Interior Design Trends from January 2024
27th February 2024In January, Elizabeth Ockford went to Frankfurt to visit Heimtex , Hannover to the carpet fair, Domotex, and lastly to Paris for the Deco Off.
In this blog she outlines some of the more exciting things- trends, colours, interior passions that she spotted at the European shows.
“ Heimtex is always a rather daunting fair to visit as it’s enormous. Housed in over 10 large warehouse size spaces, you can find there exhibits of fabrics, wallpapers and also some carpets. The exhibitors range from luxury interior houses from Europe to those from the Far East and China, whilst also small design studios show their original painted artworks for Sale.
After a few quiet years as a result of the Covid outbreak, this year the fair was regaining impetus. Many stands exhibited quite maximalist displays with heady layers of colour and pattern.
Trevira Cs Stand
Browns and warm tones
Many of the showrooms were full of warm tones – creams, tangerine oranges and browns. These are a move on from the gray pastel tones that have been prevalent in recent years. Perhaps they invoke the cozy comfort and security that we all want, especially in turbulent times like these.
Omexco Showroom
Nobilis Showroom
Peach Fuzz Influence
Announced as the Colour of the Year for ’24, there was certainly a strong influence of Peach Fuzz. It’s a welcome thing for me, as Im wholeheartedly embracing the arrival of warmer tones in the Decorator’s colour palette. This opulent display greeted you as you entered the Manuel Canovas showroom. The ethnic pattern on the drapes is also a trend of note – and the charm and humor in the an asymmetrical side table brings a smile to your face.
Manuel Canovas Showroom
Opulent Luxury Inspired by the 70’s
Flamant Showroom
More peachy tones on show here in the Flamant showroom. But it also shows the strong influence of retro and 70’s design on the furniture shapes all over the Deco Off Fair. The soft curves and warm woods used in this style of furniture complement well the warmer tones of colours being used.
Pierre Frey Showroom
This area of Pierre Frey also shows the use of ethnic influences in design – Ikats and African inspired geometrics.
Oriental Inspiration and interesting base papers
More peachy tones on show here in the Flamant showroom. But it also shows the strong influence of retro and 70’s design on the furniture shapes all over the Deco Off Fair. The soft curves and warm woods used in this style of furniture complement well the warmer tones of colours being used.
Pierre Frey Showroom Window
Omexco Showroom
Armani Casa Showroom
Oriental Inspiration and interesting base papers
But… a visit to Paris always has to include some self indulgence! An Éclair Chocolat for a morning coffee break – and then a Croque Monsieur ( a delicious toastie of ham, cheese and bechamel ) at one of my favorite Paris shops – Merci.
