I always keep an eye out for the trends coming out of Fashion week, as they tend to filter through to the interiors world. For years this has been the case as fashion aesthetics have eventually influenced how we decorate in our homes in some way or another. And in a post Covid world, we are all keen for our homes to reflect our personal style. It’s exciting to see how the looks play out in our homes, and so as London Fashion comes to a close, let’s take a look at what’s in store for interior design in 2024.

First up on the catwalks, sheer fabrics were one of the key trends that took over. Simone Rocha, Eudon Choi and David Koma are just a handful of designers that showcased the dainty, fragile fabric. Sheer skirts, dresses and shirts came down the runway, smartly styled with knitwear and blazers.

Sheers on the LFW Fall 2024 catwalk - Simone Rocha

Wondering how the sheer look can improve a space and the best way to introduce it into your home?

Delicate, elegant, soft and dainty, sheer curtains, drapes, blinds act as a lovely window dressing. They provide privacy whilst allowing light to filter through into the room.
If you’re going for shutters or venetian blinds, I often recommend adding sheers too. This is purely for aesthetic purposes, to add softness around the window.
You may choose to layer your curtains and go for sheers behind your thicker drapes. This allows a greater level of control over your light filtering and privacy, but also provides extra insulation benefits. This approach allows you to decide whether you want the room to look bolder or softer, by switching between the two.
Sheers come in a variety of shades, and there’s the option of going for fabric embroidered with a pattern too. They are a great way to incorporate some colour, texture and pattern without going too intense.
Sheers are a great addition if you’re looking to create a divide in an open plan space, whilst adding texture and warmth. If you have a walk-in closet attached to your master bedroom, then sheer curtains can be used for the entrance. By eliminating the need for a door, you are creating a more open environment, with plenty of airflow and space.
Why not use sheer drapes to create canopy over your bed for a lovely romantic, soft touch.

Lucia Slot Top Voile Panel Linen Curtains from Dunelm

Bows quickly took over as a must-have accessory late last year, with homeware, hair accessories and Christmas trees all being adorned with ribbons. And it seems bows aren’t going anywhere, as Bora Aksu, Molly Goddard and Richard Quinn were just a handful of designers who brought them into their autumn/winter collections on the catwalk this month.

So how can bows elevate an interior space, and what’s the best way to decorate with bows outside of the festive season?

Ribbons Wrap You Up Wallpaper Border By Susie Green At Common Room

One of the most dramatic and obvious way to weave bows into any space is via wallpaper, or artwork. You can even look into upholstering your furniture with bow-patterned fabrics.
For more subtle styling, it’s all in the details: bow-shaped knobs, lighting fixtures, lamp shades, cushions, tablecloths and dinnerware, vases, etc. I had the most fun over Christmas tying large gauzey ribbon on the backs of my dining chairs, and a huge one wrapped around my kitchen door like a gift.
You can also get creative with bows: tie ribbons onto candlesticks, use them as napkin holders, or hang oversized bows from doorknobs and drawer handles.

Dusty rose

We went all in for pink last year, alongside all the hype around the Barbie movie, and this year it looks set to continue as pink was in abundance across the Fashion Week catwalks. It skewed darker at Emilia Wickstead and Erdem, lighter at Simone Rocha and JW Anderson, but there’s no denying it’s not going anywhere.

I’m often going on about the benefits of pinks, and how to use them effectively in your home so if you’re thinking of introducing some pink, check out my blog dedicated to the shade right here.

Overall, I would say pink is a fabulously warm colour, goes beautifully with everything, especially greens and blues, and comes in such a variety of gorgeous tones, from terracotta, setting plaster to dusty grey-pink or super pale.
My fave pinks from the paint world are Farrow and Ball’s Camomile - a fresh, dusty pale pink shade, Peignoir, a grey pink with hints of voilet which is super subtle, and Sulking Room Pink - a muted yet deep, rose pink with gorgeous warmth.

Spotted at Roksanda, Emilia Wickstead, Ahluwalia and more, lime green made it onto the catwalks, as both an accent colour pared against dark shades, and head to toe for a bolder bold, bright statement. Lime green is not something I tend to use very often but I actually love the idea of the odd spot here and there as a bright accent, set against plenty of neutrals.

Lime green on the Fall 2024 catwalk. Ahluwalia.

Lime green is perfect in a sunny living space which you want to feel energising and fun, or a children’s playroom.
Little Greene’s Pale Lime is a fab yellow green paint colour which looks great alongside a pale, understated grey blue shade, or a punchy orange.
I love the idea of painting a door, a window frame or a piece of furniture in the bold shade to really mix things up in your home.

Ox blood red was another fabulous bold colour seen at a number of shows, including Roksanda, Erdem, Eudon Choi.

This deep, dark, bold shade can be seen as either a deep red with splashes of purple and blue, nearing burgundy or berry, or injected with chocolate brown.
Either way, it exudes glamour, energy and drama whilst making a space feel cosy and warm. I recently used Graham and Brown’s Merlot in a snug and it’s super dark but sumptuous, glam and ultra cosy, it envelopes you in the most comforting way.
Whilst red can be rather energetic, ox blood is surprisingly restful. It’s therefore so much more accessible than bright red, and for those who prefer a subtle look, can be incorporated into a room through accessories in accents rather than painting a whole wall.

The London Fashion Week trends set to dominate the interiors world this year & how to introduce them into your home