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20 Top Interior Design Trends 2022 from Home Decor Experts
Every year, professional designers and home editors (myself included) get a kick out of predicting the design trends people will welcome into their homes. Even if a specific movement isn't suitable for you (a maximalist aesthetic isn't for everyone, right?), it's always fun to discover the color palettes, furniture choices and other decor elements that are all the rage at the moment. In other words, the top interior design trends for 2022 are worth considering.
In 2021, people focused on pieces that mix style and practicality — think self-cleaning bidets for a more luxurious bathroom, for example. But this year, everything from bringing the outdoors in to experimenting with pattern and texture, and finding design inspiration from past decades are of interest.
We connected with a group of dynamic interior designers to find out the top interior design trends that they've come across so this year as well as what to expect in the coming months. Use their thoughtful insights to upgrade your home, whether it's a standout kitchen or calming bedroom, or simply enjoy thinking about your dream abode. There's fun in that, too!
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Home Libraries
Lauren Pressey
"I've noticed that people have been investing in home libraries for their families. They are starting to grasp that not everything has to be on a laptop, smartphone or tablet." — Linda Hayslett, LH.Designs
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Pattern Play
Don Pearse
“We are introducing more patterns in our projects and our clients are embracing it. We don’t suggest going overboard with overmixing large, bold prints or overusing prints on all the fabrics, walls and rugs. Instead, mixing a patterned wallpaper with a stone, wood or brick floor that has a shape and form, like herringbone or chevron, is a great way to play with pattern without looking chaotic.
” — Maria Viola-Kuttruff, Viola Interior Design
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Texture
Lance Gerber
"Textures are going to be utilized far outside of furniture and rugs this year. Tongue and groove boards on the ceiling add to architectural interest while injecting an earthy texture. Curtains can be used to filter light beautifully and add a softness to the room. Even lighting can provide texture to rooms, depending on the material used." — Joshua Smith, Joshua Smith Inc.
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Natural Elements
Chad Mellon
"An emphasis on natural elements and color palettes will continue to grow in 2022. Warm beiges, browns, blues and greens will provide comfort in homes with a calming presence and a look that is easy on the eyes. Furniture with blonde wood will help keep spaces looking light and airy.
" — Lindye Galloway, Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop
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1980s Decor Inspiration
Ron Blunt
"The 80’s are calling: they want their mauve gray geometrics back in fashion! That layer of decades found in the vintage store wants to be able to have a coordinating fabric rug or wallcovering. — Kellie Burke, Kellie Burke Interiors
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Biophilic Design
Seth Caplan
"After over a year of being shut inside, there has been — and will continue to be — a focus on regaining our connection to the natural world through the use of biophilic design principles, meaning there will be an emphasis on creating calming environments with natural lighting and ventilation, incorporating plants and creating a visual connection with nature." — Amanda Thompson, Aline Studio
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Bold Patterns and Colors
Mike Van Tassell
"I expect to see a lot of bold color and pattern reminiscent of the 60’s and 70’s, and green in all shades as we continue to bring the outdoors in.
I am especially fond of the more muted shades of green such as Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog, as seen in my own bedroom." — Beth Diana Smith, Beth Diana Smith Interior Design
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Traditional Details
Spacecrafting Photography
"In 2022, we are seeing traditional details making a big comeback. With so much change around the world over the past few years, it’s no surprise that more and more people are craving a sense of comfort, timelessness or even a bit of nostalgia in their homes. From pattern mixing, skirted or flanged furniture, and the incorporation of antique pieces, this new year is all about honoring our roots. And we couldn’t be happier about it!” — Bria Hammel, Bria Hammel Interiors
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3D Art
Charlie Juliet Photography, Lauren Behfarin Design
"We will see a push towards 3D art in 2022.
People are looking to add whimsey, intrigue and life to flat walls as we continue to spend more time in our homes. Any art that pops right off the wall, and can be configured in different ways, is going to be very popular this year." — Lauren Behfarin, Lauren Behfarin Design
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Sustainability
The Novogratz for The Shade Store
"Sustainability has become a major issue for everyone, as it should. Looking into the sustainability of everything is a must and it is really excellent that so many designers are trying to learn what the best materials are to use for the long-term health of our eco-system. Luckily, there is a lot to choose from!" — Robert and Cortney Novogratz for The Shade Store
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Mindful Spaces
Amanda Anderson Photography
"Next year will bring about a deeper awareness of our spaces and the impact they have on our emotions and wellbeing.
