Pro Trend Watch: 2022 Design Trends
As 2021 comes to a close, we’re already excited for a new year of projects and possibility. Our 2022 Design Trends are all the inspiration you need to get started.
To kick off 2022, our in-house stylists curated a list of their most anticipated design trends. Some elements will be familiar – like the importance of comfort, wellness, and sustainability – but we’re also seeing cheerful and colorful design elements emerge. Whether you’re planning for a small refresh or a stunning reno, our 2022 Design Trends are all the inspiration you need to get started.
Read on for our stylists’ thoughts on each trend and shop standout products from each collection.
Plush Touches
Comfort is never something to compromise on, and frankly neither is style. Cream color palettes paired with textural upholstery are being used to soften home interiors and create a cozy, rejuvenating space. Wayfair Professional interior stylist Brianna Torres says, “The key word here is ‘soft.’ Plush fabrics, whisper-light hues, rounded shapes… It’s about bringing the senses together to evoke a sense of calmness and tranquility.”
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Pieces made from raw materials are becoming quite trendy due to their high quality, timeless character, and natural beauty. No matter the color palette, their naturalness works in harmony with all design styles. Abstract and textured patterns that feel irregular give an organic realism to any home or business.
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A lot of emerging trends are rooted in nostalgia. The style of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s in particular feature classic elements people keep returning to even half a century later. This trend blends the best of these decades, creating an ode to the past that’s filled with subtle elegance and effortless luxury.
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Contemporary design continues to be shaped by these classically celebrated forms. Having never really gone away, there is a renewed appreciation for low modular sofas, leather and vegan leather club chairs, curved statement pieces, and mid-century-style lounges.
“These celebrated styles are true triumphs of form and function and continue to inspire contemporary design. This isn’t our first time seeing them, and it won’t be the last.” – Allison La Reau, Wayfair Professional Interior Stylist
