10 Home Design Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2024, From Fluted Cabinets to Herringbone Everything

Whether you’re about to undergo a major kitchen renovation or simply want to modernize a few of your furnishings, the new year comes with plenty of home design inspiration. From paint color trends to fresh gardening aesthetics, you’ll find no shortage of ideas when it comes to updating your space in the coming year. But with so many trend predictions out there, it can be difficult to nail down what’s here to stay and what’s not. To help, Houzz curated a list of 10 home design trends that will be popular in 2024—and many of them are built to last beyond a single calendar year.

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Blending Backsplashes

Kitchen with white cabinets and marble backsplash

Gone are the days when you have to choose just one backsplash for your kitchen. Instead, break up expanses of tile by incorporating a slab of stone or quartz. Some designers are now installing these material behind the range or cooktop while keeping the surrounding backsplash areas tiled, Houzz reports. The slab is often the same material as the countertops, to tie the look together.

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Fluted Cabinets and Details

Expect to see plenty of fluted details in the home this year. According to Houzz, the design has been featured recently everywhere from kitchen islands and bathroom vanities to living room furniture. The detail adds visual texture and interest underneath countertops, dining room tables, and beyond.

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Warm Neutrals

We’re starting to see a shift away from the cool grays and stark whites that have defined home interiors for years. While neutrals will never go out of style, warmer tones—think beiges, creamy-off whites, and rich browns—are becoming increasingly popular. The inviting shades are meant to create spaces that feel calmer and cozier than their cool counterparts.

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Blues in Focus

Next year is all about blue, as evidenced by 2024’s color of the year paint predictions. The hue, which provides a calming aesthetic, is expected to be featured prominently in decorative materials and housewares in the coming year, Houzz reports. When choosing a shade, everything from sea-inspired hues to more saturated blues is on trend.

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Timeless Style

Kitchen with white kitchen island and wood kitchen cabinets

The age-old adage “the more things change the more they stay the same” is even applicable to home design. According to Houzz’ 2023 U.S. Kitchen Trends Report, many homeowners are requesting more traditional details and materials that create a timeless style. Even modern homes are incorporating elements like brick, handmade clay, and rustic wood elements.

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Handmade Features

Bathroom with clawfoot bathtub and tile backsplash

In 2024, lean into home design elements that feel unique to you. Professionals at Houzz say this includes handmade tiles, custom bathroom vanities, and other bespoke elements. To create a space that’s reflective of your personal taste, consider incorporating more custom features throughout your home.

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Appliance Garages

Kitchen with cream colored cabinets and walnut countertop and shelves with appliance garage open

While appliance garages have been around for decades, they’re currently experiences a resurgence in popularity. The design conceals countertops appliances, such as blenders, coffee makers, and toasters, giving your home a more streamlined look without having to give up your everyday gadgets.

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Herringbone Everything

Herringbone is a classic design element that is coming back into the limelight—with minor changes. The typically horizontal zigs are beginning to zag diagonally or vertically, according to Houzz. The fresh pattern provides movement and texture to areas like the kitchen and bathroom.

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Mud-Laundry Rooms

Get the mudroom you’ve always dreamed of by combining it with your laundry room. This increasingly popular setup makes it easier to place dirty clothes directly into the wash before tracking dirt into your home. Professionals at Houzz recommend adding mudroom storage components—like cabinets, hooks, and cubbies—to help organize all your cleaning essentials.

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Plantings Between Pavers

Pavers have been popular for years, but they’re currently being used in a new and beautiful ways. Houzz is seeing increased interested in greenery tucked between pavers, such as garden paths and patios made of pavers separated by ground cover plants. This approach makes for a landscape that feels more natural and lush.

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21:52 15 Jan 24

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05:05 14 Jan 24

Mike and Grant were so professional and kind! They did a great job on my kitchen renovation!They took me through the design stage, provided 3d renderings so I knew what I was getting beforehand, and had great comminication throughout construction.

