Veranda Magazine Oct. 2021
Top Designers Share the Interior Design Trends They're Most Excited About for 2022
Written by Lauren Wicks | View Article
2021 has looked a bit more similar to 2020 than we hoped, but that has meant we've continued to lean into our homes for creative inspiration this year. While we are crossing our fingers for more cocktail parties and jet-setting come 2022, appreciation for our homes as sanctuaries is here to stay. Whether it's upgrading your makeshift WFH spaceinto a permanent structure for more flexible work arrangements or creating the ultimate entertaining space for parties of the future, we can't wait to see how the home will continue to evolve and become a better reflection of our design personalities in the coming year.
“Clients are going to up their game in 2022—they’ve been improving their nests and the ways they entertain at home over the past two years, and we will see demand for finer, more compelling designs and finishes," says Jeffry Weisman of Fisher Weisman. "Everyone has learned to love their home and they will want to make it more special and unique.”
We asked 18 industry experts from across the country about the design concepts they anticipate will make a splash in 2022, and they've shared a plethora of design inspiration for enthusiasts of all kinds. Happy decorating!
Color and Pattern Everywhere
“Over the last few months, I’ve been noticing that our high-end clients are starting to embrace color," says Tom Stringer of Tom Stringer Design Partners in Chicago. "Traditionally, we’ve seen home design trends shift based on the economy; when things are looking bad, homeowners are more conservative, using gray and brown tones because it has staying power; but when things are optimistic, people use color and pattern because it’s something that can easily be changed."Dallas-based designer Jean Liu of Jean Liu Design also remarks that "saffron is the new black," and moody-hued rooms across the house will have their day after dark and dramatic kitchens reigned supreme in 2021. Vibrant colors are also having a moment too.
"Everyone's going bold these days with strong yellows and burgundies, hunter greens, and bright blues combined as stripes, plaids, and checks all in a playful sort of folk art feel." says Connecticut-based designer Chauncey Boothby of Chauncey Boothby Interiors.
When it comes to pattern, Boothby says mini print florals akin to the Laura Ashley textiles many of us grew up with will continue to see a resurgence in popularity while mixing retro-inspired colors and prints will also be a top trend.
"As a textile lover, I've really been enjoying the appreciation for pattern that we're seeing now, both among our clients and throughout the design industry," says Lilse McKenna of Lilse McKenna Inc. in New York. "I can remember a time when a floral print was a tough sell for some clients because it was too 'old -fashioned'—and now we're getting to layer different florals on the same piece of furniture. I'm hoping we will only see more appreciation for beautifully crafted textiles in 2022."