These are the top interior design trends for 2022
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Loading... - Anthony Morgan
- 10 Jan 2022
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1. CONNECTION TO NATURE
The emergence of the biophilic design movement encourages a closer connection to nature in the way we're building shared spaces. "Humans crave connection with and access to nature in their daily lives," says Jen Rochford from Porta. "Bringing biophilic elements into the home is an efficient way to maintain that connection whilst indoors."
We are seeing this in natural timber finishes and furnishings in favour of man-made, or synthetic finishes everywhere in the home. Kitchen and bathroom spaces, including vanities, walls and ceiling linings are adopting finishes in raw timber, stone and concrete. "Sustainable timber is a natural material that brings a sense of warmth and depth into your home," says Jen. "Bringing nature indoors with timber finishes adds texture, and movement to any space."
While marble continues to dominate in bathrooms, kitchens and smaller-scale furnishings such as coffee tables and accessories, stone is having a big moment in furniture too, with warmer tones like travertine making a splash with a sophisticated, Italian-inspired elegance. "The tactile and highly luxurious appeal of stone is a perfect way to elevate any space," says Fiona.
"There is a growing awareness of the impact synthetic fibres are having on not just our planet, but on our health too," says creative director & founder of Nodi Rugs, Olivia Moon. "A lot of people are unaware of what their flooring is made from - be it carpet or rugs - and have been unknowingly filling their homes with polyester, which is in fact plastic!"
2. COLOURS OF THE EARTH
Colour trends for 2022 also reflect our need to be close to nature, ranging from Eucalyptus and olive greens to ocre and clay browns. Even darker colours are set to make a comeback in timbers. "For years American Oak and Tasmanian Oak has dominated interiors, so I am excited to see if darker timbers make their way into 2022," says Director/Founder of Folk Studio, Mariah Madder.
It doesn't stop at flooring either. According to Fiona, brown is the new black. "Especially caramel, tan and chocolate browns combined with soft creams," she suggests. "I'm also loving brown on brown, it's unexpected and beautifully retro."
If bold colours resonate with you, they're on their way, but for now use them in limited amounts. "Small hints of bold primary colours such as blue, yellow and red are being introduced in a sophisticated, very simple way," says Fiona. "Think more classic Mediterranean than Bauhaus."
Co-Founder of Carlotta + Gee Georgina Cavanagh agrees, suggesting starting with table settings. "Ochre and aqua are on trend this spring to brighten the table - they are very fresh and have a Mediterranean feel," she says.
3. ARTISAN AND HANDMADE OBJECTS
"We all want to enhance the comfort levels in our homes and soft linens, textured walls and handmade ceramics have a wholesome nature to them that exude comfort and simplicity," says Mariah. "Handcrafted items make us feel more connected and I think we are all seeking a better connection within our homes."
The concept of buying once and buying well was never stronger. 100% linen bed sheets and napery washes beautifully, improving with age. "Linen napkins add an element of luxe to any table setting and are eco-friendly - they can be washed and re-used for the next meal," says Georgina.
Nostalgia is driving a renewed love for handcrafted objects everywhere, as is the move to more DIY around the home, possibly as a result of weekends spent in lockdown. "Increasingly home is an important place," says Emily Dezentje, founder of Little Tienda who's handmade Kantha quilts take months to complete - hand-stitched by women in rural Rajasthan using customary techniques. "Our quilts are tactile pieces that evoke a strong feeling of connectivity." Read More...
