BOSTON – Wild, colorful, sustainable: These are some of the characteristics of the design trends that Wayfair Professional is touting for 2024.
“From Creative Play to Futuristic Forms, this year’s trends are more bold and transformative than ever,” said Rebecca Breslin, senior design manager for Wayfair Professional. “We’re excited to put forth these unique and exciting curations to provide pros with an incredible source of inspiration and highlight the breadth of selection we have to offer,” she said.
“As a go-to for businesses big and small, our emphasis is on creating memorable, sustainable and energizing spaces that cater to their evolving business needs,” she added.
The five major themes identified are:
Extravagant Escape:
This trend pulls its inspiration from nature, offering eccentric motifs and vintage-inspired silhouettes combined with a lush palette that’s evocative of Key West. Wayfair’s experts see this transportive trend as appropriate for commercial spaces as well as short-term rentals.
Monochromatic Layers
Tonal palettes such as deep blue and peachy pink get a modern makeover by incorporating sculptural pieces and some artful pattern mixing. A single anchor color can set the mood with an ultra-layered look, according to Wayfair’s design team.
Creative Play
This artfully unbalanced style incorporates tactile finishes, asymmetric details and technicolor touches for a quirky, yet vibrant look.
Efficient by Design Color takes a back seat in this design trend, which emphasizes the breakthroughs in home technology. This sleek, functional look puts the spotlight on water- and energy-efficient appliances, wood foundations and multi-functional pieces.
Futurist Forms Taking an otherworldly approach, this look blurs the lines between the real and the virtual, using amorphous shapes, iridescent accents and a touch of chrome.
Wayfair Professional is the online home furnishings retailer’s design service aimed at interior designers, contractors and other business professionals.
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