As we settle into post-pandemic life, our relationship with the home has evolved immeasurably, possibly more so than at any other point in living memory. Here are just some of the ways that seismic shift has influenced Autumn/Winter 2022 interior trends.
Mindful spaces
As identified by Good Housekeeping, the mindful space is all about curating a space that seeks sanctuary from the wider world. With recent years having proved increasingly turbulent, the idea of a single room being a refuge is no longer enough. People need a home that provides balance, instead. Brands such as Harlequin, with its âRenewâ style, epitomise this need for a deeply personal, calm space.
Harlequinâs Colour II âAnkaraâ wallpaper
Other brands such as Victoria + Albert Baths are also focused on curating the âmindful spaceâ, with recent additions from the brand including new 1500mm baths. These more compact variants ensure everyone can enjoy a deep soak, no matter the size of their space.
Elevating the outdoor experience
One way we all survived the past few years of lockdowns came in large part due to maximising our outdoor spaces, year-round. Autumn/Winter 2022 is set to continue this trend, with Vogue reporting on âelevatedâ garden furniture being a core trend for the season.
Premium garden furniture provides an elegant fusion of design and nature. Our client Maze has even developed an outdoor fabric, which is UV, frost and rain resistant – ensuring the brandâs pieces can be fully utilised year-round. This is something consumers are increasingly becoming interested-in, with A/W 22 set to see significant demand for garden furniture outside of the traditional spring/summer peak.
Another Maze innovation to elevate the garden experience at any time of the year is its Lyra range, which brings heat and light to your garden, but with design cues taken firmly from classic interior designs.
Collectors & creators
A third key trend for the upcoming season is that of âcollectors and creatorsâ. These interiors take recent surges in DIY that originated with platforms like TikTok, and programs like âThe Repair Shopâ. People in 2022 then are increasingly interested in investing in antique pieces: typically ones they acquire at a relatively affordable price then restore to former glories.
This has led to a greater variety of brands catering toward supporting this eclectic aesthetic. Archive by Sanderson Design, for example, is an all-new brand from the prestigious design group, focused on revitalising archival William Morris prints for the modern age.
The combination of new brands catering to this look, in addition to a home with a few upcycled pieces such as bureaus, chairs and upholstery, leads to a well-styled, individual home.
Archive by Sanderson Designâs âDaisyâ wallpaper
Embrace the earth with grounded palettes
Following âBrave Groundâ being Duluxâs 2021 colour of the year, all eyes are on the rich hues of mahogany, cinnamon and tawny as remaining relevant in 2022.
Morris & Coâs âCornubiaâ collection
Adding a sense of warmth and cosiness, brown interiors have a grounded feeling to them. The shade is also incredibly versatile, working well alongside other Seventies-inspired colours like yellow & orange.
Overall, this colour comes in-vogue at a time when people want to embrace the outdoors, and the natural world, more than ever before. As such brown interiors embody both recent trends toward the past, in addition to moving away from more stark, all-white interiors.
