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We are just over halfway through the year which means it is time to start looking at some of the newest interior design trends that have begun to occupy people’s homes. Fashion is cyclical, so some of these trends may be a call back to previous decades. However, many interior designers are choosing to look at the future to find new ways to make your home look trendy while also using sustainable materials.
With all that said, you are probably dying to know what is next for your home design. Here are the newest interior design trends for this year and beyond.
Nature Inside
A core part of the bid to make our planet more sustainable is protecting nature. As such, you will find that nature is being brought into interior design in a big way.
The colours used in most modern redesigns are light browns and forest greens. This is mostly down to the fact that residents are now opting to buy furniture made from sustainable materials. Therefore, designers have to work around furniture with wooden accents and a rustic feel. As such, the natural design patterns are an obvious go-to to fit the sustainable theme.
Wall Panelling
A good example of cyclical fashion in interior design is the current and “on-trend” use of wall panelling and, more specifically, tongue and groove panelling. The best bit about this type of wall cladding is that it is easy to install and adds immediate character and charm to any home. To help bring it into the 21st Century, tongue and groove wood panelling is available in a wide range of designs, including extra wide pitch (the distance between the grooves), extra deep grooves, random pitch and, of course, a range of standard options.
Made from sustainable and environmentally friendly moisture-resistant MDF, it is easily paintable in the latest, on-trend colours. If you are looking to add colour and warmth to your home, tongue and groove wood panelling is a modern classic that is likely to last far beyond 2022.
Foldaway Furniture
Modern home design is now trying to optimise space as much as possible. To do this, designers are now implementing foldaway furniture. Everyone feels more at home when snuggled up on the sofa; however, there are also times when you can benefit from an open, breathable space. Foldaway furniture gives you the best of both worlds.
This trend started a few years ago with the rise in people working from home. You don’t want a constant reminder of work lingering in your relaxation space, so make sure you hop on board with some foldaway desks and chairs.
Smart Tech
It seems crazy to think that smart technology has been part of our lives for fifteen years now, but it is true. During this time, smart tech has evolved to become even more of a part of our lives. It is in our phones, computers, TVs, and even our furniture. As such, interior design has had to accommodate this type of technology.
Most smart technologies come with a sleek, sophisticated design. Therefore, modern furniture has had to be updated to fit this pattern. As a result, your modern living room will look far more futuristic than it has ever done, and that is all thanks to the tiny device in your pocket.
Round Edges
Speaking of slick designs, rounded edges are now more common. This may be another result of the implantation of smart tech in the home; however, it is far more likely that it is because of the cyclical nature of the interior design.
The 00s saw a lot of interior designers take inspiration from the eighties. This was a decade that favoured harsh edges and sharp angles. The direct contrast to this fashion statement is rounded edges, which is why many interior designers of today are now choosing to go this way to deviate from last season’s ideas.
Bold Colours
Unfortunately, the eighties were also a time of greys and blue. Everything in the home had to be muted, which means that you have probably experienced these design choices again in the last ten years. Again, interior designers are rebelling against these older notions by introducing colour back into the design spectrum.
These individuals aren’t opting to simply repeat the multi-coloured decorative approach of the sixties and seventies, though. Instead, you are far more likely to see block colours used as part of a feature wall or on furniture against a white backdrop. The use of block colours has allowed design teams to be more creative with their application of colour. As a result, most homes are now becoming more unique.
Summary
There is no need to rethink your home design straight away as many of these trends are likely to stick around for the next decade. However, these are the interior design trends that have become prominent in 2022, so it might be wise to get on board with these sooner rather than later.