We will see more spaces that have personality and personal ties to interests, hobbies and pleasures of its owner." — Marie Cloud, Indigo Pruitt Design Studio
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1970s Decor Inspiration
Hulya Kolabas
"Seventies decor and colors are back. We will be seeing more terracotta, sage and mustard colors as well as mid-century furniture trademarks — peg legs on cabinets and tables, teak wood tones and highly textured fabrics." — Malka Helft, Think Chic Interiors
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Homework Rooms
Jane Beiles
"Children continue to drive design spaces and homework is not going away. As the world turns, people may continue to opt out of full classroom settings and opt in for more private spaces and create 'mini corporate offices' for their smallest bosses.
These rooms are equipped with interactive smart boards, high-speed WiFi and plenty of plug-in outlets. Homework rooms can also be repurposed later for a college student's startup headquarters or an adult's home office." — Georgia Zikas
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A Return to Tradition
Michael J. Lee
"Expect English roll arm sofas, wingbacks, simple dining tables based on antique styles and pieces with detail and some history. For materials, we're going to see a lot more natural materials become popular again. Marble, real wood, linens, mohair — things that feel more organic and nice to the touch." — Erin Gates
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Multifunctional Spaces
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"People are starting to understand that they can live with less, especially after the past year. People will start to downsize, or stay in their current homes and become creative with how their spaces can be multifunctional.
For example: having your living room be part office. Or office-workout rooms." — Amy Leferink, Interior Impressions
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Curved Furnishings
Courtesy of Michelle Harrison-McAllister
"Furnishings of white oak with curves bring a fresh and soft wavy feeling. From curved corners within walls and cabinets to curved backs of sofas, dining chairs and arched cabinets, the angular line of furnishing is softening." — Michelle Harrison-McAllister
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Lasting Style
Peter Aaron
"The trend for 2022 is a return to lasting style. We are seeing the effects of our 'buy it and throw it away' consumerism on our planet, and I think people will realize that developing a personal, lasting style is not only beautiful and unique, but good for the environment as well.
" — Kate Patterson, Perlmutter Freiwald
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Bringing the Outdoors In
Kathleen Pieratt
"More people are enhancing their outdoor living spaces, which means stylish outdoor furniture. I see more intentionally-designed outdoor living spaces that don't sacrifice on style and expand the families' living and entertaining space in the home." — Mimi Meacham, Marian Louise Designs
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Colorful Window Treatments
Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store
"In 2022, we’re going to see a lot of color and patterns, especially within window treatments. They play a key role within design because they are the jewelry of the room and can really make an impact. Whether it be drapery, shades or sheers, patterns with a burst of two to three colors will play a strong role in design next year.
" — Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store
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Pantone's 2022 Color of the Year: Very Peri
Courtesy of Pantone Color Institute
Pantone recently named "Very Peri" as its 2022 Color of the Year. A bold blue with a violet-red undertone, you can expect to see the shade show up in everything from furniture to decor.
"Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression." — Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute
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Interior Design Trends 2022: Experts Share What’s in This Year
By Elise Taylor
Curved shapes, textures, and nature-inspired interiors are all trends named by top interior designers for 2022. This room by Athena Calderone combines all three.Photo: By Adrian Gaut
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For millennia, interior design trends have been used as aesthetic aids in our attempts to find some sort of inner peace: take the ancient Chinese art of feng shui, where spatial positioning corresponds with energy flow, or wabi sabi, the Japanese practice of embracing an imperfections, or ancient Rome's fondness for using earth-tone colors and geometric patterns in order to mimic the harmony of nature. “There is more and more research that shows the direct influence that our homes have, not only on our moods, but our overall health and well-being,” interior designer Timothy Corrigan of Timothy Corrigan Inc.
tells Vogue. So is it any wonder that in 2022—our third consecutive year in a global pandemic—the top interior design trends are again focused on making us feel emotionally at ease?
