A Look back at Interior Design Trends in 2022
Coming out of a post-pandemic world, interior design trends of 2022 centre around versatile spaces that have had to adapt suit by changing needs. This incorporates a renewed interest in the natural world and how it can be brought indoors, as well as a drive for sustainability and conscious consumerism.
What if your interior colour palettes became more confident then the previous two years as feelings of hope and positivity for the future dominate. This has become evident with neon splashes and bold graphic pattern being used as feature elements.
Here are the trends that have dominated the last year, in 2022:
Feature lighting
Lighting has become sculptural. In 2022 we saw lighting design become about more than just function. The focus has switched to lighting as object art in their own right. This has resonated throughout domestic and commercial applications, with searches for 70’s lighting on sites such as Etsy increasing by 344 per cent, whilst we’ve seen a 27 per cent increase in searches for sculptural or decorative lighting, a 25 per cent increase in searches for vintage lighting, and a 22 per cent increase in searches for colourful lighting online.
Shades of blue and Violet
Since pandemic hit in 2020, our lives have been turned upside down and we've had the time to rethink the way we live. This has meant a greater focus on how nature is essential to our lives. It has also allowed us to evaluate how art can bring us comfort and inspiration whilst our connection through digital channels, has opened our lives to the virtual world where new dynamic and creative colour possibilities have been manifested. This has been illustrated through Pantone's colour of the year; ‘Very Peri’ PANTONE 17-3938 (where digital meets physical), as well as Dulux’s colour of the year 2022, ‘Bright Skies.’
Cottagecore
‘Cottagecore’ is a result off pandemic idealism. It's the epitome of the good life. Harnessing the charm of an idyllic country cottage with chalky painted surfaces, organic textures and materials and creating energetic pastoral vibe. It's about bringing the outdoors in at every opportunity and connecting the interior to nature. This extends to patterns and colours; drawing inspiration from the countryside. In addition it celebrates artisanal skills and pastimes.
Sustainability
Sustainability as a trend is not going anywhere. 2022 further emphasised on responsible sourcing, manufacturing, up-cycling and re-use. The public has an increased awareness and exposure to the impact of climate change and the idea of sustainability within their social and home lives. This is translating into the bigger picture and is changing at interior environments. People are looking for companies who investment in quality and timeless design through conscious choices with a focus on materials and items that have an extended life and can be reinvigorated.
70s Revival
Curves have been dragging us back to the 1970’s. Think arched walls, spherical lighting and sculptural retro furniture. Modern geometric shapes contrast with soft curved silhouettes to provide a sophisticated update to the seventies style we know and love. Textured corduroys and plush velvets have given us cosy interiors with a retro-luxe demeanour. There is also a biophilic element to 70s decor that appeals to a modern-day market; The use of natural materials like rattan or cork, handcrafted ceramics, and macrame wall hangings.
Japandi
Essentially, the combined stylings of Scandinavian design and Japanese style. This trend came onto the scene in late 2018 and has stuck around. Japandi adopts two ways of living, ‘Hygge’, the Scandinavian term for cosiness at home and wabi-sabi the Japanese term for the beauty of imperfection. 2022 has your Instagram and Tiktok feeds full of slatted walls, wood panelling and simple clean lines that champion the Japandi vibe.
