WHAT RULES THE ROOST?

Whether you're drawn to the bold and bespoke, cosy and inviting, or the unique and personal, here's what designers are forecasting for 2024.

- PALLAVI MEHRA

While cookie-cutter moulds work delightfully for tiny pieces of confectionery, the brick-and-mortar reality of designer dreams, however, cater to a varying flavour profile, especially when it comes to the home. This is why we reached out to India’s top interior designers and architects to assemble a cheat sheet of what makes the grade for the finals—to craft a space that you love to come home to. This year is all about character-filled havens that whisper your individual story. From quiet luxury and cabincore to biophilic design and personalised eclecticism, each trend reflects a yearning for connection and comfort. 

Quiet Luxury 

Celebrate quality artistry and natural materials with a design aesthetic that distils tranquil spaces with rich texture and subtle elegance. Here, less is truly more: “The subtle interplay of sophisticated aesthetics and understated glamour creates a harmonious living environment, speaking volumes through refined simplicity. This trend has been redefining fashion over the past year. According to me, it will seep into the world of interior design as well this year,” says Mumbai-based interior designer Aashni Kumar.

In addition, there’s a certain refinement and elegance that comes from using materials that are unpretentious, environmentally sustainable, and showcase the beauty of the natural world. “I think the one interior design trend that is all set to dominate 2024 is the use of completely natural and raw materials. I feel there will be a gradual move towards the use of things in their purest form, along with a real focus on a return to lots of neutral hues and muted colour palettes,” adds Sarah Sham, principal designer of Essajees Atelier.