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Design Predictions from The Plan Collection

January 3, 2022

The past 18 months have allowed homeowners to really assess what they want their home to reflect. As a result, the overarching trends in home design are creative expression, individuality and design freedom.

This makes sense, as people have gone from having to be home to wanting to be at home in an environment that conveys their personalities and individual tastes. Since no one could travel, homeowners had to bring those experiences into their homes.

For 2022, The Plan Collection’s team of home and building experts identify the following top home design and building trends.

It’s All About Curves. Curves, when done well, add character and an element of surprise and delight to any home. This trend counters the straight-line syndrome of recent years.

  • Inside, expect to see more arched openings, barrel-vault ceilings and curvy furniture.
  • Outside, we will see arched windows and doors, arched openings and ceilings for porches or decks, and curved walkways.

Adding Pizzazz to Hardwood Floors. Underfoot, new (or revisited) design trends take shape.

  • Incorporating lighter wood into designs, whether it is in one room or part of a room
  • Greater interest in Old World craftsmanship with inlays, patterns or even different tones
  • With supply chain interruptions and lumber prices soaring, homeowners are upcycling flea market finds of reclaimed wood.

Bringing Nature Indoors. By incorporating natural elements into interiors, homeowners will continue to embrace a complete biophilic design philosophy.

  • Increased use of local, organic materials while maximizing sunlight, fresh air, plants and other natural elements within the home
  • More place-based relationships between homes and the distinctive geographical and ecological features of their immediate context
  • Integrating natural shapes and forms into the architecture

Anything but White (Almost) in Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops. Homeowners are tiring of the all-white kitchens and counters – they want to add some spice.

  • Expect painted or wood cabinets in appealing, warm and neutral hues
  • While granite remains popular for countertops; look for increasing use of alternative material choices.
  • Mixing two countertop materials will gain popularity – i.e., granite countertops and hardwood for the kitchen island

Maximalism Makes Inroads Against Minimalism. Maximalism will be embraced (as in a Bohemian cottage or an ornate English manor) as it liberates individual expression and personality.

  • As inventory of new furniture wanes, demand for high-quality and kitschy antiques will increase.
  • With people traveling less, they have more expendable income to devote to interior design. Furnishings, rugs, and art reflecting past travel destinations (or future dream locations) bring this idea home.

 Black is the New Black. While natural, subtle colors and warm tones will continue to trend in 2022, black accents will be the exception. Examples include interior and exterior window frames, lacquered entry doors and black appliances – either shiny enamel or matte finishes.

By Laurel Vernazza, Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Content, The Plan Collection