\n<\/strong>An aesthetic that has built momentum in recent years in both interior design and fashion, quiet luxury is about using elevated materials and letting quality be the defining factor for a timeless, authentic, understated appeal that defies trends. \u201cWe\u2019re using a lot of tailored pieces that are high quality and timeless but still comfortable and lived in,\u201d Stafford says. \u201cIt\u2019s not always about being flashy or \u2018look-at-me\u2019 but a more timeless quality. True luxury can go with many different design styles.\u201d The result is a space that is more inviting and warmer but still has a touch of elegance. \u201cIt\u2019s luxurious without being stiff and formal,\u201d Stafford says.<\/p>\n
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\nIf those are two words you\u2019re not used to hearing in the same sentence, that might change in 2024 when it comes to interiors. \u201cVintage pieces mixed into modern design add depth and warmth,\u201d Stafford says, \u201cThe concept embraces warm colors and eclectic patterns with florals or handsome tweeds.\u201d Out with the grays, in with taupe and browns, not to mention \u201cwinter coat\u201d textiles like tweed and floral patterns. \u201cWe\u2019re using those patterns in a much more subtle way, as an accent with a pillow, accent wall, or a headboard,\u201d Jamison says. \u201cA handsome touch of florals are making a big comeback, even in the mountains, if it\u2019s done sparingly.\u201d A return to floral patterned plates and lacy glassware can achieve that vintage vibe, or even plaids, which feel more appropriate for a mountain home, can be worked in. \u201cIt\u2019s the layering that\u2019s important\u2014it\u2019s more about how you use it. It\u2019s about being creative more than predictable,\u201d Jamison says.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/steamboatsir\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2289106995S-1024x683.jpg\")
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\nThe nubby-textured upholstery fabric known as boucle is nothing new, but it\u2019s holding strong in 2024. \u201cBoucle came on really strong and everyone said it was going to be a fast trend. It was seen a lot in big box stores like Crate and Barrel and West Elm but mostly in white and ivory. Now we\u2019re seeing it in more fun colors like olive, navy, burgundy and mustard\u201d Stafford says. \u201cPeople are loving it.\u201d Another trend with staying power is brass. \u201cBrass has been around for a couple of years, and while some clients who lived through brass in the \u201890s are wary, people are really embracing it. It\u2019s a warmer metal and doesn\u2019t have to be shiny,\u201d Stafford says. Matte finishes and aged brass are more muted, but polished brass adds an extra sparkle, almost like jewelry for your kitchen and bath. It\u2019s used for cabinet hardware and also in fixtures. \u201cIt\u2019s another reaction to not wanting to live in a sterile home. Even if your style is minimalist, it can still be warm,\u201d Stafford says. \u201cThis is another example of moving toward using more layers with interesting materials and textiles. What\u2019s nice for us as designers is a lot of these trends overlap.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIf these are terms you\u2019re more accustomed to finding at the grocery store, you\u2019re not alone. The idea of this earth-lover\u2019s trend is to integrate nature into the home for that seamlessness between indoors and outdoors that is ideal for a mountain home. \u201cIt\u2019s about bringing in colors and tones of the outdoors through lighting or furniture pieces that mimic organic shapes or styles,\u201d Stafford says. Beyond the aesthetic, integrating elements of nature into your home is good for you. \u201cEven just having a picture of a plant in your house improves your well-being,\u201d Jamison says. While having live plants or living walls isn\u2019t always possible for second homeowners, there are other ways to integrate natural elements such as floral biophilic lighting (LED lighting that creates organic shapes like trees, leaves, or flowers) and light fixtures designed to looks like plants, sticks, and other natural elements. Murals, wallpapers (another lasting trend), and even photographs of nature scenes can be artfully displayed in a complimentary setting. American clay, a wall application with natural texture is another trend in this vein. \u201cAll of these trends relate to each other well,\u201d Stafford says. \u201cAgain, it\u2019s about layering different elements to create warmth and to make the home comfortable and inviting.\u201d Sounds like a natural transition into the new year. \/\/rumordesigns.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n