Home design trends to expect this 2022 show a call to nature

This is going to be a interesting year during which people will rebuild, rediscover and begin to appreciate their homes more.

Ballito interior designer Jeanine Theron of Jadore Design Studios, shared her views on trends homeowners can expect this year, saying that in the third year of the global Covid pandemic, emphasis is being placed on creating spaces in homes in which homeowners will feel more emotionally at ease.

“More research has shown the direct influence our homes have, not only on our moods, but also on our overall health and well-bring,” she said.

Theron said the majority of her clients are now looking for warm, cozy spaces which create a calm feel throughout their homes, the top elements being:

Textures

More people spend time indoors at home and are looking for a sense of nature. Theron suggests introducing stone wear, terracotta, marble and travertine when looking at things such as backsplashes to bathtubs, furniture and decorative objects.

“The raw, porous and imperfect nature of these materials adds depth, soul and visual intrigue while also mimicking the calming, restorative ambiance of the outdoors.”

While the addition of plants and natural elements in homes is not a new trend, Theron said additional emphasis is being placed on these with, in some cases, even life-sized trees being incorporated in homes.

Shapes

Theron noted people long for comfort and functionality rather than a focus on achieving ultra-modern spaces.

“More gracious and sensual shapes, curved edges with a feel of sculpture can be seen in furniture and structures. Curved shapes create a friendly and welcoming feel within a space,” she said, adding that fewer hard shapes with strong edges can be seen.

Colours

Relating to the soul of a home, neutral colours have taken a step back with people becoming more adventurous in their search for change.

Instead, bold colours and patterns reminiscent of the 60s and 70s can be seen, with green in all shades again placing a need on bringing the outdoors indoors.

More muted shades inspired by tones that can be found in nature are worked into designs.

Grey colours, she said, have oversaturated the market over the past two years and these can be seen in nearly every development. Instead, using tones of brown have lately given a feel of uniqueness in homes.

Styles

According to Theron, traditional details are making a comeback this year.

“With so much change the world over these past few years, it should come as no surprise that more people are craving a sense of comfort, timelessness or even a bit of nostalgia in their homes.”

“Items which remind us of times when everything was normal can be seen making their way back into homes.”

Spaces

Identifying a specific room in your home with a specific purpose has fallen away entirely.

With people realising they truly can live with less, 2021 opened homeowners’ eyes to the fact that a kitchen can become a boardroom.

“People are becoming creative with how their spaces can be multifunctional and increasingly turn to professionals for space planning. Multi-use rooms are becoming the norm, such as having your living room become part of an office.”

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