“We have been forced to slow down and spend time in our homes—this drives a strong desire to really create a space that reflects both visually and affectionately what it is we are feeling. As of lately we are paying close attention to how design has the ability to create an energy,” says Erick Garcia of the Los Angeles-based design firm Maison Trouvaille. “This all excites me very much—allowing the senses to drive a space.”
And what, exactly, are our senses drawn to in 2022? 14 top interior designers have some ideas. For starters, several predict the rise of the enveloping, earthy color of brown, displayed in fabrics like leather or even in terracotta walls (how Ancient Rome of us). Others see a spike in nature-inspired surfaces and accents—think marbles and mushroom shapes—while others say their clients can’t get enough soft, curvy furniture.
Essentially, anything that feels warm, welcoming and cozy is in: “Clients are asking for warmth, comfort and airiness—this seems to be a common thread amongst current and past projects,” says Garcia. Athena Calderone, founder of Eyeswoon, agrees: “Who wouldn’t want to design a room that feels like a warm hug?”
Then, there’s the pandemic reality that our homes have become the main settings of our lives: where we work, sleep, and socialize. Every corner, and every object we're surrounded by, must serve some sort of purpose. Perhaps it’s a functional one—Kelly Wearstler touts the rise of useful domestic technology—or an emotional one, like Mark D. Sikes's prediction that we will see more travel-inspired interiors. “We really want to examine what we love, what we want to live with every day and for years to come,” concludes Robin Standefer of Roman and Williams.
Meanwhile, some popular design choices of the past several years are falling to the wayside. Boucle's moment, it seems, is over, as is the all-white minimalism that may look crisp, yet provides little visual comfort.
“The trend that I believe is going the way of the past is all white everything,” says Justina Blakeney, founder of Jungalow. Adds Kathryn M. Ireland, “The minimal look is at last warming up.”
Below, the top interior design trends to know in 2022—as well as what’s on its way out.
A room designed by Mark D. Sikes in shades of brown.
Photo: By Amy Neunsinger
What’s In
Shades of Brown
“Chocolate browns, camels and caramels—there has been so much color and pattern, especially pastels, the last few years and I think people will be ready for a palette cleanser.” -Mark D. Sikes
“Chocolate brown is back! And I for one as a ’70s baby am thrilled. But this time chocolate brown won’t only play with orange shag (cue my childhood living room) but also play well with other colors as a deep neutral for rich elegant timeless spaces.” -Danielle Colding, Danielle Colding Design
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“Neutrals will take a bit of a back seat in 2022 as people start to experiment with color again, but the palette will stay very close to hues you’d find in nature.
We predict paint rollers will be dipped in rosy, terracotta tones, swathing rooms from wall to ceiling for a complete monochromatic moment that envelops you in its coziness.” -Athena Calderone
“I think we're going to see a return of earthy browns in 2022—from cognac to burnt umber.” -Justina Blakeney
A photograph of Roman and Williams's studio, which features several nature-inspired objects.
Photo: Courtesy of Nicole Franzen
Nature-Inspired Surfaces and Objects
“With more time spent indoors than ever before, we’re all seeking to strengthen our connection with nature. This has simultaneously inspired a resurgence in natural surfaces—think stoneware, terracotta, marble, and travertine being used across the board from backsplashes to bathtubs, furniture, and decorative objects. The raw, porous, imperfect nature of these organic materials adds depth, soul, and visual intrigue while also mimicking the calming, restorative ambiance of the outdoors.
This lure back to nature has also sparked an interest in large trees at home, from the elegant black olive to Southern magnolias.” -Athena Calderone
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“Texture and things from the earth and the hand, like Akiko Hirai's pots. The inaugural show we launched at our new gallery, that Vogue covered with a beautiful story on women and clay, represents a devotion and decisive movement in design to defining art as objects you live with.” -Robin Standefer
“With folks looking to bring a little magic into their lives after a couple of very tough years, I see earth's magical wonders taking center stage: objects made from sparkling crystals and swirling marbles, mushroom silhouettes, pieces that incorporate raw natural materials and exotic flora and fauna motifs.” -Justina Blakeney
“As a designer it is refreshing to see a return to material-driven applications—and it doesn't seem to be cooling off. We see a desire for rich marbles, soft and organic materials, warmer tones and griege vs white on walls, earthy elements like wood, stone, and clay—this is all so classic and refreshing as it brings life to a space.
