According to international trend experts, home décor in the year ahead will embrace nature, with sustainability high on the list of criteria for materials and design processes.
In the light of new sustainability needs, more conscious and delicate aesthetics in interior design will search for a stronger and more respectful connection with nature, according to InteriorZine.
The site notes some of the guidelines emerging on the world’s design scene:
“The first aspects of home design that need to be addressed are quality, safety, and durability – it is finally clear that good products remain useful for a long time and can be repaired if needed. That tendency and search in the furnishing style of modern homes are particularly visible in the renewed love for retro – repaired iconic pieces will be featuring strongly in new home styles.”
According to Trendbook (trendesignbook.com) décor trends in 2022 will include 70s retro designs, 90s street art, high tech furniture , and multi-functional spaces.
- 70s retro style – A nostalgic revival style that started in fashion is going to be popular again.
- 90s urban style – The street art movement that started in this decade, will be back with a contemporary feel.
- Smart furniture – Adapted to the new consumer, furniture with digital or automated features is an upcoming trend.
- Multi-functional spaces – Modern homes will have fewer divisions, with one space for living, dining and cooking, and with décor elements as semi-partitions.
- Glass – Foldable walls or dividers will create a dynamic between interior and outdoor living, and glass will be a key sustainable material in furniture.
- Organic materials – Elements such as cork walls or hump curtains will feature strongly.
- Multiple shades of green – The colour is a symbol of nature-induced wellness.
- New minimalism – Emphasised in clear architectural lines with high-quality and state of the art design pieces.
- Recreation spaces – Spaces designed for work and recreation take on major importance.
Calming influences
InteriorZine notes that “Natural and cosy materials such as linen and cotton, clay and brick, velvet, and ceramics will be used to create a calming and organic environment in homes in 2022. This calm space is a natural sequence of the overall search for slow quality in life – slow food and slow dynamics and less stress from everyday rhythms.
“Stability and durability of furniture and decorative items in homes is a more sustainable approach respecting nature. This also translates into a comeback of retro traits, and colours in search of nature and warmth, like terracotta, moss green, and calming nude nuances.”
Integrating nature into the home
The Covid-19 pandemic and accompanying worldwide lockdowns clearly showed the need for nature to be integrated into the home, and this trend will continue into 2022. Small balconies are being stocked with flowers and herbs where residents can enjoy the sun and fresh air and living rooms are redesigned to seamlessly connect to patios and gardens.
Modern designers are constantly seeking new ways of introducing natural light and fresh air into everyday lives through dynamic architectural connections between indoors and outdoors.
