2022 Design Forecast

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to give your home a makeover? Are you looking for inspiration and wondering about top interior design trends for the year ahead? Look no further. In 2022, many of our design decisions will continue to be driven by our new normal:
more time at home. You will see that as a common thread in my predictions below.
So, what’s ahead in 2022 in the world of interior design? Check it out...
High End Luxe Finishes
The need to feel relaxed and maybe even pampered in-home means we expect to see higher end finishes, particularly in bathrooms. This can translate to showers with multiple shower heads and steam, large soaking tubs and bidets. Wood-tone vanities like teak and enhancing natural light when possible will also be popular.
Nature-Centered Spaces
Our connection to nature and its calming effects will be seen throughout our homes this year. I expect to see an emphasis on creating calming environments with natural lighting and ventilation, and green tones—from sage to hunter—will make a big impact. Incorporating a lot of plants will be a common theme as well. I am often asked for green thumb strategies. If live plants are what you want, go big! Larger plants are much more forgiving if you happen to forget to water them from time to time (like me).
Curved Furniture
Furnishings of 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. In one of our current projects our client wanted a cozy conversation lounge in her poker room, and we found the perfect sofas from Four Hands (pictured in the center above). I am in love!
Sustainability is a major issue for everyone, so in 2022, being environmentally-friendly when designing a space is a must. Clients are requiring it and so many designers are rising to the occasion by sourcing the best materials for the long-term health of our eco-system. One of my personal go-to sustainable options: reupholster when you can. You don’t always have to buy new!
Mindful Spaces
This year will continue to 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 the interests, hobbies and pleasures of its owner. Last year we worked on two home sports bars: a '70’s glam poker lounge and a game room. We expect to see a lot more of this moving forward. So much fun!!!
A Return to Traditional
Expect roll arm sofas, wingback chairs, dining tables based on antique styles, and pieces with detail and some history. And why not? We love shopping at consignment shops for traditional pieces, which is also one way to combat the supply chain issue ( and tie in sustainability!). For materials, we're going to see more natural materials become popular again. Marble, real wood, linens, mohair—things that feel more organic and nice to the touch are in.
Seamless Look Inside and Outside
More people are enhancing their outdoor living spaces with furniture choices that look much like their indoor furniture. I see more intentionally-designed outdoor living spaces that don't sacrifice on style and expand the families' living and entertaining space to outside of the home.
We have put together a Pinterest board with some photo inspiration so you can get some ideas for your own home. You can check it out here .
Which 2022 design trend are you most looking forward to?







