The Quiet Luxury Interior Design Trend That Whispers ‘Old Money’

Quiet Luxury, Loud Numbers

According to Google Trends, 'quiet luxury' is trending up by 1141% over the past year. In short? We predict it will be the loudest quietest trend of 2024.

Quiet luxury design is guided by several principled approaches: 

• Quality over Quantity: Every piece in a quiet luxury space is deliberate and chosen with care, prioritizing craftsmanship over sheer number.
• Functionality in Form: Each piece serves a purpose. Quiet luxury spaces are functional without sacrificing beauty.

The Color Palette of Calm 

According to interior designer Brynna Evans, the one takeaway of a quiet luxury aesthetic is the color palette. “Earthy neutrals,” she says, “serene pastels, and muted tones serve as the backdrop for peaceful living.”

Function and Form

Multi-purpose pieces like a sleek media console with hidden storage, or an ottoman that converts into a coffee table, epitomize this fusion of form and utility.

Paying Attention to Details

One quiet luxury tip comes from our staff designer Courtney Marquez, who emphasizes the details. “Pay attention to the hardware on your cabinets, the hand of the wallpaper, and the edge of your wooden table,” Marquez contributes. “Each detail contributes to the feeling of opulence and elegance in the quietest of ways.”

The Future of Quiet Luxury 

As a final note, we asked our Staff Designer Jessica Harris about the aesthetic going forward. Her thoughts? “As our lives become increasingly digital and filled with noise, the home has become a refuge longing for a sense of peace and authenticity.” Harris concludes that “the idea of luxury is evolving, from a symbol of excess to an emblem of mindfulness and well-being.”

What is a quiet luxury house style?

A quiet luxury house style emphasizes simplicity, calmness and a laidback vibe, without compromising elegance. It’s often associated with ‘old money’ — a term for an aesthetic that doesn’t try to show off. There’s no pressure for appearances; rather, the focus is on comfort and easy living.

What is the quiet luxury trend?

The quiet luxury trend, or muted wealth, exudes elegance without feeling aggressive. It doesn’t cater to what the latest trend should be, but feels assured and timeless. The designs in a quiet luxury home are of the highest quality, often expensive without looking it.

How do you exude quiet luxury?

Exude quiet luxury with knowing your style. Curating only the things that add function to a space, cleansing the room of details and handiwork that don’t add anything besides tchotchke-like decoration. Get inspired by fashion looks from country clubs, where colors are neutrals, materials are high-quality but simple.

What is muted luxury?

Muted luxury is elegance, without the pressure of having to show it off. There’s no need to impress; the money (quality) speaks for itself. You want a space you can live your best, worry-free life in, which means comfortable, luxurious fabrics and woods — in the simplest forms.