This is the year to hit reset on your living space! Whether you are looking to reinvent your entire home or need to create a “me-space”, 2022 is all about living with intention. A chance to balance well-being with personal style. Below are six interior design trends that will continue to make their way into homes across the globe.
Commitment to wellness. It goes without saying, these past two years have been riddled with anxiety. Between the pandemic, crazy weather, and personal trials and tribulations, wellness will be front and center. For the eco-conscious home dweller, this means using healthy materials and products. Eco-friendly paints, such as Portola Paints & Glazes, are low-VOC and made from natural ingredients, helping with better indoor air quality. And they come in earthy, neutral colors which can help calm the nerves! A commitment to wellness also means creating wellness spaces! This can mean turning an unused or underutilized corner of your home into a gym or yoga studio or revamping your bathroom into a spa-like setting. The Jenny Kayne Home SoHo store has many quiet moments, including a soothing soaking tub that can make a home a relaxing oasis.
Serene hues. Consider a statement wall with Calico wallcoverings. Their Colorwash line plays with color and light, bringing in an element of texture. Calming colors can go beyond dressing your walls. Consider reupholstering that couch you’ve been sitting on 24/7 since working from home. And remember, making an interior design statement doesn’t have to be loud. Serene colors can be saturated and still create that soft touch needed to create rejuvenating tranquility.
Wood panel walls. But not your 70’s wood paneling. Wood blocks, arranged Mondrian-like, can add warmth and style. We love this interior architecture project by Studio Liaigre. It is moody, inviting, and comfortable — everything you need to create a stylish, well-appointed room.
Statement pieces: For art aficionados and collectors, statement furniture and decorative art will be the rage. From pendant lamps that double as sculpture to rugs that add intrigue. Apparatus Studio, known for their commanding lighting design, has mesmerizing light fixtures, among other intriguing offerings. cc-tapis, the Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs made in Nepal by expert Tibetan artisans, has rugs to match any personality. Square, round, organic. Bold, tranquil, geometric. There’s a rug for every room!
Fluted detailing: We are no strangers to fluted detailing. Fluted wood, fluted glass, and fluted concrete will continue to punctuate kitchens and bathrooms, and every room in between. They not only add dimension, but they also bring in an element of play that is important in today’s world. Architectural designer Rodolphe Parente has a few inspiring projects that feature fluted detailing. We especially like this kitchen decor photographed by Stephan Julliard.
Crisp, clean lines: Streamlined silhouettes seem to never go out of style. These thin shapes are perfect for modern and contemporary interior design schemes. We love this living space by Studio Seiders out of Austin, Texas.
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