Over time, designs and trends have undergone constant evolution.
In the 90s, interior design fluctuated depending on location - from being minimalist with beige as a primary colour - to a more boisterous style with bold tones and patterns.
Moving our way up to the 2000s is when the vintage style started coming back into fashion, as well as the introduction of high-quality stainless steel appliances.
2022 is no different, with some unique interior design trends coming to the fore and making their way into our homes.
Enough of the past. Keep your home chic as can be with these top 5 interior design trends.
Let’s get started!
3D Art
This trend is very 2022.
3D wall art has become an increasingly common addition this year, with homes and offices adorning their walls with these unique pieces of artwork.
Rather than homeowners choosing to keep it simple with traditional paintings, they are instead being more ambitious with their choices and are picking 3D art instead.
This form of art stands out and automatically attracts attention towards it. Whether in your living room or the guest bathroom, it is sure to impress.
Introducing 3D art into a room adds life to the area, while also giving it a touch of sophistication that you don’t get with standard 2D paintings. It modernises any room and is an excellent option for larger houses with plenty of space.
Going Green
Recent events mean that humanity has spent a tremendous amount of time indoors. We have been cooped up in our rooms, looking at the same white walls and dark furniture.
But as humans, we thrive when surrounded by nature.
Cue the latest trend: bringing the outdoors, indoors.
Furniture has diverted away from artificial materials and has gone more towards a more antique style. Accessories bear a much stronger resemblance to nature, with marble and terracotta appearing in the most modern of homes.
Colours have also started to resemble nature - bringing a calm presence to the area. Light greens and light browns are two colours that have particularly stood out with designers.
Home plants have also had a significant resurgence as we look for a splash of colour within our indoor spaces. They really do brighten the place up and bring a sense of freshness. The most popular choices tend to be Aloe Vera, Peace Lilies and Chinese Money Plants, among others.
Old School
The vintage scene has always been famous in interior design, but it has ramped up in recent years and is now all the rage.
Old record players are popular in your living room. Exposed brick walls are more trendy than ever. Antique coffee tables seem to be in every other home. The list goes on.
Introducing a vintage piece of furniture into your household elevates its overall design and gives the room another dimension. It brings an air of elegance and complexity that simply isn’t there if you choose a modern design.
If you’re looking to spruce up an old room, bringing in an antique piece of furniture is a great way to do so.
International Interior Design
Our world is slowly but surely heading back to normality. Families and individuals are going on holidays worldwide and bringing back unique pieces with them.
Even those who aren’t going on holiday buy ornaments and furniture from around the world.
Introducing furniture from a different part of the world is an automatic draw to the eyes and brings a uniqueness to your home that isn’t found anywhere else.
It has the potential to transform a dull room into a stylish part of your home.
Some of the most famous examples include:
- Rattan furniture and blinds: rattan is a vine-like material originating from tropical Asia. It can be woven together and used to make chairs, blinds and tables.
- Turkish lamps: take your home lighting to another level with these unique lamps. The real deal is made entirely by hand and includes a mosaic of various colours.
- Amish furniture: you don’t often go wrong with good-quality, handmade Amish furniture. Give your home a classic feel with a wooden Amish chair or table.
Big And Bold
It looks like 2022 is not a year for overly minimalistic designs.
This year, homes have chosen to go bold in their use of colours and designs. The inclusion of primary colours when designing walls and choosing furniture brings a welcome spark to households lacking character.
White colours and sleek designs have gone out of the window as homeowners are beginning to prefer eye-catching designs instead.
The Bottom Line
If you feel like your home is still behind the curve in interior design, consider employing some of 2022’s latest trends to bring it back to life.
Whether incorporating furniture from abroad or adding a new house plant - it is the small things that turn your comfortable house into a quality home.
