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Inspiration & Tips/Trends & Styles/Interior design trends for Autumn 2024
Interior design trends for autumn 2024 are colourful and daring! Here you see the red mushroom lamp Nessino lamp from Artemide.

Interior Design Trends for Autumn 2024 - top tips & the latest arrivals

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, our homes naturally beckon for a refresh to mirror the changing season. Autumn 2024 brings a blend of nostalgia and innovation, with design trends that offer warmth, comfort, and a touch of the unexpected. Whether you’re revamping a single room or reimagining your entire space, we have the key trends to inspire you.
Updated Thursday 8th August 2024
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR AUTUMN 2024?

The autumn design trends for 2024 offer a refreshing blend of nostalgia and modernity. Autumn 2024 takes us on a journey where timeless design classics are reimagined, and new trends embrace playful textures, bold patterns, and a palette that invites warmth and comfort. This season’s interior design trends inspire us to create cosy, inviting homes tailored to our unique tastes and needs. Here are eight trends to inspire your autumn makeover:

  1. Chrome
  2. Retro
  3. Checks & stripes
  4. Muted tones
  5. Scalloped edges
  6. Chunky design
  7. Coloured glass
  8. Structured materials

1. Chrome

Chrome continues to dominate our interiors this autumn, infusing your home with a sleek, modern edge. This highly reflective metal is perfect for adding a touch of contemporary sophistication. Pick up this trend with the use of lighting, mirrors, or even a striking vase, chrome adds a touch of excitement that contrasts beautifully with the season’s warmer, softer tones. Its polished surface can help to bounce light around a room, creating a sense of space and brightness even as the days grow shorter. Pair with plush textiles or natural wood elements to balance the cool, industrial vibe with a touch of warmth.

The Panton wire shelf from Montana is the perfect mix of practical storage and stylish chrome.

Panton Wire

2. Retro: A Nostalgic Resurgence

The charm of retro design continues to captivate, with Autumn 2024 seeing a resurgence of mid-century and 70s-inspired aesthetics. Think bold geometric patterns, rich earthy tones, and curvaceous furniture that feels both playful and sophisticated. Retro design brings a sense of nostalgia, offering comforting familiarity with a modern twist. Incorporating vintage finds, whether it's a statement sofa, retro lighting or even a rolling bar table that will throw you right back to your parents’ era, you can create a space that feels unique and personal. This trend is all about blending the past with the present, creating a harmonious balance that feels fresh yet timeless.

Here you see a retro coffee station in chrome with blue and red mugs and blue cocktail glasses, nostalgic interior design is one of the biggest trends in autumn 2024.
Rust red and retro are two of the biggest interior design trends this autumn, here you see the Barboy tea trolley from Verpan in rust red with a the Night owl table lamp in chrome.

Curvaceous furniture in muted tones with pops of chrome make for the perfectly retro living room style. 

Checks and stripes are set to be a big trend in our interiors in autumn 2024. Here you see a woman sat on a chair in the sunshine holding a blue checked mug from Byon.

3. Checks and stripes

Patterns are taking centre stage this season, with checks and stripes leading the charge. These classic designs are being reimagined in bold, unexpected ways, offering a playful touch to your interior. From oversized checkered rugs to striped wallpaper, these patterns can add a dynamic visual interest to any space. Whether you prefer a monochromatic scheme or something more vibrant, checks and stripes can be tailored to suit any style. This trend is particularly effective when mixed and matched, creating a layered, textured look that feels cozy and inviting for the cooler months.

4. Muted tones: Natures colour palette

As the vibrancy of summer fades, autumn 2024 is embracing a palette of muted colours that evokes a sense of calm and elegance. Soft shades of powder blue, deeper moss green and an exciting rust red dominate this season’s colour palette, creating a soothing backdrop that complements the natural world outside. These muted tones serve as a neutral canvas that can be easily dressed up with bolder accents or kept serene for a minimalist look. The understated elegance of muted colours makes them perfect for creating a cosy, welcoming environment that feels effortlessly chic.

The Horizon bar stool from Scandi Living in rust red. This orange / red shade is one of the most popular colours in the autumn interior design trends for 2024.

Horizon bar stool, Scandi Living

Rust red - A slightly more muted shade of red than we have seen in recent years can still create excitement to your autumn interior.

Subtle shades of powder blue are one of the interior design trends for autumn 2024, here you see the Pavillion vase from Orrefors stood on a wooden coffee table in a neutral beige coloured living room.

A subtle shade of powder blue combined with dark wood brings a elegant touch of sophistication to your home. 

5. Scalloped edges and organic forms

Scalloped edges and natural shapes are adding a whimsical touch to our interiors this autumn. With soft, curved details and forms inspired by nature are appearing on everything from furniture to textiles, offering a delicate contrast to more structured elements. Scalloped edges can be found on everything from mirrors to side tables, and the borders of rugs, and organic forms provide a joyful and impactful design feature for any room. This trend adds a sense of playfulness and femininity to spaces, making it perfect for those looking to soften the overall aesthetic of their home. When paired with the season’s rich textures and muted tones these organic shapes create a balanced and harmonious look.

6. Chunky design

As the temperatures drop, there’s a natural inclination to seek out comfort and cosiness, which is where the ‘chunky’ trend comes into play. This autumn, think soft rounded edges, chunky furniture, and bold, robust designs that make a statement. Chunky pieces add a sense of warmth and solidarity to a space, inviting you to sink in and get comfortable. Whether it’s a thick, textured rug underfoot or a large, enveloping sofa, these elements are all about creating a space that feels both grounded and luxurious. The chunky trend is ideal for those looking to infuse their homes with a tactile, inviting atmosphere as the seasons shift.

7. Coloured glass

Coloured glass is set to add a vibrant twist to interiors this year, bringing a touch of artistry and lightness to the home. From bold vases to striking drinking glasses, coloured glass introduces a pop of colour that can bring any space to life. This trend embraces both subtle tints and bold hues, allowing for a range of expressions. Whether you choose deep amber, soft blush, or vibrant blue, coloured glass adds a sense of depth and intrigue, especially when played against the season’s muted colour palette. It’s an easy way to introduce a playful yet sophisticated element into your décor.

8. Structured materials

Autumn 2024 is all about engaging the senses, with tactile and structured materials bringing pops of interest to our interiors. From bouclé fabric to ribbed ceramics, these materials invite touch and add dimension. Tactile materials like wool, and raw wood are being used in furniture and accessories to create a rich, layered look. Structured elements, such scalloped vases or pleated textiles, add visual interest and depth, making spaces feel more dynamic. These materials are perfect for creating a cosy, inviting atmosphere that’s full of character and warmth, making your home a haven in the colder months.

Autumn 2024's interior design trends are all about creating spaces that are warm, inviting, and full of personality. Whether you’re drawn to the sleek shine of chrome or the nostalgia of retro design, there’s something for everyone this season. Embrace these trends and transform your home into a stylish sanctuary for the autumn months ahead.

Want more inspiration on different interior design styles & trends? Check out our Nest Trends - 4 trends, 4 distinct styles!

Photos: Angeliqa Daldorph, Elof Martinsson, Design House Stockholm, HAY, Kosta Boda, Layered.

Rebecca Sparling
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