6 Home Trends Designers Can't Wait to Say Goodbye to in 2024

It's clear that there are many interior design trends that stand the test of time and show up year after year, but there are many that don't. With the year coming to an end, we asked a handful of interior pros which trends they want to say goodbye to in 2024—and their answers might surprise you. Our biggest takeaways? Excessive neutrals and minimalism are out.

Curious to know more about the home decor trends that likely won’t be as popular next year? Read on to find out.

All-White Aesthetic

The color white will never go out of style, but the all-white look is very much over according to some designers.

Kara Thomas, founder and principal designer at Studio KT says that the all-white/neutral aesthetic lacks personality and that's why it's on her must-go list.

"No more playing it safe! I'm expecting to see deep, dark hues used more in the home.”

Yvonne Wigstead, the director of Indigo Acre Interior Designers, couldn’t agree more. According to her, white lacks personality and individuality.

"While it does offer a minimalist charm, it's become so ubiquitous that it leaves little room for individual personality or creative expression," Wigstead says. "The result is often homes that look more like art galleries than spaces meant for living, which undermines the warmth and inviting atmosphere that, in my opinion, a home should offer.”

Partially Slatted Walls

Nature-inspired interiors are very on trend and one popular way to get this look is with slatted walls. While slatted walls aren't going anywhere, Aman Garcha, lead designer at Styling Spaces, says that too many people have jumped on this trend in the wrong way with partially slatted walls.

According to Garcha, partially slatted walls look incomplete, so she would love to leave this trend behind this year.

“Admittedly, I love all sorts of paneling as it can add character and depth to a space. Over the past few years, we've seen a lot of slatted walls, and although I think they look great when an entire wall is slatted, a partially slatted wall just looks like you've run out of budget and can't afford to finish it.”

Excessive Minimalism

Minimalist interiors have been around for years but when minimalism is taken to the extreme in the home, that’s when it can make a home feel almost clinical.

Elizabeth Vergara of Vergara Homes says she would leave behind excessive minimalism because "it can sometimes make a home feel cold, unwelcoming, and honestly rather lonely.” And that is just the opposite of the feelings a home should evoke.

Berber Rugs

Berber rugs have been seen everywhere for a long time and even more so in homes that embraced the Scandinavian design aesthetic.

Sophie Clemson, designer, and co-founder of The Living House says it’s time to move on.

“Berber rugs have been very popular over the last few years. However, more recently, vintage traditional rugs have taken over in the popularity stakes, and we believe they're here to stay for a while yet," Clemson says. "We’re ready to embrace traditional rugs when mixed with modern pieces, for a transitional style.”

Modern Farmhouse Movement

The modern farmhouse movement is a mix of traditional farmhouse style and modern touches combined. It’s this combination that Thomas objects to and feels it’s time to leave behind in 2023. Instead.

“I hope to see more details that speak more to classical architecture and craftsmanship—molding, trim, columns, and antiques," Thomas says.

Shades of Gray

While gray has enjoyed its moment as a very popular neutral, some designers can’t wait to see the back of this shade.

Aman Garcha from Styling Spaces is one designer who has had enough of this neutral color for several reasons, including that it makes a room feel bland and a tad sterile.

"Gray really limits the other colors you can use in the room as you would have to stick to cooler tones to make the room work."

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