” -Erick Garcia
Sculptural and Curved Furniture
“A curved form is subconsciously read as safe, friendly and welcoming. With everyone feeling a bit precious I think those softer shapes and angles will still be a big trend in 2022 in furniture as well as architecture.” -Sarah Sherman Samuel
“I love sculptural furniture. Our Catalpa series, named after a plant, is a perfect combination of nature and culture. ” -Robin Standefer
“More gracious and sensual shapes, curved edges and deep, luxuriant seats.” -Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Venetian Plaster and Limewash
“Living/antiqued plaster walls. Plaster finishes have been everything for a long time, but now we will start to see the prevalence of walls that evoke times past in a new way. Made by craftsmen who know how to achieve antiqued surfaces, walls will be the textured backgrounds of our historical, crumbling, dreams.” -Danielle Colding
As the pandemic continues, elevated outdoor furniture is set to be a trend in 2022.
Here, a lawn space by Timothy Corrigan.Photo: By Amy Barnard
Elevated Outdoor Furniture
“Outdoor furniture will become more sophisticated and refined as we continue to spend more time entertaining outdoors, and our patios become true extensions of our interior décor." -Timothy Corrigan
Tactile Textiles and Textures
"We have been playing around with patterned jute to add more texture and depth to our spaces. I see a lot of people exploring different types of patterned jute, rush and abaca in 2022 as a way to expand that neutral foundation a rug provides and have some fun with pattern play." -Jake Arnold, founder of The Expert
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“As a textile fanatic and color maven, revamping fabrics is where I feel you get most bang. My son Otis has added mohairs and velvets alongside his elegant linens at @otistextiles. I’ve been working in Scotland on some colorful tartans, crushed velvets and large patterned prints to celebrate 2022, the 25th year of my textile line.
” -Kathryn M. Ireland
Dual-Purpose Rooms
“As we get into another year of COVID variants, our living spaces continue to double as our work rooms, which is the new normal. The kitchen continues as the conference room and The Farmhouse Table is the new boardroom table.” -Kathryn M. Ireland
“Rooms will be designed for double duty; i.e. dining rooms walls lined with wine storage or books, guest rooms fitted with desks, bedrooms equipped with exercise equipment. As people spend more time in their homes, they expect the spaces to work harder for them.” -Timothy Corrigan
High-Tech Homes
“Design continues to evolve with new advances in technology. Myself and many designers are embracing virtual design by leveraging this powerful new technology to create immersive spaces and highly engaging designs that feel both contemporary and futuristic.” -Kelly Wearstler
Vintage and Sustainable Accents
“Whenever I can use vintage, I will.
From a design standpoint, vintage is the protagonist of every room—it has the power to influence the storytelling and direction. Their patina brings a touchable texture and warmth to every space, not to mention a sacred sentimentality. But aside from their decorative propensity, these rare antiquities are stylishly sustainable. By repurposing the old, the damaged, the jagged into something new, we’re reducing our footprint while bringing a rich sense of history and spirit into a space.” -Athena Calderone
“We are starting to see lots of new brilliant options for sustainable fabrics and materials. I think this should now be a priority for all designers.” -Marcus Barwell, Managing Director of Soho House Design
Leather Furniture and Upholstery
“1989 is calling and it wants … Sade, Lisa Stansfield-soft Italian leather sofas, Calvin Klein home, Armani Casa, and Terence Conran back!” -Robert McKinley, founder of Studio McKinley
“Leather in rich tones offset cooler metals and have the ability to tell a story over time as they wear through use—we shouldn't be afraid of age showing its face.
” -Erick Garcia
A room by Kathryn M. Ireland with a Le Style Anglais-meets-California approach.
A More Modern Grandmillenial
“Trends for 2022 include the embracing of floral patterns, a sort of 1940s updated chintz vibe, resplendent in the memory of Mario Buatta, but in more contemporary palettes. The ‘grandmillennial’ look that was slowly infiltrating influencers and taste makers in 2021 is now become more widespread, moving tastes back to a “more is more” look. But unlike our grandparents’ interiors, the feel is more curated with floral and damask-printed wallpapers becoming the backdrop for contemporary-shaped soft furnishings given an added touch of glamour with unexpected fringe and piping additions.” -Martyn Lawrence Bullard
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"Le Style Anglais, English Country style known for its comfort, quirkiness and ease of living, continues with its “comeback.” -Kathryn M. Ireland
Up-and-Coming Artwork
“Art collections focused on up and coming artists and artists of color.
