Design And Decor Trends For 2022

There is no doubt that our lives have changed over the past year and a half or so, and the way we see and use our homes has changed right along with us. Our homes have become so much more than home, and we've all learned to expect more from the spaces we share with family and friends. With the opportunity to reflect on how our homes work for us and all we need from them, we've incorporated more creativity, individuality, and functionality into our homes. Check out some design and decor trends that are sure to be popular in 2022, and beyond.

Multifunctional Spaces

Our homes are no longer just the places we return to after a long day. For many of us, they're now the places we work, entertain, work out, and so much more. As a result, convertible furniture pieces that can serve multiple purposes, multifunctional spaces that can accommodate and hide workout gear, guest beds, desks, and other functional items are becoming more popular. Especially in smaller spaces, creative room dividers and convertible furniture can ensure you're getting the most out of every inch of your home. 

'70s Retro Decor

'70s nostalgia is back in vogue for 2022, with some adjustments. Geometric wallpaper patterns, wicker, cane, and rattan furniture elements, and a mix of fabrics including throwbacks like corduroy and layers of different materials are all back in homes. The bold, often garish color palette of the '70s, though, is best left in the past, as this latest revival emphasizes natural and neutral tones.

Warm Tones In Our Kitchens

The clean white kitchen is a classic that will never go out of style. However, with kitchens becoming a popular gathering spot, the trend in 2022 is to add elements of natural tones to add warmth to your kitchen space. Warm tones on cabinets and backsplashes add depth and character to these spaces, and mixing in patterns and wood and metallic elements can make the kitchen more inviting. 

Minimalism

The minimalism trend that has been gaining popularity over the last few years is likely to continue to gain steam in 2022. Basic color palettes with lots of open space and air lend themselves wonderfully to minimalist elements, and can enhance the versatility of living spaces and bedrooms. 

Upgraded Home Office Spaces

With more of us working from home, the functionality of our home offices has never been more important. Bright, airy workspaces enhance productivity and make working from home more of a pleasure and less of a chore. The aim in creating your ideal home office space is to make it work for you. Think about the way you'll use the space, and maximize light, efficiency, and privacy for those ever-present zoom calls. 

Technological upgrades to make your home office more efficient will also be on the menu for 2022. Making use of smart home technology can help to keep you organized and efficient, and can accommodate heavy use, especially if more than one person in the household is working from home at a time. 

Sustainability And Upcycling

The global supply chain issues that have plagued 2021 are unlikely to resolve themselves anytime soon, and as a result, professional and amateur designers alike are turning to reclaimed materials and decor elements to bring an eclectic, elegant look to their home spaces. Using glass, wood, and other sustainable and organic elements can make spaces feel more solid and refined. Considering reclaimed and vintage pieces for your home design can create a look that's all you, without battling inflated prices.

Nature And Green Decor

Another trend is to bring more of nature indoors. Green design and decor will be a major trend in 2022, as we continue the quest to make our homes relaxing retreats from the world. Incorporating "biophilic" design — including lush indoor and outdoor plants, as well as a color palette of beiges and natural greens like sage, can make your space feel airy and inviting. A bonus — indoor plants actually do improve the air quality inside your home, enhancing breathability and providing a natural sense of well-being.

Rounded, Softer Lines

Along with '70s nostalgia comes a new trend of rounded lines in design and furnishings. Curved sofas, tables, and even dining tables and chairs are replacing angular looks for a softer, more welcoming, more design-friendly feel in our homes. If you're choosing a new piece for your home, consider adding elements with curves and rounded lines. These elements aren't just on-trend, they can help improve your mood – rounded lines can be calming and even whimsical design additions to your home.

Neutral Color Palettes

With bright, airy, uncluttered spaces dominating design trends, it's no surprise that the dominant color palette for 2022 will continue to be basic, neutral, natural colors. Warm and cool beige tones, muted blues and greens drawn from nature, and other basic, organic elements will continue to dominate the design landscape. Mixing and matching bolder patterns with more muted color palettes can bring a sense of design and drama to your space without feeling overwhelming or making your space feel smaller. 

When Home Means More, You Need a Team With More to Offer

Ready to find the home that will help you take your home design game to the next level? Your local Baird & Warner agent is here to help make the journey easier from beginning to end.

Home is about so much more than just four walls. Buying or selling a home is a big deal, and with everything we experienced in the last year, our homes have never been more important. That's why your local Baird & Warner agent is with you at every step of the way, with the tools and support you need to make your real estate journey easier — including in-house connections with local experts in mortgage and title. 

So whether you're looking for your starter home or you're ready to move on to one with more space to live out your home design dream, your Baird & Warner agent can help you through every part of the buying and selling process.