Design Trends for 2022 (whats staying and whats leaving)
Its almost the New Year, and with the new year comes new design trends. Here at Gloucester Design we have compiled a list of what trends we think will be sticking around in 2022 and what design trends we hope are leaving ( haha). Remember these are just our personal opinions. Home design should always be about your tastes and your own style. So take everything we say lightly and make sure to stick with what works for you and what you love. With that being said; lets start with what we think are going to be big hits in 2022.
What we hope 2022 will bring;
Sustainability. This is a major issue, as it should be. Designers and home owners are learning more and more what the best materials to use for the long term health of our eco system are. Finding consciously designed and responsibly manufactured items will and should be trending in 2022. Reclaimed materials and responsible productions will make a big difference for our ecosystem overall.
Kids Rooms. Play rooms are out and homework/school rooms will be in. Since people are opting out traditional schooling and more and more are hybrid learning or home schooling all together a homework room or school room are becoming more and more popular. Their is only so much that can be done on the crowded dining room table or kitchen island. Book shelves, smart boards, and desks make for a more private and quiet place for your child to study and learn. I know during the pandemic, having 6 kids all at our dining table trying to work was hectic to say the least. So we think this is a great option for 2022.
Multi-functional spaces. We all know too well about spending more time at home since Covid appeared. Multi functional rooms allow you to get more out of one space at a time without breaking the bank with additions and complete room changes. It allows you to stay in your current home and make your home work with what it has. Some multi functional spaces we have seen are home offices/guest bedrooms (cant go wrong with a murphy bed), and laundry room/mudrooms.
laundry room/mud room.
4. Bringing the outside in. We can thank Covid for many design trends. Not many people enjoy being stuck in the house at all times. That is why nature inspired design is in for 2022. Natural light, biophilic design principles, calming tones like greens and blues, and add some plants for decor to bring the outside in.
5. Decorative Cabinetry. We for one, could not be more excited about this trend. Though shaker style cabinetry will never let you down, 2022 is all for different cabinet profiles. From flat panel to glass fronts, or anything in between. Dont be scared to mix and match.
This beaded profile door front is becoming one of our most popular.
6. Fun Foyers and Mudrooms. Aside from a door, a foyer or mud room is the first thing you see when you enter the house. So make it fun. A great table in the foyer styled with welcoming vibes is always a great choice. If you enter through your mudroom, think more closed cabinets then open. This allows you to hide coats, hockey equipment or whatever else your child decided to throw in there. Remember that your mudroom will not always look like it does on your instagram photo, But if styled right and you have enough space to move things out of the way the mudroom can also make a great first impression and give some welcoming vibes to your guests.
An entry way that is fun and makes a statement.
7. Closed floor plans. Ok, now when my husband first said to me a year ago, open floor plans are going to be out. I told him he was crazy. Its been the go to trend for so long. But the more I think about it, the more I see his point…..and apparently so do others. More time at home with your family equals wanting a little more privacy. We have noticed we are building more walls rather than taking them down like before. It also gives you the ability to have so many more additional design opportunities. Not every room has to flow together color/furniture wise. So you get more chances to be creative as well as more time for yourself. In addition to closed floor plans we find that we are adding a lot of nooks to homes that feel more private.
Next up, some design trends that we here at Gloucester Design are not sad about leaving.
All White Kitchens. If you follow us on instagram, you know that I have a thing against all white kitchens. Its not that I hate white, I just think too white of a kitchen or any space can make it look sterile. I always think adding some color, or wood makes it feel warmer and more inviting. We are noticing with our incoming clients, that many are starting to stray away from the all white kitchen and add some pops of colors. Some are going very bold with their color choices while some just stick with some natural earthy elements to warm it up. But either way, I think we are seeing the all white kitchen trend stay on the back burner for a bit.
All Gray Rooms. 2022 is calling for more warm and earthy toned walls. Again there is nothing wrong with gray but we are seeing it starting to be swapped out for earthy and warmer tones. Also, prints are taking its place, with fun wallpapers and murals. So gray had a good run, but maybe it needs to take a rest for a bit.
Straight lines. Curved furniture is trending for 2022. When I think minimalism I think of straight sometimes harsh lines along with big empty spaces. Thats going out for 2022. We want softening sillhouettes with a more feminine touch to it. Though mid century modern/straight lines will never actually be replaced its moving aside so that some curves and softening can have its moment to shine. We are not just talking couches and chairs here either. Many people are opting for round tables, radius cabinetry, and rounded corners on their rectangular tables. So embraces the curves..
Straight lines are out and circular and radial style seating is in.
4. Barn Doors. We consider ourselves pretty on top of trends when it comes to doors. We make alot of them. But what we have seen is a decrease in the amount of barn doors we make. We have seen an increase in french doors or pocket doors. Now obviously if you have a farmhouse the barn door is an excellent choice. But for a more elegant feel pocket doors and french doors are in, and barn doors are out.
5. Fast Furniture. Lastly on our list of trends to leave in 2022, fast furniture. By fast I mean furniture from places like Ikea. Quickly assembled (sometimes not so quickly if you are me, I’m awful at putting those together). With shipping and lead times on furniture taking forever and not seeming to be coming to an end any time soon, people are starting to buy quality custom pieces of furniture. Furniture that will last, and have a high quality to them. This way they wont be looking to keep buying furniture but buy quality crafted furniture that will stand the test of time.
So what do you think? Do you think our 2022 design trends are accurate? Or are we completely wrong? Feel free to let us know below. We hope you all have a happy and safe New Year!