7 Predicted Designs for 2022 and How You Can Get Them

By Alejandra Zamora

Every year, designers and real estate experts compile their top predictions for what interior design trends will be popular over the course of the year, and 2022 is no different. Some are brand new, and some are repeats, but with each passing year, we can’t help but wonder if we’ll have a trend that’ll become a sign of the times like the wood paneling of the 1950s or shag carpeting of the 1970s. What’s more, while these lists are exciting and inspiring to look at, they can oftentimes lack actionable steps one can take to actually incorporate the pieces into their homes. That’s where our list comes in! In this blog post, we’ll mention some of our favorite design predictions compiled by big names like Architectural Digest, Dwell, Vogue, and HGTV, and we’ll link pieces you can incorporate into your space to make it, well, trendy!

1. The Color Green

The verdict is in with this one: It’s clear that green is the color of the year according to multiple notable design professionals and brands, including Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. Whether you incorporate the color through a piece of furniture, paint color, or houseplant, “shades like emerald bring a sense of tranquility and rejuvenation into any space,” Sydney Gore of Architectural Digest said. Bring green into your space through a bold accent piece like this olive rug from Wayfair. 

2. Books, Books, Books!

Books are on many people’s goal lists of 2022, but maybe not for the reason you think: Architectural Digest declared that books are coming back in style for design purposes, stating that people are even making stairs and tables out of them! Whether vintage or new, books and bookshelves add a cozy feel to spaces like a bedroom or den, so perhaps this design prediction is perfect for you if you want to read more in the new year! Or, for decor purposes, incorporate vintage book collections (like this one!) for art purposes. 

3. Rounded Furniture

Instead of harsh lines and sharp edges, rounded corners and less rigid shapes have taken over top spots on interior design lists. This one may have people divided: Straight edges and clean finishes are often a staple of elegant, contemporary architecture, but this prediction is objecting that notion. What do you think? This curved sectional and rounded dining table show some ways you can bring this design into your home. 

4. Earthy, Textured Pieces & Finishes

Bringing the outside in is perfectly encapsulated in this 2022 prediction. Textured pieces have always been able to add an extra element to a space, but earthy textures may come out as the best option this year. More specifically, Dwell’s article said we can expect wood, plaster, bronze, and leather to emerge as top textures. Incorporate some of this in your home through wall finishes, textured art pieces, or furniture like the wood dining table pictured above. Get a similar one here. 

5. Vintage Accents

The past never seems to be in the past in the design world! “From a design standpoint, vintage is the protagonist of every room—it has the power to influence the storytelling and direction,” blogger Athena Calderone said in the Vogue article. The great thing about this prediction is you can incorporate it into your home with pieces you may already have! Whether it’s a family heirloom photograph or a piece of furniture that’s been passed down for generations, going vintage is a design route anyone can take. But, if you prefer some newer pieces, try this media console or decorative mirror. 

6. Marble Everything

In HGTV’s list, designer Malka Helft said she expects more homeowners to be choosing marble over other stones for big projects like kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and other main room elements. Marble is a tried and true surface that is always classy and elegant in any space. Bring marble into your home in a simple art piece like this one or as the backsplash in your kitchen or shower. 

7. Multipurpose Spaces

With people doing so much more at home these days, we’re not surprised that multipurpose rooms and spaces are predicted as a trend for 2022. Over the last few years, our kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms, and more became our home offices. What’s next in 2022? In Dwell’s list, architect Cavin Costello said, "Owners are now wanting homes to be ideal places to not only live, but also places where they can work, where children can learn, and where multiple generations can live together—and where there’s a possibility that the dwelling can be used as a rental property.” A room divider like this one is a great place to start if you’re looking to make two uses out of one area in your home. 

Which predicted trend are you most excited for?