Imagine for a moment that you are a caveman (or a cavelady).
You spend all day, every day venturing out into the woods in search of food and shiny pebbles. When it’s finally time for a little primordial R&R, you want to do it in a cozy cave. The concept of a “mattress store” or “mattress sale” hasn’t been invented yet, so you have made your cave comfortable with soft moss and mammoth pelts. But all of your neighbors have the same moss and pelts. They don’t make your cave stylish in any way. To make your cave truly your own, you had to adorn it with shiny pebbles, a couple tasteful paintings of mammoths, and a colorful antique pelt handed down to you by your dear Grandma Ugatha.
This is all to illustrate a point: interior design has been around for a very long time. It’s also constantly evolving thanks to ever-changing materials, lifestyles and aesthetic tastes. That’s why every year brings its own unique furniture buying trends with it!
Are we suggesting that your home can’t be stylish and comfortable unless you buy new furniture each year? Not at all (though we would happily assist anyone in the greater St. Cloud, MN area who wishes to replace their furniture annually). But if you’re thinking about adding a new piece or two to your living room, dining room or bedroom this year, then you’ll definitely want to know what’s trending right now. That’s the key to designing a contemporary living space!
1. Dark Wood Furniture
Ebony. Mahogany. Wenge. These inky woods’ mysterious allure has made them a longtime favorite for luxury furniture. Thank goodness wood stains were invented, or else dark wood furniture would exclusively belong to the aristocracy.
Dark wood furniture is rich and sumptuous – a dramatic addition to any home. If you like furniture that really shows off the natural grain of its wood, this is one trend you’ll definitely want to jump on. And because it’s better protected against sunlight, dark wood doesn’t fade as quickly or easily as lighter-colored alternatives.
2. Furniture With Earth Tones
Earth tones originally became popular back during the Stone Age (largely because no other tones were widely available at the time). They’re currently undergoing something of a renaissance, as browns, grays, greens and other warm, natural shades are becoming increasingly voguish. It’s a relaxing change of pace from the big, bold colors that were popular a hundred years ago in 2023.
If you buy an earth tone couch or easy chair, you can expect it to stay in style forever. Neutral color schemes aren’t always trendy, but their outdoorsy vibe is always naturally pleasing. Earth tone accents also contrast nicely against brighter colors, which is why virtually any space can tastefully feature a large swath of chocolate brown, dove gray or pine green.
3. Furniture With Floral Upholstery
If earth tones are in fashion, then it only makes sense that floral print upholstery should have grown in popularity as well. The beauty of floral upholstery lies in its versatility. A floral print can be as intricate or simple as you want it to be. It can also have vivid colors, subdued colors, or any colors in between. And no matter its appearance, a floral design creates a sense of movement that livens up any living space
Which floral print colors are trending in 2024? The same ones that are trending among florists right now: sky blue and bright white. What a lovely palette for homes in Minnesota, where people are surrounded by endless flat gray sky for so many months of the year.
4. Furniture With Curved Edges
Earthy colors. Floral upholstery patterns. If your furniture also has curved edges, you will embrace the full trio of 2024 nature-inspired design trends.
Curved edges are calming. The human eye appears to have a natural preference for soft, subtle curves, which it perceives as more welcoming and comforting than straight, unyielding lines. And this isn’t just interior designer mumbo jumbo. Multiple scientific studies have demonstrated that people are biologically determined to prefer curved contours. In that sense, you were born to own furniture with curved edges!
5. Furniture That Makes a Big Statement
Statement furniture isn’t necessarily strange and attention seeking. Any piece of furniture can become a room’s focal point so long as it has character and personality. For example, if you’ve ever bemoaned the blandness of your living room, then a new curvy sofa, large floral print chair, or jet black coffee table can instantly breathe new life into it. Don’t be afraid to make a statement!
Visit Your St. Cloud Area Furniture Store Today
If you live in the greater St. Cloud area, Happy Sleeper Mattress & Furniture Store is always here to help you enjoy a more stylish and comfortable home. Come visit our showroom at 4 24th Ave S, Waite Park today, or contact us to learn more about what we have in store!