As we approach the new year, you may be wondering what everyone was curious about in 2024. Hoping to satisfy our global thirst for knowledge, Google has just released its “The Year of Search 2024” report, curating a collection of trending searches that everyone has looked up and read about this year. More specifically, we took a look at the interior design and aesthetic trends that are on the rise in 2024—and the results might surprise you.
Google has compiled data reflecting the most trending searches this year, i.e. Read on for a list of what was popular in the design world this year.
Inspired by Nancy Meyers
Nancy Meyers' aesthetic has been in the spotlight for quite some time. The aesthetic calls for an interior design that evokes the same feelings of comfort and nostalgia as most of Meyers' films – think Parent trap And The holiday. The trend peaked in early July, with North Carolina being the most sought-after location. Nancy Meyers' aesthetic includes everything from fresh flowers in the kitchen to warm interior colors.
Y3K
The Y3K aesthetic proves that young people are looking for a style that is almost otherworldly, playing with futuristic, sci-fi and Y2K-inspired fashion – like metallic fabrics and glittery makeup. The metallic, shiny and trendsetting look peaked in early June, with Illinois and California being the most searched states.
Mob Wife aesthetic
If you're active on social media, you've probably heard of the mob woman aesthetic. The aesthetic is stylistically inspired by mafia women – a way to admire the glitz and glamor of '80s women (with some ease). Think animal prints, fur coats, gold jewelry and designer accessories. The trend peaked in mid-January, with most searchers coming from Washington, DC and Rhode Island.
Modern colonial design
The modern colonial design trend took hold this year to combine traditional colonial elements with elements of modern design – for example, an open floor plan concept with furnishings made from natural materials. This trend was most searched in January, February, March, September and November, with most searchers located in Connecticut.
Quiet luxury
The term “quiet luxury” has been used several times this year. The quiet luxury lifestyle involves purchasing high-quality, timeless pieces that last (in order to buy less), rather than displaying wealth. Although quiet luxury reached its peak in early January this year, discussion of it has never gone out of style. Most of the searchers once again came from Washington, DC
Cottagecore
Last but not least, cottagecore has taken over the world of cozy girl aesthetics. The cottagecore aesthetic is rooted in creating a simple, comfortable and sustainable lifestyle inspired by the English countryside – think peasant dresses, embroidered art, bread baking, gardening, etc. The art of simplicity has and likely will catch on this year Cottagecore reached its peak in late July and early August, with most seekers based in Alaska.