The coronavirus pandemic forced us to spend much of our time in our own four walls. This resulted in the desire for new living ideas and renovations to breathe fresh air into our rooms. Discover the new decor trends for 2022 and be inspired for new living ideas!
New decor trends and styles in 2022
Nature decor trend
In 2022 the focus will be on the connection between people and nature. Natural, durable materials such as wood and stone bring the feeling of being outside into your own four walls. There is also talk of a new lifestyle trend, called Friluftsliv.
In times when technology overwhelms us, we long for a return to nature. A home where you can experience a piece of nature is therefore more popular than ever.
There is a tendency to create little nooks in peace to disconnect from TVs, computers, cell phones, and all of the technology that surrounds us. A small indoor garden can be perfect for digital detoxing.
Large green houseplants are very popular today because they create a jungle feeling at home. Evergreen climbing plants that creep through the room additionally reinforce this effect.
Japandi decor trend
Japandi is a mix of Nordic and Japanese styles. He combines the Scandinavian cosiness with the timeless puristic elegance of the Japanese aesthetic to create a style that offers the best of both worlds.
It’s not hard to see why this home trend has captured the hearts of interior designers around the world. Although they come from different parts of the world, they have similar principles. Both are minimalist and want to free modern people from consumer-oriented thinking. The rooms are only furnished with the bare essentials.
It’s the differences that make this mix of styles particularly interesting. While Japanese rooms can be overly elegant, the rustic details in the Nordic design ensure comfort. While the typically Scandinavian color combinations are neutral and simple, the rich color palette of the Japanese design brings warmth and contrast into play. You can find out more about this exciting new furnishing style in our article ” Japandi decor trends 2022 “.
Industrial chic
Some of the defining features of industrial home design are brick walls, exposed concrete, metal shelves, reclaimed wood, and industrial materials such as grids and tubes.
The furniture is usually simple and unobtrusive. The decor is minimalist because it is the architectural features that stand out.
Nordic clean and Scandi style
The Scandinavian style of living is still trendy. The Scandi style lives from white walls, lots of natural light, a neutral color palette with few color accents and natural textures such as wood and stone.
The style is harmonious, casual and creates a place of rest and relaxation. Optical clarity, airy space and elegant restraint are the focus.
Linen curtains and fur rugs and simple, unobtrusive elements that provide a touch of cosiness everywhere with their great feel and the cozy look.
Modern Rustic – The modern country house style
In the rustic-modern mix, modern pieces of furniture meet rural elements. You can add the icing on the cake to a modern ambience with recycled or handmade items.
Typical of the rustic style are wooden or stone beams, columns or solid wood floors. If these elements are not part of the architectural features of your home, it is possible to add imitation beam to the ceiling to achieve that barndominium flair.
The furniture is mostly made of wood or metal. But other materials such as rattan, linen, sisal, jute, cotton, wool, leather or fur can also be used in the interior design.
Vintage style
The vintage style has been very popular for several years and is also very much in trend in terms of fashion in 2022.
Art Deco or furniture in a classic style are combined with contemporary materials and textures. We explain exactly where the difference between vintage and retro lies in the article ” Designing a bedroom in vintage style “.
The vintage style refers to furniture and objects that show real signs of use and that are already considered antiques. Vintage furniture and accessories in mid-century and Bauhaus styles are particularly popular.
Wabi Sabi
The term “Wabi Sabi” stands for the transience of all things. It’s about highlighting the beauty of the old and worn. Objects inherited from previous generations, found items from the second-hand market, DIY projects, folk art and vintage pieces coexist together in this new interior design style and set accents with their many patterns and colors.
New decor trends 2022: furniture and materials
And what can we expect in terms of furniture design? In the following we show you the most famous furniture trends for 2022.
Dark woods
While light woods have been very popular in recent years thanks to the Scandinavian trend, darker wood tones now dominate furniture. They bring the retro glamor back to life and provide a fresh look at modern luxury.
Metal handles and feet are the perfect touches to add an extra touch of glamor to wooden furniture. A mixture of walnut, brass and black marble gives many pieces of furniture a very sophisticated look.
While oak is still very popular, many new pieces of furniture can be seen in dark wood, such as wenge. Bleached wood is no longer trendy, this year everything revolves around rustic and dark woods.
Furniture with round shapes
Curved and curvy seating is all the rage in 2022. Armchairs and sofas with flowing lines are real eye-catchers in the living room. One piece of furniture that is making a big comeback is the shell armchair. This chic armchair is a real eye-catcher not only because of its unmistakable shape, but also because of its pleasantly soft velvet cover. With shiny golden armchair feet, it looks even more luxurious.
Terrazzo
What do you think of the big indoor terrazzo comeback ? The terrazzo trend started last year and conquered not only the interior world but also other areas such as design, graphic design and architecture.
The terrazzo floor was the typical flooring in Venetian houses of the 16th century – an inexpensive solution in which pieces of marble and granite were scattered together in a mosaic shape.
But while the actual historical terrazzo is a mixture of really small remnants scattered on concrete, the terrazzo we see today is a mixture of different types of marble with larger dimensions, lower density and a more noticeable graphic look.
The developer Max Lamb called the material “Marmoreal”. It consists of four different types of Italian marble and 5 percent polyester resin to obtain a stone that is more resistant, less porous and more durable than natural marble. Its appearance is very different from the traditional terrazzo and looks much more interesting.
Wicker chairs
Dining room chairs in retro shapes, such as these wooden chairs with woven seats, are one of the clearest decor trends in 2022. And the best thing is that they go well with almost every living style.
