Open floor layouts are less ideal for people working from home. It is more difficult to have work meetings while their kids play across the room. Creating dedicated rooms instead of wide-open spaces provides privacy for working and learning at home.
As a result, spaces are designed to serve more than one function. The trend is most obvious in the kitchen. For example, kitchen tables are serving as an extension of the ever-popular island countertop, making it a workspace, buffet spot for guests or dining area with the family.
Outdoor living isn’t just a trend anymore – it’s a staple to home design. Homeowners are more inclined than ever to put a heftier chunk of their renovation or build budget into gaining indoor-outdoor living that makes getting outside easy and comfortable.
Bad weather isn’t keeping us inside anymore. When it’s cold, use overhead heating lamps in your outdoor dining area, or install a fire pit table on your deck with coordinating lounge chairs. For hot summer afternoons, install ceiling fans on your covered porch. If you want to get fancy, look into energy-efficient outdoor evaporative coolers, also known as swamp coolers.
Cooking has become a widespread outdoor activity. A satellite kitchen provides additional cooking elements, like grills and pizza ovens, to supplement the main interior kitchen. For a more complete option, independent kitchens include prep space, a sink, storage, and refrigeration. Regardless of outdoor kitchen type, additional outdoor seating is necessary to complete al fresco meals.
Outdoor furniture has to accommodate both everyday living and anticipated social gatherings. Look for pieces designed to perform multiple functions, frequently with hidden features, and versatile to use in almost any space you choose. Modular tables that can be pulled apart to accommodate seating tables with hidden beverage compartments.
Celebrated design expert Athena Calderone believes that neutral tones will take a bit of a back seat in 2022 as people start to experiment with color again, but the hues you’d find in nature will still prevail. Rosy and terracotta tones will complete monochromatic “look and feel” that envelops you in its coziness. 2022 is celebrating earthy and chocolate browns with caramel tones mixed in.
As we are still spending more time at home, we’re all looking to strengthen our connection with nature. The feel of raw and porous organic materials adds depth and visual interest while also mimicking the soothing ambiance of the outdoors.
“With all of us looking to bring a little magic into our lives after a couple of very tough years, I see earth’s magical wonders taking centre stage: objects made from sparkling crystals and swirling marbles, mushroom silhouettes, pieces that incorporate raw natural materials and exotic flora and fauna motifs.” said founder and creative director of home décor brand, Jungalow, Justina Blakeney
Vintage is in. “From a design standpoint, vintage is the protagonist of every room—it has the power to influence the storytelling and direction. Their patina brings a touchable texture and warmth to every space, not to mention a sacred sentimentality. But aside from their decorative propensity, these rare antiquities are stylishly sustainable. By repurposing the old, the damaged, the jagged into something new, we’re reducing our footprint while bringing a rich sense of history and spirit into a space.” Athena Calderone
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