Top colours and trends for 2024

They say a change is as good as a holiday and we say a new year is the perfect time to bring a new look into your home. The CSi Property Group takes a look at the trend predictions for 2024 and provides a wealth of ideas for those looking to bring something new into their home.

Restraint and minimalism

According to the experts, less is more in 2024. The pared-down aesthetic is seeing homeowners design a space with just the essentials and then look for thoughtful ways to add additional finishes and textures. Keep anything superfluous or unintentional out, because as Marie Kondo so wisely says, if an object doesn't bring you joy, it has no space in your home or your life.

In 2024, texture trumps colour - or does it?

Designers are predicting a focus on texture coupled with a neutral colour palette. As fabrics become plusher and more inviting with their layers of texture, colours and patterns won't be the factors setting the tone of your living spaces.

However, 2024 trends also cater to your whims if you value colour over texture. A trend called "dopamine décor" is coming to the fore and it's all about creating spaces that trigger happiness and delight. Think bold, vibrant colours, playful elements and whimsical patterns. This trend taps into the innate human desire for positivity and joy, and aims to make every day and every room a celebration.

Top colours for 2023

For those choosing to embrace colour rather than texture, 2024 will be about rich, earthy tones and warm colours. In keeping with the warm-hues theme, the Pantone Colour Institute has just named their Colour of the Year for 2024 as Peach Fuzz. According to Pantone, this colour relates to our need for human connection and compassion in the year ahead. The orange-pink shade is warm and gentle, evoking positive emotions and exuding warmth.

An eclectic mix of old and new

Picture a sophisticated L-shaped couch placed next to an antique oriental standing lamp, or an ornate wooden kist under a sleek flat-screen television. One of 2024's top trends will be the juxtaposition of different ages, cultures and styles. Think old and new; east and west; yin and yang.

Letting the outside in

Windows and views of the great outdoors will continue to be a top focus in 2024. Natural light is becoming a focal point and - when coupled with a neutral colour palette - the result is a calming and peaceful ambience. Rattan furniture remains firmly on trend, adding to the sense of au naturelle that interior decorating afficionados are looking for in 2024. The rattan trend is also extending to accessories, with lamps, objet d'art and sculptural elements being firmly on trend. 

Creative storage with decorative storage boxes

As already mentioned, minimalism is in in 2024 and clutter is out - but that doesn't mean you necessarily have to get rid of your trinkets, memorabilia and other small items. The answer lies in decorative storage boxes. They are being used to contain files in home offices, keep children's bedrooms looking tidy and even as ways to store winter blankets at this time of year, when they are seldom needed. This trend has only one rule: the boxes must be beautiful. Whether you buy special boxes or cover your own with paper or linen, the boxes be beautifully decorated.

If you're looking for a new home to buy or rent and then decorate to your heart's content, get in touch with the CSi Property Group. We have a wide array of properties in Gauteng and surrounding provinces.