Cord
Cord is also currently celebrating its comeback. The trend material exudes 70s vibes and gives sofas, armchairs and cushions a beautiful structure.
Brown leather
Cognac leather will never go out of style. One of the great classics of home furnishings is undoubtedly the leather sofa. It goes wonderfully with an industrial or retro style living room.
Industrial style metals
Metallic tones and industrial-looking metals such as black steel, brass and polished nickel are making a comeback. Mixing hot and cold metals such as iron and bronze is also allowed.
Terracotta tiles
Warm materials on floors and walls such as terracotta tiles make the cool white or nude tones look more cozy. Unlike the 1980s, modern terracotta designs have a natural, matte finish and are available in a variety of shapes and formats. Find out which wall color goes with terakorra tiles in this article.
cork
Cork is a material that exudes warmth and comfort and is also ideal for sound insulation. It is used to manufacture furniture and lights, but also as wall cladding.
Wallpaper in botany or watercolor look
Wallpapers that look like watercolor works of art, such as mountains or flowers in an XXL look, are also part of the decor trends for 2022 and ensure an eye-catching look in every room.
Decor trends 2022: decoration and home accessories
Ethnic ornaments
Decoration from distant countries and foreign cultures bring a touch of the exotic to our four walls. The earthy tones of clay, terracotta and ocher appear in ethnically inspired prints that will play an important role this season.
Patterns and prints of different origins can be wonderfully combined with one another, e.g. B. Batik and Shibori patterns, oriental paisley and Arabic ikat patterns, Indian Navajo and Aztec patterns from Central America, etc.
Interplay of different textures and materials
Structure and feel play an important role in the decor trends in 2022. Furniture has a natural, handcrafted feel, especially with materials like rattan and bamboo. Decorations on textiles, such as B. borders, embroidery and other details not only look beautiful, but also fascinate with their special feel.
A simple mix of different textures and materials has a strong influence on the visual impact of a room. Whether wicker furniture, macrame cushions or a combination of marble and metal: Don’t underestimate the power of the different textures and haptics.
Metallic accents
The trend for luxurious metallic elements as an accent in the interior is not new, but the big difference this year is the color of the metallic surfaces. Copper and rose gold are used less, but more bronze.
Bronze accents in furniture, mirrors and accessories give any room a luxurious finish. Soft pink and emerald green bring out the bronze tones perfectly.
Smaller lamps and accessories are the perfect way to bring a new trend into a room without having to invest in larger, more expensive furniture. Incidentally, bronze gets along wonderfully with marble.
Dried ornamental grasses in vases
Dried ornamental grasses and dried flowers are currently very popular and an attractive eye-catcher in every apartment. Pampas grass decoration comes into its own in beautiful glass vases. If you are in the craft mood, you can try this idea for DIY embroidery hoop decoration.
Upholstered headboards
Wood headboards are currently dominating the market, but upholstered headboards are making a comeback in 2022. They are a classic element for decorating luxurious spaces, but their use has become increasingly popular in recent years and will boom in the years to come.
Regardless of whether you opt for a classic model in neutral tones with buttons or in velvet, an upholstered headboard brings a lot of glamor to any bedroom.
Decor trends in 2022: patterns
Botanical prints
Floral and botanical prints are likely to never go out of style. This year, however, the flowers can be seen on a small scale, as if they were taken from an artist’s sketchbook or a handbook for plant collectors.
Rich shades of green look stunning combined with dark furniture and anthracite and navy blue walls that are so trendy in home decor right now. Large-format leaves, insects, wild animals and exotic birds can also be used for this.
Geometric
From curtains to bed linen to pillowcases – in 2022 all home accessories will be provided with graphic patterns and geometric shapes. Rhombuses, triangles, lines & Co. are popular in minimalist interiors as well as in Scandi style.
Trend colors and color combinations for 2022
Gray may still be the neutral choice for many rooms, but this year it can also be a little more colorful. Stronger colors can be seen on both walls and furniture, especially sofa collections. Accents with spirited colors such as purple, navy blue and striking emerald green are more popular than ever. Incidentally, in this article we have also compiled the trend wall colors 2022 for you.
Pastel colors
Pastel colors will be very popular again in 2022. Light vanilla, delicate blue, pider-like beige and fresh mint green create a springtime feeling everywhere and go wonderfully with many living styles.
The Pantone colors 2022: yellow and gray
In 2022, Pantone named two shades of color of the year, namely yellow and gray. The two trendy colors can be implemented in a variety of ways in the furnishings and harmonize wonderfully with other trendy colors such as mint and blush pink.
Shades of purple like lilac and lavender
Lilac and lavender are two colors that exude a lot of optimism and create an atmosphere full of lightness and romance. Their potential can be brought to life through sheer fabrics, silk and velvet.
90% white 10% color
White relaxes the senses and creates the perfect basis for colorful accessories. The look is fresh, modern and timelessly beautiful.
Dark green
Dark green tones are one of the hottest colors in 2022. Emerald green is the perfect color to add an accent in rooms where white and neutral colors as well as beige and brown tones predominate. Especially as a wall color, green inspires with a strong pinch of nature and gives rooms more depth. You can find out more about this in our article ” Green wall as an eye-catcher in the living room “.
Dark blue
Cobalt blue has always been a classic in interior design and is set to experience a particular boom this year. You can find out which colors go best with this in the article ” Correctly combining shades of blue in the interior “.
Taupe / Greige
Taupe is a shade between gray and beige. It looks very elegant and fits perfectly with the rustic and modern living style. Similar to gray, the color is reserved, but the beige undertone also makes it warm and cozy.
