Bold Stone
It’s a favourite for a reason but coloured stone is on the rise thanks to the steady echo of post-pandemic maximalism and ‘O-T-T’ interior trends! Coloured marble has been a timeless favourite among luxury designers for centuries, exuding a classic, lavish, and elegant ambiance to any space. What’s contemporary is the vibrant spectrum of coloured iterations we are seeing in the ‘everyday’ spaces. Introducing a bold statement stone to your kitchen worktop, powder room or decorative accessories presents a novel, dramatic, and playful aesthetic to elevate your home into the realms of daring opulence!
Project Olympia | Cor Domi
‘Bare’ Wood
In the realm of kitchen design, painted wooden cabinetry has been an enduring choice for years. However, a ‘plain-grain’ trend has emerged, as consumers increasingly embrace the allure of unpainted wooden cabinets. This shift allows the natural beauty of wood grain, particularly in materials like oak and plywood, to take centre stage. The rising popularity of natural timber finishes is due to the rich, tactile quality and unmatched versatility of the material. Timber offers the ability to evolve over time, as it can be easily updated by oiling or painting to adapt to changing trends. Furthermore, there is an ‘imperfect’ charm and enduring beauty that emerges with everyday wear and tear, becoming a testament to the lives lived around it.
Project Pembridge Square | Cor Domi
Heavy Metal
In the realm of home decor trends for 2024, there’s a notable return to essential elements with chrome, steel, and aluminium taking centre stage. Surrealist aesthetics, organic shapes and statement gleaming surfaces reminiscent of liquid metal are ‘smelting-pot-hot’ this year. This resurgence of metallic finishes is seen as a natural response to the earlier dominance of earth tones in the early 2020s. The quest for warmth has shifted towards these lustrous materials, moving away from exhausted browns and greys. Bright aluminium and silver are predicted to gain prominence, offering a refreshing alternative to the dominance of gold and black in metal hardware and accessories in recent years. Expect to see more brushed chrome or nickel for a refined and sophisticated look over overly polished alternatives.
Architectural Digest
