Yes, 2022! It’s time for us, as designers and creators of all things beautiful, to gear up our creative engines in preparation for what’s ahead.
Designers are always looking into the future with an eye on design trends that will be hot in upcoming years or decades. What are some of the hottest trends that are coming in 2022? Let’s explore!
MORE COLOR
People know that they feel better and more comfortable in a home where walls are not just one color. Using different colors of paint on the walls can help you to create a feeling of interest and depth, as well as some interesting textures.
For those with an observant eye, this is also great for people who have too much light coming from one angle throughout the room. Painting one wall a deep shade will break up the glare, providing more relief for those sensitive eyes.
PATTERNS
Patterns add a whole other dimension to a room, and can even make it seem bigger.
Patterns are oftentimes inspired by nature, which brings in beauty from the outside world without us having to go far to find it. In addition, many people love patterns because they see them as an opportunity for adventure—a new look every day without getting bored of one same pattern over and over again. Patterns really personalize a space, adding a sense of belonging and ownership that just isn’t there with any old color on the wall!
PERSONAL DESIGN
A home with a unique and personal design is really exciting. There’s something reassuring about it, knowing that no one else shares your style or taste completely.
The thing about unique and unique-looking homes is that people assign stories to them. They see animals in the plaster on the ceiling of an otherwise plain loft, for example, and they’ll guess what country the homeowners took a vacation to while seeing how they used the colors of paint to tell their story.
LIGHTER COLORS, MORE LIGHT
One thing that is happening in design trends 2022 for sure is more light. People are looking to use lighter colors on the walls and ceilings so they can allow as much natural light into their homes as possible. It makes sense because one cannot always rely on lamps or other artificial light sources to be the main source of illumination.
This is also why people are designing their offices with more windows that they can open during certain parts of the day, allowing fresh air and sunlight into an otherwise dark home or workspace. People have begun to realize how important natural light really is for physical health as well as mental clarity.
It’s important for people to like the style of their home because when one likes where they live, it puts them in a better mood and allows them to focus on the task at hand more easily. People want their homes to be spaces of comfort and personal expression.