Having spent many years in the world of British heritage fashion and lifestyle brands, my take on interior design is informed by both interiors and fashion trends. I say “informed” as it is helpful to be aware of the zeitgeist, but not ruled by it. A nod to a trend in a room scheme is characterful and adds depth and interest, perhaps an element of surprise and intrigue, but a room that embodies that trend will be soulless and impersonal.
So, identify the trends that speak to you and bring to life your unique personality and I’ll show you how to interpret them using wood floors from Luxury Flooring’s broad collection.
Trend One – Quiet Luxury
A trend that started life on the catwalk, this for me is less of a passing trend and more of a core value when it comes to my design aesthetic. Focusing on quality, craftsmanship and understated elegance, quiet luxury is all about investing in timeless, enduring pieces that are, in fact, trend-less. The way to interpret this in your home is to layer considered objects, elegant furniture – preferably antiques mixed with well-made, contemporary pieces – and fabrics that are organic, sustainable and hand-woven. When it comes to flooring, the highest quality solid wood you can afford is the way to go. Not only will your floor be durable and long-lasting, but thanks to the breadth of the collection, you’ll find a wood finish that suits your style. My favourites are the French-inspired La Roche Chateau Engineered Oak and the super chic Thorpe Roasted Grand Solid Oak Herringbone.
Trend Two – Mono Rooms
This is a super chic trend. A trend that suits any aesthetic. A timeless trend. Pick a colour – preferably brown, olive or earthy red right now – and layer tone-on-tone of that one colour, from its off-white iteration to its deepest version. By ‘layer’ I mean create an edited mix of paints, textured and patterned wallpapers, fabrics (plains, small prints, wovens, florals, stripes, geometrics), woods, metals, glass, stone, objects all in your chosen hue.
The wood floor will be critical to the success of this scheme – if I chose Burgundy red as my mono colour for example, I’d go for the Studley Autumn Engineered Oak as it has a rich warmth to it and an oiled finish that gives it texture and character. If brown was my hero hue, I’d choose the mushroom-toned Elgin Stable Engineered Oak.
Trend Three – English Country Weekend
OK, so I’m cheating a bit – this is a catwalk trend. But it plays to my design style so wholeheartedly that I had to pick it for this article. Tactility and juxtaposition. In terms of AW24 clothes, this is interpreted through heritage tweeds, plaids, Aran and Argyle knits. It’s a Brideshead vibe – the Mitford sisters would be embracing it. There’s a touch of boho, a dollop of imperfection and an indulgent serving of eccentricity. In a room scheme, I’d mix perennial florals for an English garden aesthetic with Scottish checks and tartan wools and snuggly but stylish blankets knitted from local yarns. Stick to a considered, chic colour palette of latte brown, Burgundy, plaster pink and cream and you’re there. Wood flooring choices would need to be classic and preferably from indigenous wood. The Thorpe Roasted Solid Oak Herringbone and Brimham Sun Kissed Solid Oak are ideal for creating this look.
Trend Four – 70s Retro Revival
Now this is a fun one. Remembered as a decade of hedonism, youthful optimism and unadulterated joy, the 70s are here again to inspire what we wear and how we decorate our homes. But how to play this out without making our homes look ludicrous and overly trend-driven in 2024? Begin with the earthy colour palette – brown (again!), orange, yellow and olive green make a good start. Take a cue from Dior’s AW24 double denim, Chanel’s shearling and Chloe’s chiffon blouses – all fabrics that translate with ease and interest to our home interiors. Wooden platform heels conjure warm orangey wood floors and Brimham Aged Sunshine Solid Oak or Deluxe Golden Sienna Herringbone Click Vinyl hold the key to this confident aesthetic.
Charlotte Thomas
Charlotte Thomas is the founder director of her eponymous interior design practice, Charlotte Thomas Studio. Specialising in period properties, the studio works collaboratively with its clients and with skilled craftsmen and quality suppliers to create distinctively personal, elegantly relaxed interiors. You can visit her website or follow her on Instagram.
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