Gone are the days of high-brow art collecting dominating the scene. My clients are looking for fresh faces on the art scene. They also want collections that reflect the diversity of our world and the perspectives these artists offer.” -Daniele Colding
Travel-Inspired Interiors
“People will be traveling again, so interiors will take on a nomadic adventurous flare. I see lots of tenting and low banquettes with Turkish poofs and cigarette tables.” -Mark D. Sikes
A room by Timothy Corrigan mixes materials like metal, wood, and velvet.
Photo: By Simon Upton
Mixing Materials and Design Styles
"The desire to have unique things that are not like everyone else’s is leading to an increase in mixing materials in furniture design. It is not uncommon to see case goods with wood, metal and stone elements all used in the same piece, to make them more unique and special.” -Timothy Corrigan
“There is a trend emerging that is reminiscent of the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Two directions come to mind. One being very natural—white and creams, mixed with dark natural wood and washed linen textiles and black-and-white photography. The other is dark and moody mixed with stainless steel, jovial multicolor schemes and color blocking. Some avant-garde sculptural elements that evoke the style of Ettore Sottsass.”-Robert McKinley
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“Paying attention to the subtleties will be important in 2022—like how a beautiful Brazilian vintage solid wood arm chair by Sergio Rodrigues can offset an otherwise contemporary home, activating the space, adding warmth and invitation.” -Erick Garcia
Bold Patterns and Colors
“I believe we will see a move away from neutrals and people will be using more vibrant colors and bold patterned fabrics. Citrus green and RAF blue are colors I think we will see a lot of.” -Marcus Barwell
“The years of dull and muted colors have given way to bright, joyful colors that put a smile on your face.
” -Timothy Corrigan
“The undecorated layered look of Bohemia celebrated by The Charleston Set, aka The Bloomsbury Group who bravely mixed patterned wallpapers with their art, will be setting the tone for 2022.” -Kathryn M. Ireland
“Wallpaper continues to be a dominant element in interiors, with strong patterns and more textured materials being used to create spaces that envelop and cocoon you.” -Timothy Corrigan
What’s Out
Open Floor Plans
“Open floor plans will give way to more segmented and traditional spaces, delineations, as we have come to realize the need for privacy and quiet spaces.” -Timothy Corrigan
Boucle
“White and cream boucle. I think after two years it’s time to move on.” -Marcus Barwell
“Boucle chairs. I still love them but there is a point where enough is enough.” -Danielle Colding
All-White Everything
“The trend that I believe is going the way of the past is all white everything.
” -Justina Blakeney
“We will see more saturated colored rooms that envelop and welcome you into a space and less of the all white everything.” -Sarah Sherman Samuel
Non-functional Decorative Objects
“Colored candles and useful everyday objects with personality will be replacing futile decorations that have neither meaning or purpose.” -Kathryn M. Ireland
Boxy Sofas
“The square armed boxy sofa has definitely been retired.” -Martyn Lawrence Bullard
5 trends 2021 in home decor and home textiles
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Spectacular curtains in the living room, velvet pillows on the sofa, a cashmere blanket on an armchair or an elegant tablecloth - you must agree that without textiles the interior would look empty and boring. Whether you're looking to launch your own home textile brand or are thinking about a collection for the new season, this article will help you navigate the 2021 trends. From the article you will learn how to make a fashionable and beautiful brand of home textiles.
For this article, we studied materials from the German textile exhibition Heimtextil (https://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com), the Maison&Objet exhibition (https://mom.maison-objet.com) and the analytical agency WGSN (https://www. wgsn.com). These major players in the trend forecasting market are trusted by interior decor designers and manufacturers.
Maximum glamor
This trend can be called gradually disappearing, but it is still quite common in interiors of a certain style.
This is the aesthetics of the exaggerated - the use of theater and cabaret techniques, spectacular gradients, kitsch, fantastic prints, complex textures, a variety of materials, among which velvet and fur stand out especially. The catchy palette is based on shimmers and blurs.
