Trends come and go, but with virtual staging, you can ensure that your listing photos embrace the current design trends that are attracting home buyers. In this article let’s look at five furniture trends of 2024 and see how they can be incorporated into your next listing.
When selling a home, it is recommended to use neutral colors for the paint. However, it's important to keep in mind that consumers are now moving beyond the all-white-everything trend. The latest trend is to incorporate rich, bold and vibrant colors into furniture and decor.This trend not only adds a unique personality to the space but also creates a cozy and dramatic ambiance. This inclination towards bold colors is inclusive of a vast range of dark shades, such as deep blue, green, espresso, cognac, burnt amber, and jewel tones.
Apply Design, is committed to keeping up with the latest virtual staging design trends. For those who appreciate the timeless look, we recommend pairing a rich, cognac leather sofa with a lush, olive green armchair and a beautifully-crafted brown walnut wood coffee table. This combination of earthy tones and textures creates a welcoming and cozy atmosphere in any living space. By incorporating these design elements, you can add warmth and sophistication to your home.
Curved furniture has been around since the ‘70s, but it is back and in big demand. Curved furniture is extremely versatile and can be used in both traditional and contemporary settings and has been popping up in high-end homes for years. For ages, furniture has been designed with straight lines and hard angles, but there has been a shift towards more organic and sculptural shapes. Curves are also incredibly visually appealing and they offer a more intimate seating arrangement to traditional straight-backed sofas. They add an element of softness and sophistication to a space.
If you're looking to create a bold statement with virtual staging, a large curved sofa would be a perfect choice. The curved style of the sofa offers a truly unique look that can instantly add a touch of luxury to any living space. On the other hand, if you're looking to break up the straight lines or angles of your modern living room, a curved accent chair would be ideal for providing a softening effect.
Rugs have the incredible ability to completely transform the interior of a room. By combining various geometric shapes and colors, they can create a striking statement piece that immediately captures attention. A rug can add an artistic flair to any space, injecting a unique personality and enhancing the overall aesthetic.Irregularly shaped rugs are highly versatile and can be used in any home, particularly in spaces where a standard rectangular rug would not fit. One of the most significant advantages of irregularly shaped rugs is their ability to energize a floor plan and create an exciting visual impact. They can add a touch of dynamism and playfulness to a home, making it feel more inviting and lively.
To take your virtual staging to the next level, consider opting for a curved or irregularly shape drug. When selecting an irregularly shaped rug, it is essential to choose furniture that echoes the shape to create a harmonious blend. Consider adding a touch of elegance and style to an office with a curved desk and an irregular rug. This creates a cohesive and polished look that will elevate the style of your virtual staging and make it stand out from the crowd.
Virtually staging the primary bedroom is crucial in creating an emotional connection with potential buyers. You’ll want to showcase the bedroom as a peaceful sanctuary where buyers can envision themselves living. The best bedrooms are a perfect balance of unique style and visual calmness that is both soothing and inspiring. Headboards in 2024 become the canvas for artistic expression in bedrooms. From intricate woodwork to bold geometric patterns and unique shapes, headboards become the statement piece that sets the tone for the entire room.
Apply Design provides an easy solution for creating the perfect virtual sanctuary. They offer a variety of statement beds, sculptural nightstands, and intimate lighting to help personalize and add unique style to your virtual staging. By using an expressive headboard, you can make the bed the focal point of the room and add personality to your design. Moreover, to elevate your virtual staging design game, you can consider adding a statement chair to the mix. An eye-catching chair is perfect for adding your signature style and a designer touch to the bedroom. Whether you prefer a plush velvet accent chair or a sleek mid-century modern piece, it adds character and personality to your overall design.
Another trend that is gaining popularity is the Japandi Style. Japandi style is a combination of Japanese and Scandinavian styles that focus on natural elements, simplicity, and comfort. It merges the minimalism, functionality, and simplicity ofScandinavian design with the natural materials, craftsmanship, and elegance often found in traditional Japanese design. The result is a harmonious and balanced style that usually features clean lines, neutral colors, natural textures, and a focus on simplicity and functionality. Where Japanese interiors are sleek, Scandinavian ones are rustic. The rich, earthy colors of Japanese design help to keep the monochrome palette of Scandinavian homes from feeling austere.
If you're interested in incorporating the Japandi style into your virtual staging, you may be interested in exploring the curated Japandi Room Bundles offered byApply Design. These bundles are thoughtfully designed to bring together natural materials such as unfinished woods, stone, earthy materials, and neutral color palettes. By selecting one of Apply Design's Japandi Room Bundles, you can easily achieve the Japandi look in your home. Each bundle includes carefully chosen decor pieces and furniture items that complement one another to create a cohesive and stylish living space.
Design trends come and go, but you need not worry. Apply Design keeps up with the trends so you don’t have to.
Amy Lang, the owner of Bridge City Staging LLC, trained with the Staging Studio to receive her Master Level Staging Design Professional certification. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University specializing in Graphic Design.
Bridge City Staging LLC is a local Oregon based Virtual Home Staging company serving the Portland metro area.
Amy is a power user of Apply Design, advices Apply Design regularly and curated most of the furniture bundles in the application.
