Seven interior design trends that will stay with us in 2022

Interior design has a huge impact on people’s lives

2021 interior design trends are hot on the heels of the trends we already know. The most important thing about interior design is that it represents who you are and what you consider to be important in your life. People yearn to express their individuality, and for their surroundings to inspire meaning and values.

Interior design has a huge impact on people’s lives. While we may not notice it, our mood is affected by the colours around us, by the materials used to decorateour home, and even by how much natural light can enter from our windows. The interior design trends that will stick with us throughout 2022 are important considerations for anyone looking to upgrade their home in the next year or so.

‘No one can predict the future, but we can analyze trends’, says Christine Thorsteinsson Damsgaard, Visual Expression Manager of BoConcept, a Luxury Lifestyle Awards global winner. Knowing what’s happening now will help you make better choices for your home today — and save you from costly mistakes down the road. Here we’ve put together a list of 7 interior decorating trends to watch in 2021 — designing for the future of your space.

Work Spaces Redefined

As the pandemic is getting under control, following the global rollout of vaccines, workers are starting to return to their traditional offices. In order to keep employee motivation and satisfaction up, work spaces are seeing a shift to incorporate more hospitality based elements, as well as more home comforts. The reason for this is to help workers transition, as they’ve acclimatised to the new pandemic environment. There is a general mood of anxiety and uncertainty in the world, following the pandemic. Companies are recognising the need to uplift and enhance the working environment to support the wellness and mental health of their employees.

It’s clear from the statistics that most employees have been working from their homes in the last year. With more and more remote workers coming back to the office, it’s evident that the workspace will soon become a hub. It’ll act as a support to this new home office reality and will be a place for all these remote and non-remote workers to come back to at different times of the day. A work space that is welcoming and adaptive, moving away from former rigid structures. Creative design planning and strategizing will come in handy in getting this balance right.

Biophilic Design is All The Rage

The need for a calming, therapeutic, and comforting environment is a trend in design these days. Biophilic design involves combining natural elements with design features such as natural light and plants, to satisfy our innate desire for connection with nature.

Creating Peaceful Sanctuaries

Wellbeing is the name of the game, so we need to have some quiet space to encourage peace and clarity. Creating restful retreats offers “pause-pods” for those needing to regain their headspace and find balance. This trend is both relevant in the home and office space. The home version could look like a secret garden or a quiet courtyard, while a corporate version may express as a zen room or conservatory.

When something is old, it’s typically filled with nostalgia from our past. Newstalgic is a creative blend of old and new. It offers a comfortable feeling through familiarity while also blending in modern design. In this way, its nostalgia experienced through a contemporary lens: something new and exciting that feels familiar.

Colour Trends

Bloodstone Reds: you’ll see rich reds this season. This gorgeous colour will become more intense, with bloodstone adding to the mix. It’s predicted to be a long-term trend, and there should be plenty of it – as it’s going to stick around for a while yet.