As the weather starts to cool and the seasons start to turn towards autumn, many people might find their thoughts turning towards the new year ahead. With kids headed back to school, Labor Day gone past, and stores starting to put out decorations for holidays, it’s easy to start thinking ahead and making plans for what 2022 might hold.
Leaders in the world of design are starting to make plans for next year, too—late summer and early fall mark the time when designers start to make predictions about what style and design will look like in the months ahead. Here, we’ll break down what might be coming up in 2022 in terms of what’s on-trend, and how we can help with your plans for your home.
What was on trend in 2021?
You might have noticed that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on what’s been trending this year—and even if you didn’t observe the direct connection, it makes sense that it’s there. Design reacts to global events—take World War II, for example. After years of war, work, and rationing, 1950s fashion reacted to these strains with vibrant colors and luxurious styles and materials. In a similar way, 2021 brought in some of the ways that the pandemic months of 2020 shaped how people think about their homes.
Larger rooms—and separate rooms, rather than the open floor plan—came into fashion after months spent living and working at home. Brighter colors and shades inspired by nature reflected hope for the future and the importance of those outdoor spaces. Storage spaces became more important as shopping habits changed, and smart appliances and easy-to-maintain surfaces took off as people got more use out of kitchen and bathroom areas.
What trends might 2022 bring in?
2022 won’t see the return of the open floor plan, but minimalism is starting to make a comeback—though in a new way. Emphasizing space to move around is the main focus of this new movement—not so much those white walls we might remember from a few years ago. This speaks to people getting rid of unused objects during the pandemic, and also reflects all the time spent inside, which may have made many eager to feel free of clutter and able to move around easily.
Soft, rounded shapes in furniture will also be big, and the 2021 emphasis on nature and the outdoors will continue, with organic materials and shades of green bringing the outdoors in. Natural stone and wood paneling might be in, too. And for the home at large? Besides those separate rooms, multi-purpose rooms and designated workspaces continue to become even more on-trend and important in 2022.
Built-in appliances and storage will also continue to grow in popularity, and designated dining areas in the kitchen will continue to be important. These spaces have gotten a lot of use in recent years, and new habits translate into new trends.
What colors will be popular in 2022?
Pantone—a major leader in design—chose a shade of gray and a shade of yellow as the two colors of the year in 2021, reflecting both stability and optimism for better times ahead. 2022 continues in the same style of Pantone’s 2021 Colors of the Year, with neutral colors and bright shades both coming to popularity. The soothing, comforting shades of white and gray are expected to become even more popular in 2022—at the same time that the vibrant jewel tones of ‘70s and ‘90s nostalgia trends are expected to come back.
Yes, you heard that right—bright yellows, greens, and blues are among the colors expected to be popular in 2022, as throwbacks to earlier eras come back into vogue. Why? Farrow and Ball, a major paint company, explains that these colors speak to nostalgia for easier times, while also celebrating life now, with vibrant shades, prints, and styles.
What colors are trending for bathrooms and kitchens?
Those soft colors can be reflected in natural stone or neutral countertops, which overlap well with the easy-to-maintain surfaces that became and remain popular in 2021. In bathrooms, though, you will see those soft colors broken up with bright pops of color in accent tiles, bathtubs, or sinks. Blues, greens, and yellows are expected to be popular—these shades can be calming or invigorating, depending on hue, and may speak to the feeling of nostalgia that’s going to be big in 2022.
Those greens and blues can translate into the kitchen, too. While natural shades, eco-friendly materials, and stone will be popular, pops of color in the kitchen can help to brighten the space, and might coordinate with the rest of the house. Matte textures and glass will be popular, too—emphasizing the sense of space that’s important in 2022-era minimalism and the natural tones and shades that bring the outdoors in. Even dramatic black kitchens could be on trend, with the solid color creating a uniform background—or even working as one part of a trendy two-tone kitchen, with two shades playing off of each other and creating a cohesive space.
How can the Tub Pros help me?
Whether you’re looking for a way to update your home to be on-trend—like with faux granite countertops in a color that can bring a room into the new year– or are trying to repair damages that make your home look worn no matter how modern and stylish it is, The Tub Pros are here to help with sink, counter, and bathtub refinishing Memphis and the Greater Mid-South area. The Tub Pros is located in West Memphis, Arkansas and serves an 80 mile radius of Memphis, Tennessee; Including Jackson, TN. Jonesboro, AR. and Mississippi. We recently added Little Rock, Arkansas and surrounding areas.
Our professionals can deal with chips, cracks, or damage in a variety of surfaces—from granite and cultured marble to solid surface and Corian. Countertop repair near me doesn’t have to be a question that weighs heavily on your mind during a time of year best spent enjoying favorite activities—so when you’re wondering ‘where can I find bathtub reglazing near me, just give us a call at (901) 871-8827 or use our online form to get a FREE project consultation and estimate.
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