Furniture Trends That Will Continue into 2024

Predicting the current furniture trends and styles that will follow you into the new year

Whether it’s neutral palettes or bursting colours, minimalist patterns or loud prints, ever-evolving trends are always popping up in the furniture design industry. Some take the world by storm while others are fast to fade away. 

While trends can come and go, high-quality furniture is often made to last a lifetime – with some becoming family heirlooms, lovingly passed down to surviving generations. Celebrating longevity and individuality, one thing’s for sure: shopping for furniture should be treated like an investment, not an impulsive purchase. 

With biophilic design remaining a focus, we predict that there are a few current key furniture trends that will likely continue into 2024. From organic forms to transitional furniture that can be used both indoors and outdoors, let’s explore the biggest trends that are set to follow you into the new year.

Discover the 3 biggest trends in furniture for your business

1. Natural and organic furniture designs

Keeping it real in an increasingly digital world, nature-inspired furniture shapes and designs are a trend that’s here to stay. 

Rapidly gaining in popularity since its major comeback in 2022, the curved furniture trend is just one example. Easy on the eye with a soft and playful touch, rounded contours add a welcoming contrast to modern, box-like spaces. From cloud-shaped lounges to accent chairs and tables, curved furniture and rounded shapes are still dominating the space.

Embracing natural materials like wood, stone, bamboo and rattan is another furniture trend that pays ode to Mother Nature. Adding a beautifully organic feel to contemporary spaces, furniture crafted from natural materials provides a neutral backdrop, blending the outdoors with the indoors.

Effortlessly exuding luxurious relaxation, combining curved lines and rounded edges with natural materials is a furniture trend that will continue into 2024.

2. A sustainable trend: eco-friendly furniture designs

With increasing concerns about protecting the environment, more customers are actively seeking brands that offer environmentally-friendly options. According to a 2022 Statista survey, younger generations are leading the charge with 92% of millennials and 90% of Gen Z considering the environmental effects of their purchases.

While fast furniture is often cheaper and widely available, they come with much shorter lifespans and are often manufactured from composite materials that are challenging to recycle or reuse. Frequent repairs and replacements only contribute to the problematic 20.5 million tonnes of waste that’s already being sent to landfills for disposal every year. 

How to choose eco-friendly and sustainable furniture:

• Look for eco-friendly upholstery fabrics & recycled textiles – Organic cotton, bamboo, linen, hemp and recycled fabrics are some of the most eco-friendly options for upholstered furniture.
• Use reclaimed & upcycled furniture as accents – Reclaimed and upcycled pieces made from repurposed timber or salvaged metal are great for adding a unique touch and vintage character.
• Responsible sourcing & energy-efficient manufacturing – Research sustainable furniture manufacturers who prioritise energy-efficient production processes, and utilise responsibly sourced materials and renewable energy sources.

At Furnlink, we partner exclusively with environmentally certified European suppliers and our timber furniture is made from sustainable forestry while our polypropylene furniture can be recycled. Rather than adding to landfills, we also work with local social enterprises to repurpose furniture seconds and slow moving stock.

From prioritising responsible sourcing to repurposing recycled materials, sustainable and eco-friendly furniture is a rising trend that will only gain momentum in the coming years.

3. A seamless transition with indoor-outdoor furniture

Offering flexibility and convenience, indoor-outdoor furniture is another growing trend amongst commercial and residential applications. With furniture designed to easily transition between the indoors and outdoors, it facilitates more cohesive and connected spaces.

By using complementary materials, colours and styles, you can unify your indoor and outdoor settings for seamless visual appeal. For example, rattan and wicker have long been favoured for outdoor lounge settings but are now also popularly used across indoor furniture and decor. Similarly, indoor-inspired furniture such as plush lounges and outdoor rugs are being used to extend interior looks outdoors. 

Connecting people and nature, indoor-outdoor furniture also supports the biophilic design trend – perhaps more importantly now than ever, with our increasingly digital lifestyles and built environments.

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From shipping stock directly to your clients to supplying professional marketing support, Furnlink partners with furniture resellers and distributors Australia-wide. Whether you’re an online retailer or a fitout specialist, let’s chat about your needs and how we can help you take your business to the next level. Become a distributor and get started today!