Photographed by Lillie Thompson. Interior design by Tali Roth. Styled by Joseph Gardner. From inside designer Tali Roth’s warm and masterfully curated Melbourne home
Character over cookie-cutter
The rise of mass market furnishings, project homes and even Instagram has seen a cookie-cutter aesthetic find its way into the interior design realm—think safe colour palettes, homogenous finishes and expected floor plans. In 2024 though, the designers are saying no more. “I think it’s time to wave goodbye to the straight-out-of-the-box interior design whereby a space is completely kitted-out in all-new, all top-of-the-range pieces. I want to see and work with pieces that are individual to the client: vintage, flea-market, heirlooms,” Perera emphasises. Haag too wants to see more individuality, preferring “artisanal pieces over mass produced elements,” and hoping to see things like “pine, bold fabric patterns and glass brick furniture,” come to the fore.
US-based designer Jen Samson is seeing the same thing arise in her own projects. “Clients are leaning more towards comfortable, lived-in furniture rather than smooth, clean and sterile looks.” As for how to get the look, Stacey recommends looking for “whimsical and unexpected elements to play a prominent role in interior design. From fun and sometimes quirky artwork to surprising design choices, these elements add depth, character, and a touch of playfulness to spaces.”