October 10, 2024, 10:51 am | Read time: 5 minutes
When you think of autumn, a whole palette of typical colors immediately comes to mind: yellow, orange, red, and brown. Of course, after all, we are surrounded by precisely this color backdrop, with falling leaves that pile up into colorful foliage. This year is a little different, as our color trends for autumn 2024 show.
Autumn has arrived, bringing with it a fresh palette of interior colors. These include some new shades, others you’ve been seeing for a while when decorating, and a third category, which is made up of the classics that represent the season in terms of color year after year. Which color trends await us? myHOMEBOOK author and interior designer Odett Schumann shares the color trends for fall 2024.
From tangerine to crimson red
The year 2024 is clearly dominated by the color red. Last year, the essential shade already flashed up from time to time, and towards the end of the year, warm Peach Fuzz, a warm orange-pink shade selected by the Pantone Institute, proved to be a precursor. It has now been official since spring this year, and red shines out at us from walls, furniture, and accessories with resounding success. And not without reason: it is often a cheerful, invigorating shade of red-orange, also known as tangerine.
In addition to this color, the equally popular carmine red is now moving into the new season and will continue to be generously represented in the living room. But isn’t red a familiar color for fall? True, but these two shades are new. Normally, we tend to see brown-red, rust-red, or even wine-red in the fall, but not in 2024.
Classic in cream, sand, and gray
With the first notes of autumn, changes sweep not only through nature’s colors but also through our living spaces. The world of color becomes somewhat calmer overall. This is logical insofar as we have, to a certain extent, been oversaturated by summer with huge, energetic explosions of color. What’s more, In our private lives, one activity follows another with excursions, vacations, and barbecues. No wonder the best time of the year feels like it passes far too quickly.
With the arrival of autumn, we long for slowing down and tranquility—especially the visual kind! Classics such as cream, sand, grey, and other soft natural tones are just the right color choices to dress our cozy nest for the long and cold months ahead.
Always a favorite: moss green
Basically, every season has its own shade of green. In spring it is often a delicate mint, in summer a refreshing turquoise and in autumn the color trend is moss green. Although it is strong in its tonality, its effect is also extremely calming. So, it’s no wonder that this shade is currently a popular choice for both colored furniture and wall paint. And like most shades of green, moss green can be wonderfully combined with other (warm) colors and earth tones without the room appearing too colorful or overloaded.
Navigating fall with powder blue
Yes, autumn is heading in a slightly different direction this year. In terms of color, it is much bolder than usual. Powder blue is a shade in the ranking that has rarely been seen in the living room so far. Some say it’s too cold. Others, on the other hand, say it is incredibly homely. But it’s actually true: there is a lot of potential in this muted tone, which was recognized some time ago, especially by the furniture industry.
Shelves and other cabinet furniture, in particular, have recently been frequently offered in delicate shades of blue, such as powder blue. These have, surprisingly, been well received on the market. Admittedly, the tone is stylish, calming, and elegant at the same time. And what looks good on furniture can’t be wrong on the wall. The soft pastel shade forms a pleasant contrast to the typically bold colors of the mid-century style: mustard yellow, orange, wine red, or even dark wood.
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Eggplant: dark elegance
In fashion, this is definitely a color trend for autumn 2024. However, when it comes to furnishing, it may take a little more courage. Eggplant is an unconventional shade for one’s living space. Admittedly, it doesn’t suit every home, not every interior, and not every type of person. You have to want a warm tone between red, violet, and taupe. Otherwise, it will be an experiment that can easily backfire.
However, eggplant is a suitable choice, especially if you prefer a chic and sophisticated look and love dramatic effects in your living space. After all, the unconventional color makes a successful combination with dark tones such as anthracite or black. It pairs particularly well with metallic accents in gold, brass, and silver. More style and elegance in the living room is hardly possible!