Here’s what’s clicking in the world of home and real estate news:
- Leading designers are going gaga for warm neutrals in 2023, with taupe, beige, and gray leading the palette pack. Who knew beige could be the new black?
- Wood slat walls are the latest darling of home design, ditching the wallpaper revival before it could really take off. Let’s just hope termites don’t get the memo.
- Once an old folks’ favorite, pickleball courts are now popping up in ritzy houses across America. Whether you’re team tennis or think badminton is the bee’s knees, pickleball might just finagle its way into your heart (and backyard).
- Furniture with curves are making a comeback. Square may be practical, but when did practical ever look good on an Instagram feed? We can just see the flock of millennials snuggling up in their vintage egg chairs and sipping on oat milk lattes.
Round up on the round off
Into the Neutral Zone – All hail warmth and subtlety
The days of neon and overly vibrant shades have been given the cold shoulder. Designers are swooning over a palette of warm neutrals, with lush layers of taupe, beige, and gray. Whole rooms are being painted floor to ceiling in these soothing, modest shades. But remember, overdoing anything including beige leads us into the ‘blandland’ so, moderation is key.
Hip to be a Slat – Rise of the timber trend
The home trend that left wall-papers ‘paper-thin,’ quite literally, is the wood slat wall. For those hopping on this bandwagon, remember this: termites are your new arch-enemies and paying for pest control is your new hobby.
Pop it, Pickle it – Courts for all corners
Creating personal pickleball courts is now a ‘thing’ among moneyed class. A clue for more humble homeowners: avoid the feeling of alienation by reinterpreting high cost sports facilities. Got an old table? You’ve got yourself a ping-pong arena!
Curvaceous Furniture – The return of the retro recliners
Last but not least, prepare for an invasion of the curvy couches, oval ottomans, and arced armchairs! Yes, folks, furniture with curves is having a moment and it’s no wonder. After all, we’ve been sitting in square office cubicles for way too long, haven’t we?
In the twisted labyrinth of home design trends, there’s a bizarre fascination with what’s old becoming new again. Though we revere the Spartan respect for functionality, isn’t it refreshing when your home wafts a gentle whiff of nostalgia and quirk? It’s like stepping into a way-back machine while keeping a foot firmly planted in the comforts of the present.
In the world of home bling, where love seats turn into chaise lounges faster than you can say “toss pillow,” this year brings us an intriguing mix. Who knows? Maybe you have been sitting on your next Pinterest-worthy corner. So, the hot takeaway, folks? Be not afraid to experiment, break a few design rules if that tickles your fancy. After all, home is where you hide your pickleball paddle and nap on a curvaceous couch, isn’t it?
Original article: https://www.inman.com/2023/12/29/pickleball-and-neutral-walls-the-top-5-home-design-trends-for-2024/
