Design report
Tuscan beige, marquetry and ‘more, more, more’ – designers reveal the materials and methods they’ll be using in 2024, a glimpse into how we’ll all be decorating
FEATURE Roddy Clarke
KELLY WEARSTLER
I find immense excitement in envisioning the future of design, where technology continues to open limitless avenues for further integrating sustainable practices and recycled materials into our projects. I’m drawn to the allure of eco-conscious materials that forge aconnection between the natural world and built environment, like yarè fibres, which are harvested from sustainably managed palm groves. Their organic texture and earthy tones provide a multisensory link to nature. I’ve also collaborated with incredible artists who possess a talent for infusing renewed meaning into repurposed materials, like Dutch artist Dirk van der Kooij (work pictured), whose vision finds expression in the creation of sculptural designs crafted from recycled plastics.
JONATHAN ADLER
Looking into my acrylic ball for 2024, I’m still seeing rattan, just more, more, more! More glamour, more techniques and more pieces, with plenty of fresh takes on the material. Rattan evokes grand global glamour and it makes everything I put it on – furniture, accessories, my husband, my dog – even more attractive! I’m excited about combining rattan with couture craft details, such as high-gloss lacquer, sculptural black steel and flashes of colour. It’s laissez-faire fabulousness, with a hint of pop!
SHALINI MISRA
Marquetry is a particular craft that I enjoy using and one that is becoming increasingly popular with clients. It can be used on large-scale architectural features or on a piece of furniture such as a sideboard. The technique can also be used to depict an illustrative scene or to create a geometric pattern. Championing craft has always been one of my core values and it is wonderful to see it recognised on a wider scale across the industry. More clients are seeing furniture and object design as something to collect, like art, and technical crafts bring a narrative to these pieces, allowing them to become heirlooms to be treasured and passed down through generations.
ALEXANDRIA DAULEY
Iam excited to integrate more bespoke joinery into upcoming design projects. Crafting and designing every element allows for creative tailored solutions that precisely meet the needs of each client, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and practicality. Through a focus on custom joinery, I aim to create kitchens, cabinetry and other pieces that are not only visually distinctive but also harmoniously blend with the lifestyle and preferences of homeowners.
MARTIN BRUDNIZKI
I love the idea that interiors can transport you to another place and time, so going into 2024 Iwould love t
