Quiet Luxury Is 2024’s Biggest New Design Trend - 5 ways to bring IT into your home
What is Quiet Luxury?
Quiet luxury first came into vogue in the fashion world as a way to exude luxury by dressing in high-quality, logo-free clothing rather than through overt branding.
Recently, this “if you know you know” philosophy has seamlessly transitioned into the world of interior design, giving us one of 2024’s most popular interior design trends.
Similar to fashion, the key to styling your home with quiet luxury is to focus on what’s felt and experienced through thoughtful design choices rather than prominently displaying brands or pieces that seem desperate for attention.
In this post on the quiet luxury trend, we’ll discuss some core principles for achieving this look in your home, and we’ll also reveal our top 5 designer tips for curating a true quiet luxury experience in every space.
This space from Chad Dorsey Design is the epitome of quiet luxury. The vintage and handcrafted chairs perfectly complement the minimalist fireplace wall. Texture is also a huge player with the cashmere throw, the stone, and the custom rug working together to give the room more dimensions.
Quiet Luxury Design Requires Intentionality
In interiors, quiet luxury is about making every element count—each texture, piece of furniture, and finish is deliberate, restrained, and imbued with understated elegance.
This means that your goal when trying to achieve the quiet luxury feel in your home should always be to intentionally curate pieces that bring a sense of calm and refinement, rather than filling a space with as many high-end items as possible.
This might be a hand-carved wooden chair, a cashmere throw, or walls covered in a beautiful plaster finish. The luxury lies in the details, the tactile experience, and the sense that nothing is there by accident.
It’s about creating spaces where every moment feels intentional and elevated—making the home a true sanctuary of style and comfort.
This living room incorporates both modern and antique items, yet shows restraint in color palette and decorative items.
5 designer secrets to achieving quiet luxury in your home
1. Choose a Refined Color Palette
Quiet luxury leans into muted tones and natural hues. Think soft beiges, taupes, warm grays, and creamy whites. These colors are timeless, offering a sense of calm and understated sophistication.
Incorporating deeper earthy shades like charcoal, navy, aubergine or olive can add a subtle richness.
Avoid overly trendy or bold colors that may fade in style over time—quiet luxury is about creating spaces that feel effortlessly elegant for years to come.
We designed this primary bedroom suite with luxurious textiles, hand crafted burl wood nightstands, and a soothing, restrained color palette.
2. Incorporate High-Quality Fabrics
Fabrics are key in achieving quiet luxury. Opt for sumptuous materials like cashmere, linen, wool, and velvet to elevate the tactile experience. These fabrics exude sophistication without being ostentatious.
It's all about texture—mixing a soft velvet pillow with a cool linen sofa creates a harmonious balance. When selecting fabrics, focus on quality and comfort, ensuring that each piece feels as good as it looks.
The oversized original art and luxurious velvet sofa take center stage in this living room from Studio Shamshiri.
3. Curate with High and Low Items
Achieving quiet luxury doesn’t mean every item in your home needs to have a high price tag. Incorporating high and low pieces with intention is crucial. A beautiful statement chair, a high quality sofa or a handwoven rug might be worth splurging on, but you can pair these with more affordable items like minimalist coffee tables or simple vases.
Once again, the key is to make every piece count—each item should add value to the overall aesthetic, regardless of price.
For this design, the handcrafted, custom table is the hero, while all of the other elements are supporting actors. Additionally, classic design elements provide a timeless aspect to the room.
4. Prioritize Non-Trendy Décor
Quiet luxury is the antithesis of trend-driven design. Instead, focus on timeless pieces that have staying power. Incorporate a few antiques that are meaningful and timeless. Just one or two pieces in a room can give a grounding, deeper feeling that is more curated and less cataloged.
Pair these timeless pieces with more modern items to balance the new and the old. Items like sculptural vases, hand-crafted ceramics, or original art that you have collected can bring subtle interest to a space without shouting for attention.
PRO TIP: One thing I have done over the years is to purchase a small inexpensive piece of original art when I travel. It doesn’t all match, but each piece has meaning and because I selected it, there is usually a commonality of some sort. Try to look for décor that has personal meaning or showcases craftsmanship over pieces that are just "on-trend" for the moment.
In this design, we made the deliberate decision to keep the decor minimal so that a viewer's focus would be drawn to the large-scale art on the back wall.
5. Practice Restraint in Decoration
Less is more in the world of quiet luxury. Instead of filling up a whole space with decorative items, choose several that have meaning or serve a function.
Think of an elegant marble side table or a single, oversized piece of art to ground a room. This oversized art will help your room have more of a “designer” experience and provide a sense of scale and proportion.
Embrace negative space, allowing your home to breathe and give focus to the materials and furnishings you’ve carefully selected. Again, each piece should feel curated and intentional, creating a sense of calm and elegance throughout.
This bedroom designed by Kelly Wearstler is elegant and even in the photos you can feel how you might experience the room’s textures and craftsmanship, rather than overdoing it.
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Q&A: Everything You Need to Know About Quiet Luxury Design
Q: What is quiet luxury in interior design?
A: Quiet luxury is all about understated elegance. It emphasizes high-quality materials, craftsmanship, and timeless design, avoiding flashy, trend-driven elements. The focus is on creating serene, sophisticated spaces that feel both personal and effortlessly luxurious.
Q: How do I achieve a quiet luxury look in my home?
A: Start by selecting a neutral color palette with soft, muted tones like beige, taupe, muted blues and greens. Invest in high-quality fabrics such as cashmere, silk, and linen.
Incorporate a mix of modern and timeless pieces, focusing on craftsmanship over quantity. Keep the decor minimal but meaningful—think art, bespoke furniture, or heirloom antiques.
Q: What are the key elements of quiet luxury?
A: Key elements include:
Natural materials like marble, wood, and stone
Luxurious fabrics like velvet, silk and linen
Minimalist design with clean lines and uncluttered spaces
Neutral color palettes that exude calmness
Quality over quantity in furniture and decor
Q: Is quiet luxury the same as minimalism?
A: Not quite. While both emphasize simplicity, quiet luxury leans into subtle opulence. The focus isn’t just on having less but ensuring what you do have is of the highest quality and reflects a sense of quiet refinement.
Q: Can I mix modern and traditional pieces in a quiet luxury design?
A: Absolutely! In fact, mixing modern and antique pieces can enhance the richness of a quiet luxury space. The key is balance—pair a sleek, modern sofa with an antique wood table or a classic sideboard with contemporary art. It’s all about creating harmony between old and new.
Q: How can I make my home feel luxurious on a budget?
A: Focus on quality where it matters most. Invest in one or two statement pieces, like a luxurious sofa or beautiful lighting, and pair them with affordable, understated accessories. Choose natural materials, and remember, simplicity is often more luxurious than excess.
