At the invitation of Fast Shop, interior designer Newton Lima provides guidance on what should be trending in homes in 2024
When it comes to decoration and design trends, there is no doubt that the cycle goes through constant renewal, especially in the new era where “being” takes precedence over “having”. People are increasingly looking for comfort and convenience within their homes, which have taken on multiple roles in recent years. This is the interior designer’s main starting point. Newton Lima which, at the invitation of Fast Shop, outlined the main trends for homes in 2024. According to Newton, The big trend that will dictate demands, stimulate the sector’s creative production and bring innovations is new human behavior.
Seek happiness at home
The pandemic scenario, which forced people to stay at home, ended up driving a revision of values. Observing necessary improvements, reevaluating the concept of well-being and reflecting on individual needs have gained greater importance. There was a movement to save the routine together and the search for new references of joy and happiness. It is precisely at this point that the need to “be” rather than “have” is strengthened. ” People began to care more about being healthy and happy than about having a new car or showing off on social networks.“, comments Newton.
Transformation and connection with the essence
The next phase brought a load of self-knowledge, making consumers more demanding in personal and home care. Everything that has been experienced has transformed the way people consume. If previously the search was for the restaurants of the moment, now having a kitchen equipped with cutting-edge appliances and practical and functional utensils has become more important. “We want tools that simplify our routine, but without giving up beauty. On the contrary, it has never been so important to have a harmonious home linked to our essence”, she underlines.
Rescue, memory and comfort
Today, in addition to hosting the family and the richness of life, homes are work spaces and privileged places for socialization. “Here we have the profile of consumers who want to reconstruct their memories and value the recovery of what moves them, ensuring comfort within the family.”
Again according to Newton, one of the new behaviors expected in the medium and long term is to create more balanced experiences, compensating for the era of the sensorial revolution, in which we try to enjoy moments of pleasure in simpler ways. It’s the perfect time to build empathy welcoming environments, with well-sized furnishings that do not compromise circulation, technological appliances according to the needs of those who use them and smart homes that can be controlled and monitored remotely.
Self-medication
The year 2024 will also be that of self-care, in which people will use technology for health, exercise, study and of course the environment of their homes. “I usually call this the self-care economy, where products that bring design, ease of use, cleanliness and durability will be the focus of consumer attention,” concludes Newton.
Consumption inspired by daily travel
Stores must increasingly adopt a model that puts consumer experience and personalized service at the center. The trend is to focus on technological solutions for every moment of consumers’ daily journey.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