Color palette: vibrant shades of pink, purple, green, blue, accent colors such as juicy orange and aquamarine.
Source: https://www.interior.ru/design/7233-heimtextil-trendy-2020-2021.html
Naturalness, natural motives, the value of natural resources
This sustainable trend is caused by the desire for perfection and purity, to restore the connection with nature lost in megacities.
Preference is given to fabrics of natural organic origin (linen, cotton, wool) and textures with imperfections and flaws that imitate natural ones as much as possible.
The 2021 trend goes beyond the traditional return to nature. The transition from authentic to authentic means sustainable and renewable textile solutions. Ecological innovations showcase collections of fabrics made from algae, mulberry and other natural materials.
Color palette: natural colors with a variety of greens, beiges and browns; accent colors such as blue-gray or warm orange; textiles dyed with herbs.
Source: https://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/programme-events/trends.html
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Rethinking the old
2020 has been quite extraordinary and changed the worldview.
The main idea of this innovative trend is a more responsible and rational use of resources, which is reflected in the shift from creating something new to rethinking fabrics, using old things, printing new patterns and prints on top of the old ones.
Color Palette: Non-dominant colors such as navy blue, green, copper orange, yellow, pastel dusty rose and whitewashed blue.
Design: Traditional patterns such as romantic flowers, plaid and stripes.
Multinationality
Local goes global, local craft goes global, tradition combines with modern technology.
The trend is based on decorative patterns in multicultural diversity, from tribal and folk to geometric and abstract. The palette becomes part of a broader cultural narrative associated with the local community, cultural heritage and author's identity. Emphasis on oriental, African decorative traditions.
This trend takes on a new relevance in 2021, when we all lacked freedom, travel, movement.
It reflects the desire to bring to the interior those elements that are reminiscent of travel.
Color palette: deep and rich colors such as navy blue, mustard, copper, orange, yellow, burgundy, sky blue, brown.
Design: traditional ethnic patterns, decorative designs.
The creative process determines the appearance
The trend reflects changes in outlook, habits and pastimes over the past year.
The focus is on the creative process, not the achievement of the result: each stage of the creation of textiles is considered as a creative independent entity.
Visually, this manifests itself in the layers of structures, patterns, assembly of several elements and textures. Patchwork, remnants of fabric and shredded materials come together to form new surfaces, in some fabrics there is a sense of incompleteness and emphasized uniqueness.
Color palette: bright yellow, medium pink, maroon, emerald green, khaki, lavender.
Today the home textile market in Russia is represented by international giants and factories far from fashion.
The domestic market is just beginning to develop, while the demand for a stylish interior is growing every year. Knowing the current trends of this market, you can easily occupy a niche in the market and launch your textile brand on the wave of the “fashion house” trend.
Do you want to create your own fashion brand for home textiles?
During the course you will gain systematic knowledge of how to manage a project: from idea to production and sales. The course is suitable for those who want to create bed linen, textiles for the dining room, bathroom, as well as curtains, bedspreads and other interior items for the home.
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Trends and anti-trends in decor - 2022
A design project is a global work that involves creating the appearance of a room from scratch.
But in order to update the room, it is not necessary to invite a designer, you can often get by with decoration or styling. Understanding what it is
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In the field of decoration and styling, trends are constantly emerging, both fleeting and global. They change faster than interior design trends. What is the difference between these two concepts and what trends are relevant now, says Daria Zagreba, the author of the “Interior Decor and Styling” program at the Higher School “Learning Environment”, an interior decorator and stylist at the Flats Design architectural studio.
Decorating is a quick change in the appearance of housing that does not require major intervention. Styling is essentially the same, but at a professional level: this is the name of preparing a designer’s work for shooting with a professional stylist. The result of styling can be seen on the pages of interior magazines, in the designer's portfolio or social networks.
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Antitrend : large spaces for general leisure
Trend : creation of micro-rooms
The pandemic has turned our apartments into work areas, where households interfere with each other to video chat. In 2020-2021, it became clear that the priorities have changed, we need to adjust and look for options. This problem can be solved by decorating.
