You don’t have to spend a fortune to give your home a stylish lift in 2024.
Making small decor swaps to incorporate the latest trends can instantly infuse new life into your living space, shares leading home improvement retailer RONA.
“It’s all about doing more with less, and there are simple ways to give your home a refresh and get this year’s fashionable looks without breaking the bank,” said Lydia Thammavong, Head Design, Styles & Trends at RONA.
Think quick and easy home improvements, such as applying stick-on backsplash tiles or peel-and-stick wallpaper, painting walls, cupboards or ceramic tiles, and updating decor accessories, light fixtures, door handles, or appliances.
“Design trends in 2024 are all about making homes more cozy and visually interesting,” Thammavong said. She explained that RONA has made it foolproof for homeowners to incorporate this year’s five popular home decor trends into their rooms by offering a wide selection of stylish, budget-friendly items that correspond with each theme.
The five trends – Old Brit Charm, Quiet Luxury, Heritage, Retro Modern and Dopamine Decor – cater to a wide range of tastes and RONA’s products can be mixed and matched according to individual preferences, Thammavong said. She suggests these star items as starting points to incorporate elements of each look.
Old Brit Charm
This traditional decorating style builds on the Cottagecore theme that has been taking the design world by storm, but emits a more bourgeois, less rustic vibe. Inspired by the Victorian era, Old Brit Charm embraces the beauty of the past, creating calm, romantic spaces that exude character, coziness, and nostalgia. Taking centre stage are natural materials, including dark brown and walnut wood, stone, antique metal, and ceramic, highlighted in decor elements such as pottery and brass accessories, antique gold hardware and light fixtures, floral and oriental motif wool rugs, textured wall coverings, beveled mirrors, and dried flowers and branches.
Brewster Anaglypta X Egon unpasted vinyl wallpaper – paintable, 57.5-sq. ft., white. $67.99 at RONA.ca.
Parrot Uncle modern gold chandelier 12.2-in 4-light. $195 at RONA.ca.
Korhani Home Harlow Grey Polyester Area Rug, 95 x 118-in. $399 at RONA stores and online.
Simple Designs banker’s lamp with glass shade, 14.75-in, rose gold. $89.99 at RONA.ca.
Ampro wainscot wall panel MDF 48-in x 97-in x 1/4-in – primed. $58.99 at RONA stores and online.
Richelieu traditional knob, 1.25-in antique English metal. $12.69 at RONA stores and online.
Quiet Luxury
Quiet Luxury is all about minimalism, understated elegance, and bringing warmth into the home with a simple, relaxed, and clutter-free aesthetic. This trend is characterized by a muted colour palette of soothing neutrals – from off-white and natural tints to greyish greens, light browns, and greige – sleek craftsmanship, soft curves, layered textures, and natural materials. White oak matte finishes, stone veining, statement mirrors, and brushed and matte metal elevate the look.
Mono Serra 24-in x 24-in white porcelain marble look floor and wall tile. $5.49 sq ft at RONA stores and online.
Globe Electric sandy 60-in faux wood shaded floor lamp with rattan shade. $199.99 at RONA.ca.
A-Street Prints Westport geometric wallpaper in coffee, 20.5-in x 33-ft roll (covers about 56.4 sq ft). $170.48 at RONA.ca.
Blanco Vision 20.88-in x 24.65-in x 8-in cinder grey silgranit single kitchen sink (stainless steel strainer included). $429 at RONA stores and online.
Gouchee Home Natura 18-in x 18-in square linen throw pillow. $28.99 at RONA.ca.
Heritage
A cross between traditional Old Brit Charm and modern, minimalistic Quiet Luxury, the Heritage trend combines formal and ornate elements with simple, relaxed touches to create living spaces that are a mix of classic and current. Timeless, warm and cozy, this style exudes elegance, using natural materials and pairing taupes, tans and vanillas with dark brown or black to create striking looks. Decor touches such as embellished wall and ceiling details, matte finishes mixed with metallic accents, walnut wood, marble stone veining, antique and brushed gold finishes, and matte black wallpaper bring out the best of this theme.
