Refresh your home and get on trend with Pointer’s Antiques. In this post, we bring you 2022’s hottest new interior design trends and tips on how to effortlessly work them into your home.
Sustainability
As we’ve become more and more worried about climate change and the environment, sustainability has become a key trend in interior design. We’re now more likely to repurpose old furniture instead of throwing it out and buying new. And when we do look for new furniture, ethical brands and sustainable materials are more important than ever. Safe to say this trend is here to last.
How to work this interior design trend into your home:
● Make use of ethically-sourced materials, like natural stone, organic textiles and bamboo
● Reuse and recycle old furniture
● Buy from responsible brands and shop second hand
Check out our latest arrivals for restored pieces, including this restored Napoleon Armchair that’s ready to be reupholstered.
Multi-use rooms
The Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on our lives and brought about long-lasting changes to the way we live. This is especially true at home, with lockdowns and quarantines meaning our living space had to double for offices, playgrounds and gyms. This is now reflected in interior design, with multi-use rooms becoming a hot trend in 2022.
How to work this interior design trend into your home:
● Make use of furniture, curtains and carpets to divide rooms into different “zones” for certain activities
● Include cabinets and chest of drawers for storage space to help prevent dual-purpose rooms from looking cluttered
● Use everyday items for decoration, such as books, glassware and musical instruments
Our shop is full of pieces that can help you “multi-purpose” each room in your home, such as these Scottish Haberdashery Drawers – perfect for storage and dividing up space.
Travel-inspired designs
Covid-19 restrictions meant travelling to exotic, far-flung destinations has been off the cards for nearly two years. To make up for this lack of wanderlust, we look to bring travel into our homes in the form of interior design. While borders are now finally reopening and the world gradually getting back to normal, travel-inspired interior design is here to stay.
How to incorporate it into your home:
● Use exotic materials, like colourful South American or African textiles
● Add artwork of famous world landmarks and scenery
● Decorate with travel-inspired ornaments, such as vintage cameras or street signs
As we love travel at Pointer’s Antiques, our shop is packed with travel-themed artwork and prints, just like this original 1950s poster of the stunning French Alps.
Timeless classics
Timeless classics and never-out-of-fashion styles are set to be another hot interior design trend this 2022. Fuelled in part by our quest for more sustainable living, but also due to supply chain difficulties, interior designers are using those “rare finds” to add a touch of personality to the home.
How to work this interior design trend into your home:
● Focus on big items, like sofas and furniture, as these are less likely to get out of style than smaller decor pieces
● Shop vintage, with reputable dealers (like Pointer’s Antiques!)
● Keep it minimal and combine just one or two styles
● Decorate with Mid Century Modern
Our shop is full of “rare finds” and unusual pieces, such as this classic mid-century rosewood drop-leaf dining table by Bendt Winge for Kleppe Møbelfabrik of Norway.
Bold colours
Neutral is on its way out as bold and bright colours, popular in the 60s and 70s, are making a comeback in 2022. According to interior designers, these tones evoke positive emotions. Blue represents hope and helps create a sense of space and airiness, while rich red exudes warmth and stability.
How to work this interior design trend in your home:
● Combine earthy tones, like light brown and green, with bold colours
● Decorate with bright prints
Check out our collection of colourful artwork, including this iconic 1960s Larry Smart ‘Fire’ Jimi Hendrix screen print – perfect for brightening up your living room.
Statement lighting
With more time spent at home, the right lighting is more important than ever, which is why statement lighting will be one of 2022’s biggest interior design trends. Often overlooked, lighting fixtures can add fine details and a touch of intrigue to your home.
How to work this interior design trend into your home:
● Use artistic and creative lighting fixtures
● Choose elegant ceiling lighting fixtures and position correctly
● Position two matching lamps on either side of a mirror for a symmetrical feel
Visit the lighting section of our shop for unique and creative fixtures, including this Neon Chemist Sign or Stained Glass Light Box – now those are statement pieces.
Mindfulness
The pandemic wreaked havoc on our mental health and led to many people pursuing mindfulness as a way of coping. So it’s not surprising that this has become an important trend in interior design. Minimalist design, nature-inspired patterns and soft light are key features of mindful spaces. Removing clutter, clocks and technology are other ways of promoting wellness zones in the home.
How to incorporate this interior design trend into your home:
● Allow for ample storage to keep spaces free of clutter
● Use furniture to divide up different spaces, for example, a zone to work and another to relax
● Decorate with plants and other peace-inspired ornaments
Practice mindfulness with our collection of wellness-promoting antiques. Check out this decorative Buddha Statue with a lotus flower base, ideal for bringing some zen into your home.
Curves
In our quest for cosier and more comforting interiors, curves are taking centre stage in home décor. Round-edged furniture and soft decoration are welcoming, easy on the eye and help promote calmness.
How to incorporate this interior design trend into your home:
● Furnish living areas with round-edged sofas and circle coffee tables
● Decorate with curved mirrors and lighting fixtures
● With cabinets and desks, look for rounded edges and corners
Check out this round Danish mid-century teak dining table by Drylund and other curved pieces in our shop.
So now you know how to work 2022’s top interior design trends into your home. Be sure to check out our shop for a wide range of on-trend and unique pieces you’ll be sure to love. And don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter for 10% off your first purchase. Sign up here.