Every worker and student needs a corner with a backdrop acceptable for broadcasting and at least some soundproofing. Most often, a decorator is asked to create an office from a loggia. Specific solutions always depend on the nature of the customer's business.
A creative person, for example, needs a creative environment, bright colors, motivating posters and other sources of inspiration. For an office worker, a clean space with a few splashes of color is better suited, which will distract from routine tasks from time to time and energize. It can be any bright fragment - it doesn't matter if it's a piece of art or a pillow.
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Sensual design
Anti-trend : looking for a resource outside
Trend : creating our own world inside
Two years ago the world was noisy and changing outside the walls of the apartment. We received 95% of our impressions in it, giving most of our home time to sleep. Now many people work remotely, staying within four walls for days, and the whole world sometimes shrinks to the size of an apartment. The good news is that humans are plastic. By adapting to the situation, he creates a world inside the house, filling it with many details.
The trend now is sensual design, creating your own world with a set of details, where both textures and smells play an important role. Olfactory design that works with these sensory channels is also within the competence of the decorator.
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We get family crystal
Anti-trend : things that are not about you
Trend : every thing can be useful and can give emotions
Czech crystal was a sign of status in the USSR.
Such utensils stood in the sideboard behind glass, they were taken out only to brag to the guests. The function of the crystal was not in use, but in the message "we are no worse than a neighbor." Those years are long gone, but the mood has lingered in a strange way: Russian people still love status items and decorative elements that do not bring any benefit.
Outgoing trend - polished interior, as from the cover. Empty and standard, but looking expensive. Or the other extreme: a lot of things, crystal, mosaics, one decor on top of another, visual noise. Both of these extremes show that it is not the person who lives in this interior that dictates the rules here. And fears about what others will think.
Today's slogan: things for man. It is the things you love that will make your life happier. If you like crystal, feel free to use it every day. And from things that are neither useful nor joyful, it is worth getting rid of. The choice of decor elements is checked very simply: they must support the psychological and emotional state of the apartment owners.
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Anti-trend : replicas from Aliexpress
Trend : vintage and unique works of domestic designers 90 and in 2021, Italian interior items could carry a whole year. Now the products of many Western companies are not available due to sanctions. This leads to forced import substitution - people are increasingly turning to Aliexpress for fakes of famous brands. But such solutions reduce the cost of the interior in the same way that a low-quality fake of expensive branded clothing reduces the cost of the owner's appearance.
Now there is an opportunity to make the interior truly unique by contacting modern Russian companies. Forced import substitution has benefited many of them, stimulating development.
For a long time, decorators had Zara Home, HM Home, IKEA on the one hand, and overly expensive decor items on the other.
Last year, young Russian designers, applied artists, ceramists, and artists finally began to fill the price middle. Everything they do is usually of excellent quality. These works bring a completely different meaning and atmosphere to the interior, even if combined with objects from the mass market.
The quality of a thing made by hand or found from a junk dealer is strikingly different from that bought on Aliexpress. It is enough to put these items side by side - and the choice will be obvious.
Today, from traveling around the country and the former republics, people bring wonderful things, the same Uzbek carpets. Here, again, a decorator is useful, able to structure the existing details of the interior and competently fit ethnicity into it.
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A word to the decorator
Anti-trend : you just make me a good repair, and I will buy things myself
Trend : invite a decorator when you want better changes, but it’s not clear where to start
Gradually people learn about the existence of decorators, but so far mostly do not know how to use their services, do not understand how these specialists can help and make life easier.
A big part of a decorator's job is to analyze the space and remove what we call visual noise as much as possible.
Endless vases donated by relatives, magnets, random items, coming from nowhere. We are well aware of this feature of human nature: it is difficult to part with things, and here a decorator comes to the rescue. Who is also a bit of a psychologist. It is important to explain and show how it is possible in a different way.
The profession of a decorator has recently been gaining popularity very quickly, its division into narrow areas has already appeared. For example, there are specialists in organizing space. They will help to literally put everything on the shelves and maintain order in the house.
There are homestagers who help to present the most advantageous apartment for sale and rent.
There are color specialists - they are suitable for people who do not need a complete upgrade, but work with nuances. There are decorators who masterfully deal with sensual design, there are those who help furnish the room with furniture and work with zoning.
