Home trends for 2022 with Nikki Hunt
When it comes to designing homes, Nikki Hunt continually travels the world to discover new and upcoming interior design trends. According to the Andrew Martin Interior Design Review, Nikki is one of the top 100 interior designers in the world.
We check in with the reigning queen of fabulous homes to get an idea of what 2022 will bring for homeowners looking to decorate their pad.
Which colours are likely to be most appealing?
I am on the global panel that selects paint specialist Dulux’s colours of the year. Currently, Bright Skies represents a new beginning beyond the pandemic and the promise of a brighter future. As most people are bored of neutrals, shades like Bright Skies or earthy greens representing nature will dominate.
The last year was uncertain for so many of us. Colour has the power to influence our moods, and those reminiscent of the natural world will soothe and calm us. Hopefully, 2022 will be better. However, I believe that we still need a pick-me-up. The right colour can be incredibly uplifting.
Last year, what was one of the biggest trends we saw, and how will it change this year?
Boucle fabric was popular. The trend will continue, as will texture in other forms. Natural woods, grasscloth (a fine, light cloth resembling linen that’s made of fibres woven from the inner bark of the ramie plant) walls, woven cane, rattan, and embroidered fabrics will take off this year.
Touch is the “feel-good sense.” As tactile creatures, we release oxytocin when we come into contact with someth8ing textured. For example, instance, stroking our pets is scientifically proven to reduce stress and calm us, contributing to our longevity. We have been deprived of this sense for too long since we spend so much time touching glossy, smooth manufactured materials, screens, and keyboards.
Since five years ago, how have homeowners’ preferences changed?
Even though WFH is no longer the default, I doubt we will return to the office to the same extent as before the pandemic.
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