last year we predicted a shift from cool colours to a warmer palette, and we expect to see an evolution of this trend, says Harrison, with rich autumnal shades taking centre stage in 2024. “Red, arguably the colour of the season during September’s fashion weeks, is beginning to creep into interiors, with warm shades such as plum and burgundy making their way into kitchen and home designs. “Tones of ochre, terracotta and caramel were all spotted throughout this year’s Decorex show and designers on Houzz continue to highlight the versatility of earthy green shades,” says Harrison. Bailey says: “We’re using a lot more red in various shades and textures this season and our clients are loving it. “Tones of red come alive as an accent or as a canvas for other items. Red has that dual sense of passion, strength, love and joy, but can also signal conflict or danger, so the application is everything,” she notes.
Photo: Julie May Yong
Photo: Stephanie Bailey
Photo:Victoria Harrison
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