Designers Are Ready to See These Pattern Trends in 2024, From Toile to Embroidery
While we’ve been tracking the 2024 colors of the year for quite some time now, it’s recently come to our attention that there’s another design category worth keeping an eye on for the year ahead: pattern.
Unique, funky, and bold patterns are having a big moment in interiors. Many designers are saying goodbye to stark minimalism and reverting to retro, citing toile, embroidery, and florals as patterns they're looking forward to using in 2024.
We turned to a few of our favorite designers and design pros for their insights, and here’s what they had to say.
More is More
Most design pros agree: minimalism is taking a backseat in 2024. As interior designer Jay Jeffers notes, this year is all about embracing more.
“More color, more pattern, and more personality,” he says. “Mixing and matching different patterns is a perfect avenue for unleashing creativity.”
Modern Interpretations of Old Favorites
According to Marie Joh, head of merchandising for The Six Bells, this year is the time for breathing new life into old classics.
Some of her favorite modern interpretations for 2024 include a lot of toile, quilted prints and patterns, and floral vine patterns on everything from wallpaper to pajamas.
Jeffers agrees, noting we’ll continue to see florals and geometric patterns this year, often layered and in richer hues.
“Watercolor-inspired patterns are also pretty timeless, as evidenced by my own San Francisco home,” he says.
All the Favorites on a Bigger Scale
Design by Andi Morse Design / Photo by Heidi Harris
One great way to freshen up an old classic is to adjust the scale, says designer Benji Lewis.
“For the adventurous, large-scale patterns work brilliantly—a floral and a damask for example, as long as you offset things by using contrasting textures,” he says.
Classic Bases
If you’re eager to hop on the popular trend of layering various patterns in one space, Joh says this is the perfect way to make the most of classic patterns as your base.
“Bold stripes, gingham, plaid, and a dotted print are so easy to mix with different styles,” she says.
Jeffers seconds this, noting that timeless patterns also mean versatility.
“These patterns can be incorporated anywhere in your space from furniture to textiles,” he says. “Classic is never a bad thing."
Patterns Mixed with Texture
Design by Andi Morse Design / Photo by Heidi Harris
According to Hilde Leiaghat, Pom Pom at Home’s founder and CEO, it’s not just about the pattern—it’s about the fabric, too. In 2024, she suggests we’ll see a lot more plaid, specifically in wool.
“Plaids were huge last year and will continue to be woven into the home this year,” she says.
Aesthetic-Inspired Picks
Design by Andi Morse Design / Photo by Heidi Harris
In some cases, the patterns on the rise are a direct result of whatever aesthetic is currently trending.
“With people leaning into the whole quiet luxury aesthetic, stripes are an easy way to play into that,” Leiaghat says. “We are sure to see more stripes in calming hues this year.”
Dainty Little Extras
With all these nods to tradition, Joh says we’ll continue to see patterns that feature cross-stitching and embroidery elements, as well as other nods to the girly aesthetic.
“[These] can add nice texture and interest to pillows, napkins, and quilts,” she says. “Bows or not, ditsy florals and the girly aesthetic are here to stay.”
Statement-Making Spaces
Design by Andi Morse Design / Photo by Marc Mauldin
If you’re looking to make a statement with patterns this year, Joh says it’s not the time to start small. Instead, focus your attention on one element, and then go all in.
“Go big on one big thing,” she says. “A new comforter, a blanket for the old couch, a quilt hanging from the wall—it’s easy to inject some pattern and personality into a space.”
Patterns in Unexpected Places
Jeffers is a firm believer that it’s not simply what pattern you use—it’s where you use it.
“I love patterns in unexpected places, like a bold wallpaper on the ceiling of a room to elevate the aesthetic,” he says. “Bathrooms are another unexpected area to play with patterns, whether through a bold wallpaper or unique mosaic tile on the walls or floor.”
Color-Matched Picks
If you’re eager to add patterns but aren’t sure how to pick the right one, Jeffers suggests browsing for options in your pre-existing color family.
“I always recommend starting [with patterns] in the same color family for a cohesive look, then building from there,” he says.
Whatever's Best for You
Leiaghat says, most importantly, whatever pattern calls to you is the right one.
“There are so many patterns that we see on the market but no one pattern stands out on its own for everyone,” she says.
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