10 Best Living Room Trends for 2024, According to Designers

Formal dining rooms may be going the way of the dodo, but the living room lives on. It is a room of utmost importance, after all. Where else can you eat a meal (on your lap, if need be), put together a puzzle, read a book or snooze away the afternoon? As such, yours should be living its best life. For a keen refresh, try incorporating one of these designer-approved living-room trends in 2024.

Erik Rotter

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Curated and Personalized

Don’t visit one shop and buy every matching piece from there; rather, pull your living room together organically, says designer Svetlana Tryaskina of Estee Design Interiors. “I aim to select pieces that make the room feel special and relaxed like it’s telling its own story,” she says. For dynamic and refreshing results, mix in traditional architectural details with contemporary furniture, lighting and artwork.

Lauren Miller

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Low-slung Sofas

You may have noticed sofas have gotten cushier and closer to the floor these days. And we’re here for it — so is designer Shauna Walton. Low furnishings keep sight lines airy and open letting a room breathe, says the designer behind Shauna Walton Design.

Living room with fireplace and wood wall

Ryan Fung

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Go For Fluted Wood

Layering architectural details is a fantastic way to elevate a living room, as seen in this luxurious space by RZ Interiors. The ribbed-wood walnut wall creates a cozy, opulent feel, says designer Bahar Zaeem, and riffs off the vertical chasms in the built-ins and the wood shelves in the room as well.

Dark and moody living room with fireplace

Larry Arnal

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Reach for Dark Hues

For a sultry twist, choose dramatic deep tones for your walls and beyond. “Dark paint colours give a feeling of warmth, enclosure and comfort,” says designer Michaela Burns of Michaela Burns Interiors. “This living room is designed for intimate gatherings, a place to focus on a book, a conversation or a movie.” The blue-grey paint colour on the walls is Benjamin Moore’s Templeton Grey and the brand’s Knoxville Gray coats the mantel.

Elle-Amie Inc.

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Brass is Tops

Designer Ching Tan of Tan Interiors doesn’t exactly follow trends — she prefers timeless materials, and is happy to see brass flourishes going strong heading into 2024. “We chose brass gold for the lighting fixtures in this comfy and elegant room because it will last for generations to come,” she says. “Brass paired with neutral colour schemes brings a feeling of nostalgia and familiarity.”

Renwil

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Colour Splashes and Organic Forms

When it comes to hot looks for living rooms in 2024, designer and stylist Arren Williams has this to say: “For me it’s all about the three Cs this year. Hits of colour, comfort and organic curves.” To wit: Arren’s line seen here (sold through Renwil). These include the hand-hewn-looking objets giving life to the table, the juicy bold pillows and the clean-lined mirror.

Carolina Andrade

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Arches, Arches Everywhere

From furniture fronts to doorways and oven nooks, arches are trending. We love this quadruple swoopy treatment (with library lights) by design firm Stil James because it draws attention to the impeccably styled bookcases. “Arches can instantly elevate a space and help soften a room,” says Stil James’ designer Victoria Armour.

Niamh Barry

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Hide the Technology

Now you see it, now you don’t. That would be the TV, which transforms into art if you choose a Samsung Frame TV. It’s better than staring at a dark void, says interior designer Nancy Kuemper of Mabel Design Co. “I love using art TVs in my projects because it allows us to seamlessly blend what would otherwise be an unsightly staple equipment piece against a beautifully designed feature.” In this case, a sleek wall of Amadeus marble: seamless stone and walls and their faux counterparts are also hot this year!

Megan Butchard Creative

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Show Off Your Darlings

Beautiful, organic pottery is trending, and what better way to show it off then with carefully curated cubbies? “The open shelving here creates a relaxed and laid-back vibe for the family after a day of work and school,” says designer Christine McCulloch of Rowe Interiors. “The greenery, accessories and curated pottery brings a modern, yet approachable design aesthetic for this young family home.”

Justin Van Leeuwen

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Candles Set the Mood

Candles and their holders (hello, hurricane lanterns; so nice to see you, sconces) are coming in strong for 2024. “They’re an easy and inexpensive way to light a room without hardwiring or dealing with unsightly cords,” says designer Jessica Gosbee of Jessica Gosbee Design. Candlelight is a nod to the past and imparts a super cozy vibe, says Jessica, but if fire makes you nervous, go faux. “There are battery-powered, remote-controlled options.” PS: The sconces here are from June Home Supply.