Corliving Elewood midcentury green polyester accent chair. $579 at RONA.ca.
Smart Tiles Square Velden peel and stick backsplash tiles 8.23-in x 22.29-in, white (pack of 2). $29.99 at RONA stores or online.
Wallpaper, grass cloth motif, 56 sq ft, taupe. $48.99 at RONA stores and online.
Richelieu Torino transitional cabinet pull, champagne bronze, 320-mm. $31.31 at RONA.ca.
Mono Serra penny mosaic wall tile, porcelain, 12-in x 12-in, white. $10.19 sq ft at RONA stores and online.
Catalina adjustable cone desk lamp with metal shade, 19.75-in. $64.99 at RONA or online.
Allen + Roth 33-in x 22-in 5-holes matte black drop-in or undermount single kitchen sink. $419 at RONA stores and online.
Moen Durani bronzed gold modern 1-handle deck-mount pull down residential kitchen faucet. $379 at RONA stores and online.
Modern Retro
Move over vintage 1950s style. The 70s retro look will be all the rage in 2024, cleverly mixing bold textile and wallpaper patterns in earthy greens, browns, and oranges to create blast-from-the-past interiors with style and personality. Envision modern takes on wood-paneled walls, shaggy rugs, teak and walnut curved furniture, rattan and rice paper fixtures, ceramic vases, velvet and corduroy fabrics, chrome and brushed nickle accents, glossy finishes, and loads of greenery.
Scancom Nanna modern brown faux leather accent chair. $237 at RONA.ca.
La Dole Rugs® candy area rug, 6.4-ft x 9.4-ft, polypropylene, orange. $277.20 at RONA.ca.
Gouchee Home solid velvet 18-in x 18-in square ochre throw pillow. $27.99 at RONA.ca.
WallPops 23-in x 70-in retro rainbow archway decal. $99.99 at RONA.ca.
Globe Electric Olivia 12-in matte brass table lamp with metal shade. $84.99 at RONA.ca.
MURDesign Signature MDF wall panel 4 3/4-in W x 96-in H teak finish 11.65-sq. Ft./box. $78.99 at RONA stores or RONA.ca.
Dopamine Decor
Emitting a fun and joyful vibe, Dopamine Decor is all about creativity and vibrancy, infusing rooms with personality through a fusion of colours, shapes, patterns and textures. This style adds a touch of whimsy to any space, featuring bright hues – including pink, orange, yellow, lime green and cobalt blue – mixed with neutral pastels, eclectic wallpaper, matte and shiny finish combinations, colourful rugs and ceramics, “flower power” touches, and thrifted, repainted pieces of furniture and accessories. A DIYer’s dream, this trend is maximalism at its best.
HOMCOM Velvet-Touch fabric accent chair, red. $236 at RONA.ca.
Simple Designs sparkling unicorn table lamp, 6-in, white and gold glitter. $47.99 at RONA.ca.
Natural by Lifestyle Brands 2-ft x 3-ft pink New Zealand single sheepskin rug. $66.99 at RONA.ca.
Palm-leaf design wallpaper, green, 20.5 inches x 16.5′ feet. 54.99 at RONA stores and online.
Natural by Lifestyle Brands hand-painted pink/silver ceramic knobs (8 pack). $45.99 at RONA.ca.
Faber Kezma 3-in x 12-in x 10-mm glossy jade green ceramic wall tile – 25/box. $7/sq ft at RONA stores and RONA.ca.
Enhance your Decor with Colour
Elevate this year’s hottest decor looks in your home by infusing your walls with some of Sico Paint’s stand-out hues, including popular 2024 colours: honey beige Satin (6112-31), Cubist Red (6037-85), aquamarine Natural Spring Water (6201-31), deep teal Kennetcook Slate (6157-63) and warm khaki Mantra (6222-42). Try Sico Classic, the brand’s best quality-value offering, available at RONA stores or online.
About RONA inc.
RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers and is headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the Lowe’s, RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has supported Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 22,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. RONA inc. is one of the Montréal region’s Top Employers since 2021. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit the website www.ronainc.ca.