Another year and another broad spectrum of interior trends to look forward to. If we can say anything without revealing too much too soon, it’s that 2022 will be all about bringing ourselves closer to nature while making homes more functional and comfortable. From introducing sustainable furniture and décor to filling the interior with biophilic elements, your homes will radiate serenity and enjoyment. Check out what’s trending in the interior design field this year.
Sustainable interiors
Sustainable materials, upcycling, responsible manufacturing, and resale of furniture and homeware will be some of the main 2022 emphasis. Rethink how you shop for furniture, and choose the ones made of reclaimed wood. Accessories featuring recycled glass and metal should also be on your list of must-have items. Add jute, bio-glass and reclaimed wood to the mix for the most sustainable interior. More conscious choices, including materials and extending the life of current pieces, will be more popular than looking for new furniture. Visit second-hand furniture shops and join the sustainable movement for a healthier planet and eco-friendlier home.
Green is the newest hype
The coronavirus pandemic made everyone appreciate nature much more than before. In that spirit, green, as the representative of nature, is moving into our homes in 2022. One of the best ways to bring nature indoors is to incorporate various shades of green into the interior. Think about mixing plants, terracotta and timber for the ultimate woodsy interior. Greenery-filled living and working spaces will look more alive and make your days more productive. Enrich interior spaces with mineral-based greens, including sage and olive. Think flora- and fauna-patterned wallpapers, and make emerald the focus colour in your home to bring a sense of tranquillity and rejuvenation into the room. To break the monotony with so many greens, you can add jewel-toned greens with candlesticks, vases or accent pillows.
Introducing brown
When you’re looking to bring nature indoors, you cannot miss out on brown tones. That’s why caramels, camels and chocolate browns will stand side by side with green hues in 2022. Cognac and burnt umber will be a genuine refreshment after the pastel era, making your home look warm, cosy and more inviting than ever before. Warm neutrals such as taupe, camel, and rust are other popular colours to consider in 2022 that come very close to brown and create an excellent ambience.
Eye-catching lighting
Have you considered updating your lighting fixtures? In 2022 statement lighting will be there to help you accentuate your home interior and showcase eye-catching artwork. Think sculptural pendants and standout sconces to present your interior taste. Don’t forget to consult an expert if you’re not electricity-savvy. It’s always better to hire a highly-rated and experienced electrician than to suffer a terrible injury and cause a severe malfunction in your home.
Reflective surfaces
If you were worried that you wouldn’t have the chance to make your home a bit sparkler, we’re here to bring the good news. 2022 will reintroduce reflective surfaces by bringing back the trend of tinsel curtains and disco balls. Get your hands on those tufted and spray foam mirrors for the ultimate dose of shimmer and sparkle every home needs from time to time. We can only hope that with these mirroring accents, the mirror ceilings will be on the list of must-have interior décor elements very soon.
Sculptural furniture
When you decide to make your furniture safe, friendly and welcoming think about investing in sculptural furniture. Softer shapes and angles will dominate 2022 in the furniture area. In addition to sculptural pieces, rounded details will emerge as well. How do you feel about sofas with softened corners or arched windows? Introduce circular structural details on headboards, desks, and countertops. Drum tables and rounded area rugs will fit into your home seamlessly too. Are you hoping to add a wow element to your dining area? How about a curved bar design to leave everyone astounded? Round pool decking is also one of the possible trends that will stick through 2022.
Welcome cottage core
After bringing nature indoors, we’ll also see the rise in the Cottage core trend. Awake the countryside spirit in your interior and make it radiate the atmosphere of meadows and wildflowers. When you wish to create a mindful pastoral rural vibe, introduce floral prints and patterns that you can flawlessly mix with woods, organic textures and chalk painted surfaces. It is yet another wise way to embrace sustainability and reintroduce natural elements into your home.
Multi-functional areas
Ever since we faced the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve started learning to function in multipurpose areas. Living rooms doubled up as offices and bedrooms were often used as conference rooms due to lack of privacy elsewhere. In 2022, interior designers offered more ideas about how you can design double-duty rooms. Equipping a guest room with desks and bedrooms with exercise equipment, you will be able to accommodate various generations under one roof without any inconvenience. Allow yourself to work without intrusions, as the kids study in the next room and your partner deals with their own tasks. You will see kitchens that easily convert into soundproof offices. Forget about open floor plan design and welcome carefully proportioned and sequenced spaces. Shelving, ladders, and platforms give you plenty of opportunities for dividing a room into multiple areas that allow more privacy by creating separate areas.
In 2022 we’ll be seeing plenty of iconic interior design trends. Whether you’re a fan of nature or you’d love to include whimsical accent pieces into your home, 2022 has prepared a little bit of a treat for everyone. The best thing about these trends is that you can mix and match them to your heart’s desire without ever going overboard. The trends are so matchable that they will make every home more inviting and peaceful. Take a look at the entire list and choose your favourites before you start updating your living space in 2022. We’re sure that any of those trends will fit into your home seamlessly, enriching it for many years.
