5 Easy Ways to Give Your Home a Fresh Look for 2022

Are you looking to refresh your home’s interior and change things up a bit? That can be as easy as swapping out wall art or buying new furniture pieces, says Aundrea Brown, vice president of Intermark Design Group.

If you need style inspiration, scroll through the images below to discover several of the interior design tends Brown and her team have been seeing so far in 2022.

  • Patterned Elements

    Patterned Elements

    Whether it’s on tile, wallpaper or fabrics, strong patterns are in. “We’re seeing this in backsplash tiles and even small-area flooring tiles, such as laundry rooms,” says Brown. If you’re considering using patterned wallpaper as an accent wall or in an area such as your powder room, make sure to tie it in with your room’s design to balance things out.

  • Subtle Color

    Subtle Color

    In the past, we’ve seen bold, rich colors around the home, whether it’s the wall paint or accessories on your couch. Not this year, says Brown: “Monochromatic and tonal color palettes are in. This can be seen not just in paint colors but also in furniture pieces.” Trending colors include golden marigold and warm nutmeg mixed in with soft ivory.

  • Dining Area

    Going All Natural

    Add a layer of texture to a monochromatic color scheme by incorporating pieces made with stone, wood and raffia (a fiber similar to straw). Stick with lighter wood tones, which can really bring a light, fresh, airy feel to your interior. “Furniture that has a more natural feel to it is also trending,” says Brown. This includes wicker or burl wood furniture.

  • Mixing up furniture

    Mixing Up Furniture

    A huge trend in furniture is mixing materials — for instance, a dresser that combines a more modern element such as lacquer with a traditional one like ratan. Brown and her team are also seeing furniture with soft, curving lines trending (versus hard, square edges), especially in pieces like headboards, benches and tables.

  • Nontraditional Decor

    Nontraditional Decor

    We’re used to seeing framed art and canvases on our walls. But recently, the more traditional artwork is out in favor of art from an unexpected source. “Homeowners are decorating their walls with things such as tree slices and other natural elements,” says Brown.

So, if you’re ready for a fresh look this year, consider adding natural elements, subtler colors and softer furniture. These small changes can really mix things up visually and make it feel like a completely different space.

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