Derrick Shanahan

17:31 20 Dec 23

Building Dreams Contracting was a great choice for our large renovation job. They are modern and organized in how they manage the project, and communications are simple and frequent.Mike and his team were very trustworthy, helpful and resourceful on the onset of the project and throughout. Deciding on layouts, materials to use, the overall design, and vendors to purchase from was all very easy and speedy with a lot of great advice. The entire team were respectful and willing to listen anytime.We had our entire second floor remodeled. This included two bathroom renovations with a new shower, tub, vanities, and even a new sauna put in the primary bathroom. We had new engineered hardwood throughout and tile floors in the bathrooms (with heated floors in the primary bathroom too!). We also had the staircase overhauled with new railings and the stairs made to match the stain of the new hardwood floors. All bedrooms were re-done with fresh paint, new light fixtures, trim and doors (and new pocket doors for the primary bedroom walk in closet!).We are very happy with the work done. The entire floor is so much brighter and well-designed. We had a great experience with Building Dreams Contracting and wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. Highly recommended.

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20:37 20 Nov 23

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Jordan Eckhardt

16:46 12 Oct 23

My wife and I were really impressed with BDC. David, Liam, Mike, Mitch and Moe were really nice to work with. They were really responsive and took the time to talk through even small concerns and questions. They had a great work ethic, doing very high-quality work efficiently. They clearly care about doing a great job and providing a great customer experience while doing it.

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16:43 11 Oct 23

I've had a privilege of working closely with Mike, Moe, Liam and the entire BDC team over the past year. Great people, with honesty, quality and integrity being at the forefront of everything they do.I highly recommend BDC if you are in the market for any home improvement needs.

Andrih Assaf

17:11 10 Oct 23

Building Dreams Contracting has done a fantastic job framing our custom homes and Grant and his crew were responsive throughout the entire process. From the initial consultation to the finishing touches, his team displayed professionalism and craftsmanship. It's rare to find contractors who genuinely care about the client's vision, but Building Dreams Contracting not only understood our needs but also provided insightful recommendations that added value to our project.Highly recommend

Sean Roberts

15:11 24 Jul 23

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Laura Chiappetta

18:47 24 May 23

Mike and his team have been great to work with! Their professionalism, organization and quick response time helps our team at Ensuite Hamilton Kitchen & Bath Showroom make the selections process with homeowners an easy one!

Brian Lankshear

00:25 20 Feb 23

The entire Building Dreams team was a pleasure to work with, from start to finish.We renovated our entire main floor and moved the kitchen from one side of the house to the other, removing a wall and creating an open-concept dream layout.Mike Valchuk was extremely helpful not only in the initial design, but throughout the renovation from end-to-end. We entrusted him with the keys to our home while we travelled for 3 weeks, and came home to an amazing transformation. His level of communication was outstanding while we picked floor colours remotely through video chat, and he was quick to always answer any questions we had in a timely manner.Upon returning from our vacation, there were only a few tasks left to finish the entire project. Mitch was an absolute pleasure to have in our home as he finished off these odds and ends. Great communication, open to any and all suggestions that we had, and overall made the final stages of the project a great success.The quality of workmanship was flawless, the level of details used in some of the trim work, cabinetry and kitchen is just incredible, and we could not be happier with the result.I also want to mention the painter that Building Dreams used, Igor from Custom Touch Painting. His skill level was impeccable, and we have already used him to help finish off our nursery for our first child that we are expecting in April.We had 18 people here for Thanksgiving dinner (pictures attached) and everyone was blown away by the transformation.In summary, we couldn’t have asked for a better contractor and team to work with as we completed the largest investment we will ever make in our home. Thank you Mike, Mitch and the entire Building Dreams team. You guys are awesome!!

Denise Johnston

22:59 04 Jan 23

Building Dreams was easy to work with from start to finish. We did a main floor renovation as well as new doors and trim in the entire house. Mike is very personable and not only understood our vision, but improved upon it with his attention to detail. The whole team is very professional and precise in their workmanship. They went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction with the end result. They are a positive and upbeat crew that are enjoyable to be around.We would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to have work done.

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20:23 03 Dec 22

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Flo Cotiga

15:32 14 Sep 22

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Ryan Gabel

19:14 08 Sep 22

I have been working with Mike and Grant in a professional capacity for over a year now. I find them to be reliable and genuine, they are professional while still being fun and easy to talk to. They are committed to improving themselves and their business. I know I can count on them when i need to. I really appreciate how genuine they are, it's refreshing. They can make what might be a heavy conversation, light and manageable. I would easily recommend anyone to use them.

Pat Kelly

11:10 07 Sep 22

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10 Home Design Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2024, From Fluted Cabinets to Herringbone Everything