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No matter the time of year, when it comes to your home, there’s always the urge to freshen things up. Whether you’re entirely trend-led or just like to know what’s popular, by enhancing your home, you not only get to inject your personality into the space but make it feel fresh and exciting, too. We believe that refreshing your interior doesn’t have to be hard, nor does it have to be time-consuming.
Nic Shacklock, Head of Marketing at Online Bedrooms, agrees: 'As the seasons change, more people are tempted to refresh and redesign parts of their homes. With some thoughtful planning and research, even a few simple colour switches and new pieces of furniture can uplift a space. Be sure not to overlook texture, too.’
Keep reading to discover eight tips on restyling your home this year.
One interior trend that’s rapidly gaining momentum in 2022 is 'limitless luxe' – a term coined in the Pinterest Predicts report. This trend aims to make everyday life a more luxurious experience by elevating otherwise overlooked factors in our homes and opting for high-quality choices wherever possible. Think hotel-quality bedding, stylish storage options and boutique-style furnishings.
An easy way to try out this trend is to upgrade your soft furnishings by investing in plusher options. Oh-so-soft velvet cushions work both as a cosy addition to your sofa and as an accent piece, whilst thick sofa throws will make nights spent at home all the more luxurious.
This year has seen cottagecore remain a strong trend, which idolises a simple, rustic country aesthetic. Interiors are warm, welcoming, and above all, styled like a quaint cottage.
The wider influence of this trend has seen a surge in desire for shaker-style kitchens and panelling in various iterations. Despite the associations of wooden detailing with a farmhouse aesthetic, it is not exclusive to period or rustic properties. Panelling, in particular, is a brilliant way of adding character to a modern property and a subtle way of adding texture and depth to your interior.
Scandinavian design is a leading decorating style in homes and on Instagram, and it's easy to see why. The winning combination of utility and comfort found in Nordic interiors works well in most homes and is a great way of creating a space that is both functional and laidback.
The pared-back colour palette of Scandinavian homes is both relaxing and understated, featuring a blend of neutral hues and earthy, nature-inspired shades. Combined with wooden furniture and organic shapes, introduce these natural tones through your wall colours, artwork, blankets and tablecloths. Scandinavian interiors lean towards broader minimalist trends and create a sense of calm.
Curves are the trend that just won’t quit. Moving away from previously harsh, geometric styles, curved furniture and mirrors create a soft, relaxing feel that has a playful edge to it.
Whilst you can subtly add curves through rounded furniture such as armchairs and coffee tables, curved décor is a fun way to catch the eye and create a visual focal point. Curved candles and vases are easy to move around and restyle on a whim. If functionality is more your thing, arched mirrors have the added benefit of making your space feel much lighter and brighter.
Lighting is an aspect of our home that is often overlooked and underestimated. The way light is distributed can make or break the ambience of a room, especially in the darker months of the year.
Just as important is the visual impact of your light shades and fittings. Adding artistic lighting options in the social spaces of your home will not only be functional but also act as focal points. Bold pendant lights and abstract shades are two easy ways to overhaul the feel of any room in an instant.
With flexible and remote-working remaining ever popular, there’s never been a better time to implement a more functional and comfortable space to work from home. Aside from the obvious addition of a high-quality desk and chair, it’s possible to elevate your workspace with other, smaller touches such as a reading lamp, cushions and desk tidy.
Storage solutions and multifunctional furniture are particularly valuable investments in smaller spaces, especially as clutter hinders concentration and productivity.
Biophilic design is all about bringing the outside in and reconnecting us with nature by creating homes that highlight natural colours, textures and materials. It also promotes wellbeing, lowers stress and enhances creativity, merging with the newly emerged trend for slow living.
After so much time spent in lockdown, it's unsurprising that Brits are keener than ever to bring natural elements into their interior. If you think you could benefit from biophilic design, now is the time to try it out. Opt for natural materials (such as wood, cotton, rattan and raffia) over their handmade counterparts, choose calming hues found in nature, and introduce greenery through the addition of houseplants.
Neutrals can sometimes feel a little unadventurous, so if you want to add some intrigue to your interior in 2022, switch your wall colours to deep, dark shades like moss green, navy blue and aubergine purple. Elsewhere, black accents against a neutral colour scheme can add a sophisticated feel, and work particularly well in contemporary homes.
You're not limited to wall colours, either. Luxurious velvet armchairs in dark hues are an easy way to inject a darker colour palette, as are soft furnishings such as blankets and cushions. Large, abstract art with bold splashes of inky shades will catch the eye and can be placed above your mantelpiece or in your hallway to create an easy talking point.
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