5 Must-Try Decorating Trends For 2022
(Photo: Janis Nicolay for PURE Design)
Let's face it: We have never spent more time at home. If your space could use a refresh, we've got the deets on all the paint colours, furniture and accessories that are sure to spark joy this year.
Trend #1: Colourful kitchens
Crisp white kitchens are timeless, but this year is all about soothing, nature-inspired hues like blue and green. Maybe it’s a response to being stuck inside for much of the past two years, or maybe it’s a nod to our increased focus on sustainability—either way, expect to see these cool colours take centre stage in the kitchen. Paint your walls or cabinets a light seafoam green, as seen in this cheery space by Vancouver-based interior designer Ami McKay, or add small hits of colour with some accessories.
Trend #2: Curvy shapes
Curved furniture, from sofas with rounded edges to kidney-shaped tables, first popped up on our radar in 2021, but the trend is going strong for the coming year. Unlike the clean lines and hard edges of mid-century furniture, which have reigned for much of the past decade, fluid shapes and rounded edges add much-needed softness to our spaces. And we’re not the only ones who think so; a recent British Vogue article dubbed the chunkiest version of this trend “puffy furniture” and praised the pieces' comforting, cozy look.
Trend #3: Grandmillennial style
Maybe you’ve heard this aesthetic, which emphasizes a modern take on traditional decor, referred to as “granny chic,” but we’re a little in love with the moniker “grandmillennial style,” which was popularized by a June 2021 House Beautiful story. Whatever you call it, though, expect a return to traditional furniture silhouettes, like roll-arm sofas, as well as old-school patterns and accessories, including chintz fabric, fine china and lots of ruffles.
Trend #4: Earth tones
This year, expect to see lots of colours pulled from nature. Think rich browns, neutral beiges and earthy tans, with some sophisticated terracotta and soothing sage green thrown in for good measure. These colours feel soothing and welcoming, and they’re a sure-fire way to make your space cozier.
Trend #5: Bringing the inside out
Al fresco entertaining is just around the corner, and if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that comfortable furniture and cozy accents are just as important outdoors. Luckily, bringing your home’s indoor style to your backyard or balcony is easy—look for hard-wearing weatherproof textiles, which look soft but can stand up to summer rainstorms, and accents that fit your home’s overall aesthetic.
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