Top home build and design trends for 2024

We’re rolling out our crystal balls and looking at the top home design trend predictions for 2024! If you’re ready to buy land at Elliot Springs and bring your dream home to life, you won’t want to miss what’s hot right now in the home building and design world.  

Shades of brown: Earthy elegance in every room
Brown is reclaiming its place in home decor, offering versatility and cosiness. Whether on walls, floors, furniture, or accessories, incorporating shades of brown adds a touch of tradition to modern design, infusing timeless class into your living spaces. We're waving goodbye to stark whites and cool greys as warm neutrals steal the spotlight. Embrace experimenting with beiges, rich browns, and creamy off-whites, layering different tones and textures for a versatile and inviting look.  

Bold colours
If you’re not a fan of neutral tones, the good news is the interior design world is shifting towards embracing vibrant and bold new colour choices! Embrace bold shapes and hues, and create warm, inviting spaces that burst with character. Blues, inspired by the sky and ocean, are set to dominate home colour palettes in 2024- as these calming hues create a soothing and serene ambiance in your living spaces.  Jewel tones are also making a comeback and are a great way to infuse depth into your spaces, whether that be in your kitchen, bathroom or bedrooms! 

Raked ceilings: elevating living spaces 

Raked ceilings, with their upward-soaring rooflines, create the illusion of space, making even smaller rooms feel grand and airy. An architectural feature that requires little styling, raked ceilings can add drama and excitement, and allow extra light and flow into your home.  

Dark kitchen design concepts
Dark kitchens are taking centre stage in 2024, shifting away from light colours to embrace solid, rich hues in backsplashes, cabinetry and even coloured stone or porcelain benchtops. 

Natural materials
Incorporate natural elements like wood, stone, and woven grasses to create tranquil and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Beyond beauty, these materials contribute to environmentally- friendly homes, turning living areas into serene retreats.

Herringbone flooring
The angular shape of herringbone timber flooring is back in 2024, adding visual texture, dimension and sophistication to various spaces. This technique is great to use in rooms that may otherwise be considered a little more simplistic to add a touch of flair and interest. 
 

Stone backyard pavers

Front or back yard pavers and stepping stones made from concrete, brick, or stone were a popular landscaping trend in 2023, and they’re here to stay! Placing grass or plantings between pavers is a great way to softening pathways and add a lush, living element to gardens, creating a stylish look in your outdoor spaces. 

Vertical gardens & living walls
Creating a leafy green retreat in your backyard has never been easier, with vertical gardens and living walls offering creative solutions for families. Besides being a beautiful feature, these structures provide natural insulation and improve air quality, turning small spaces into beautiful and healthy environments. 

Your place to create your own sanctuary in Townsville
Ready to build your dream home? Just 15 minutes from the heart of Townsville, Elliot Springs offers residents a natural retreat and a dynamic lifestyle. This masterplanned community will feature all the amenities you need to live well, including schools and local shops. Find out more about life at Elliot Springs here.