We just reached the last quarter of 2023. Can you believe it?
Now, it’s time to look ahead and see what furniture trends for 2024 are in store for us.
I know we cannot see the future unless someone finally invents the time machine (or at least a legit crystal ball).
But still, we can make some predictions based on the current trends in the furniture industry and events worldwide.
So, if you want to know what furniture trends for 2024 are coming, keep reading!
Top 10 Furniture Trends for 2024
Home Office Furniture
Since the lockdown, working from home has become the norm for many people. With technology enabling us to work remotely, it’s no surprise that home office furniture is booming.
We expect this trend to flourish in 2024, with more and more businesses looking for ways to create a space where employees can work remotely.
In fact, a Forbes article reveals that 57% of workers would consider searching for new job opportunities if their current employment did not offer remote work options. Plus, the most significant percentage of remote workers is in the 24 to 35-year age range, indicating that remote work is prevalent among younger professionals.
So, it’s safe to assume that this trend will continuously grow over the next couple of years—not just in 2024.
But what kind of office furniture will be in demand?
For the most part, it will be the same old office furniture like desks and office chairs. But new office furniture designs are emerging, like the following:
- Standing desks
- Ergonomic office chairs
- Hide-away work from home (WFH) workstations
2) Sustainable and Eco-conscious Furniture Choices
Just in the past three years, countless natural disasters hit the world. From scorching heat waves to devastating floods and raging wildfires, the severity and frequency of these events have reached levels not seen in decades.
As a result, more people are becoming environmentally conscious and making sustainable choices, including furniture.
So, expect to see more eco-friendly furniture choices in 2024. From upcycled furniture to sustainably sourced and recycled materials, people will continue to choose to purchase environmentally friendly products.
3) Smart Furniture
Technology never stops evolving, and in 2024, technology will be even smarter.
So, expect to see some tech features included in your furniture.
From innovative surfaces to voice-activated controls, the furniture you purchase will be smarter and more intuitive than ever before. This is the direction in which furniture design is leading.
4) Farmhouse Furniture
Tired of the hustle and bustle of city life?
It’s no surprise that many are daydreaming about escaping to the countryside. And now, homes are starting to embody this longing for tranquility.
Picture this: exposed wood beams, rustic shabby-chic antique furniture, and decor that evoke the traditional design and simplicity of a farmhouse.
This popular design aesthetic is about creating a serene atmosphere in your home. Modern farmhouse style is the perfect antidote to the fast-paced, stressful world we live in.
5) Minimalist Furniture Design
This design style is all about simplicity. Furniture made in the minimalist style features clean lines, neutral colours, and a lack of embellishments.
The goal of this design aesthetic is to emphasise function over form. People prioritise the functionality furniture brings to their lives over the visual aesthetic.
As such, minimalist furniture often serves as a backdrop for other decorative elements in your home, such as art or plants.
This minimalism trend has been rising for years and looks like it will be around for a while.
6) Handcrafted Furniture
With many content creators using their platforms to sell products, it’s no surprise that the handcrafted furniture industry has seen a boom.
People want high-quality furniture made with care and attention to detail, which is what makes artisanal items so appealing.
Plus, these artisans are showing their production process on almost all social media platforms, which makes you feel more connected to the furniture and the people who made it.
Wouldn’t you love to have a meaningful piece of furniture in your home?
7) Bold and Playful Colours
After years and years of minimalist designs and neutral color palettes, bold and vibrant colors are starting to make a comeback.
The stark all-white decor that seemed to engulf every corner of our homes in the 2010s gave way to colourful furniture and décor in the 2020s.
We’re seeing more and more people embracing colour in their homes, from walls to furniture.
I think this results from how much we’re exposed to digital media these days – especially social media, where everything is so colourful.
People crave that same vibrancy in their lives, leading them to incorporate colours into their decorating schemes.
Plus, the Barbiecore aesthetic is also making its way into our homes.
8) Natural Materials and Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is a method of designing buildings and interiors that make you feel connected to nature. The goal of this approach is to create spaces that promote well-being and improve your overall health and happiness.
Like eco-conscious furniture choices, many people want to connect with nature, or at least with their own homes.
We’re seeing an increased use of natural elements such as wood and natural stone, which are easy to care for and much more durable than other materials.
There’s also been an increase in people using plants indoors, which can give life to the space and reduce stress levels.
9) Smooth Lines and Curves
Breaking away from sharp edges, straight lines, and geometric patterns, curved furniture with organic shapes and flowy designs takes the centre stage.
This design trend is evident in home furniture, as well as other aspects of modern interior design. Using these curves “takes the edge off” the typically rigid and squared-off materials in homes.
We see more rounded edges on tables, chairs, shelves, and architectural elements like an arched doorway. This style allows you to create a space that feels cosy and inviting.
10) Vintage Furniture
While smart and futuristic designs are rising, some people look to the past for inspiration.
Vintage-inspired furniture is a trend we’re seeing across all styles and price points. Vintage and even antique furniture has become popular again because it doesn’t feel “cookie cutter” or mass-produced. It provides an authentic, timeless elegance and handcrafted touch to any space.
While some look forward to the future, others prefer to look back. Many people are bringing their homes back to the simpler times when the world wasn’t so fast-paced.
Conclusion
Would you jump into these 2024 furniture trends? There is still some time left before 2024, so there’s no need to rush.
But if you want to be ahead of the curve, now’s a good time to start planning. With these ten trends in mind, you can get inspiration on what pieces work best in your home.
The good news is that these trends are not mutually exclusive. You don’t have to choose just one of them; you can mix and match as many.
So, what do you think about these furniture trends? Did we miss any?
Leave a comment below and let us know.
