This year is poised to shift design dramatically in ways far from recent years. 

This is even hinted at by Pantone's release of Peach Fuzz as the Color of the Year 2024, which the company has described as a reflection of an earnest desire to connect to something softer. 

2024 is moving us towards something that is not only gentler but also calming, assuring and even nurturing. We are looking at an expression of the sentiment to return to simpler times, evocative of our memories and everything familiar.

That being said, we can expect 2024 to emphasize hues, materials and textures that are more classic — elements that can convey emotions and tell a story. 

Design is anticipated to veer away from hard minimalism and throw out the window the much-loved and overly used industrial-looking layouts that have dominated the scene for a long time. 

Instead, interior arrangements will move towards a more maximalist approach that creates a more lived-in and layered look, primarily by incorporating traditional and vintage pieces.

Pantone's Peach Fuzz will be accompanied by more somber and muted palettes of browns and other earth tones, stressing the idea of keeping us more grounded. This starkly contrasts with the whites, greys and cool shades that were popular in 2023 and are expected to fall out of popularity in 2024.

Yet, not everything will say goodbye. 2023 saw us fall in love with bouclé, herringbone, or stacked fabric and components that exude a quiet luxury and reflect an attention to subtle detail. We can still expect these patterns to continue to be enjoyed for years, the same with continued interest and exploration of biophilic interiors.