Home design trends that will be huge in 2022

2021 was slightly different from 2020, but people still spent most of their time inside their houses looking for creative ways to entertain themselves. As houses have become the new venues for cocktail parties and family events, people appreciate their homes more and describe them as their personal sanctuaries. 

For anyone ready to create the ultimate entertaining space for family events or design an inspiring WFH space, this is a look at the latest home design trends to understand how the interior décor industry will evolve in the future. This is an opportunity to level up in 2022, improve the nest and transform it into a place that entertaining without the need to leave the premises. 2020 and 2021 taught us to love our homes (in most cases), but 2022 will teach us to make them special and unique. 

Here is some advice from home design experts about the decor concepts they anticipate to make a statement in 2022, plus a list of trends all homeowners should consider when redecorating. 

Live in harmony with nature

The call of nature has been strong in interior design over the last few years. Designers have tended to search for organic materials, sustainable designs and colours and shapes inspired by nature. This tendency will pick up speed in 2022 because the pandemic has forced it to take root quickly. The search for nature should be quite visible in any up-to-date interior design in the following year. 

Being locked up inside the house for a long time made everyone long to go out and enjoy being in nature more than ever, so people started to reflect on pursuing organic trends in interior design and using more natural materials. 

Homeowners have been drawn to natural fabrics, neutral colours and flora and fauna patterns since the onset of the pandemic. Home décor can connect residents with nature if they install floor-to-ceiling windows, create garden areas and use a mix of natural materials to bring the idea of organic elegance and outdoor living inside. 

Living in harmony with nature goes beyond seeking inspiration in nature for décor. It’s also reflected in terms of sourcing, so it may be a good idea to buy from brands that embrace sustainable practices. 

Full-colour kitchens

Those of us who were never fans of all-white kitchens will be thrilled to find out that gone are the days when they were trendy. The pandemic transformed the way people see their kitchens. They no longer want to cook meals in hospital-like rooms; they prefer warm and cosy environments that encourage their creativity. Vibrant kitchens, rich in colour and personality, are the hottest trend in home décor in 2022. 

A good thing about creating a personality-driven kitchen is that it doesn’t break the bank. One can furnish it with cheap kitchen units that can later be painted to bring some drama. Anyone ready to leave behind their white kitchen for a full-colour one should rush to the paint store because they’re not the only one.

The most notable kitchen designs in kitchen décor include:

• Bringing colour back to walls and cabinetry

• Using stone for countertops

• Making the kitchen a closed-off space dedicated solely to cooking

Open-space living rooms and kitchens are no longer a thing. 2022 is the year that mixes metals, uses bold colours, materials and patterns, and moves kitchens from commercial to residential living.  

Curvy lines

It shouldn’t be a surprise that curved lines will be implemented in home décor in 2022. Curved pieces have been popular for a while because they offer freedom from the feel of limitations strict lines and rigorous items offer. 

The curvy furniture available these days is an upgrade from “modern” examples and feels timeless and trendy. The trend of furniture with round edges will become an essential part of the design vocabulary in 2022. Design aficionados should also expect to see pill or arched mirrors, rounded kitchen islands, and reeded design details integrated into millwork and cabinetry. Sculptural elements are also trending these days, and one can purchase them from vintage resale stores. 

Interior designers believe that the holistic spectrum of curvature in interior décor will mostly be found in architecture, such as doorways and cabinet designs. 

Green is the new black

Anyone who kept an eye on the colour of the year announcements probably noticed that everyone thinks green will be the star of 2022. As mentioned earlier, interior design is inspired by nature the following year, and all shades of green are welcomed in home décor. However, those who don’t like classic green can opt for more eclectic hues like emerald and chartreuse. 

In line with this trend, interior designers get certifications in sustainable design practices to equip houses with healthy interiors. Homeowners feel safer and more confident now that the pandemic heads to an end and search for solutions that support their lifelong aspirations and dreams. They are happy to invest more in interior design meant to last for generations. It means that they appreciate quality, history, and manufacturing integrity more than before.  

Inspiring WFH spaces

Most people probably converted the kitchen countertop or living room table into a desk when the pandemic hit. But as remote work becomes a more permanent option, neither of those solutions cut it. In the age of hybrid work schedules, interior designers predict that home workspaces will become inspiring areas. 

A home office or work area needs to be a space where all equipment functions flawlessly and nothing is bothersome or distracting while working. But because many houses weren’t designed to include an office, it’s likely most will need to convert one of the rooms (or part of a room) into a work from home sanctuary. Any small room does the trick, from the boxroom to the garage. 

The new desk deserves a spot in a corner with natural light. Creating a workspace in front of a window is beneficial for creativity because watching outdoors allows the brain to relax. Also, it’s essential to surround oneself with things that are loved, textures that are comforting and colours that energise.

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