Top Interior Designers Say These Trends Will Dominate in Spring 2022

Want to find out what interior designers think will be the fresh trends to look for this spring? Iris Dankner and her colleagues at the Holiday House Design Show have polled some of the best designers in the country to find out what their high-end clients are asking for in their homes, and the novel ideas they want to see more of. Shown here, aNew York City apartment designed by Emi Young of Abundant Habitat that embodies the minimalist redux design trend.

Simplified and sleek is the order of the day for modern interior design says Manuella Moreira of Manuella Moreira Interiors. Manuella is a firm believer in the idea that “form follows function” which means extraneous details should be eliminated. This elegant home office uses continuous color on bookshelves and walls to give a clean, flowing dimension to this home office space.

Part of making our homes more functional is breaking the habit of excessive buying thinks Manuella who advises purchasing only what serves a specific function. In this New Canaan, Connecticut home office, Manuella used gorgeous furniture, accessories and architectural elements to convey this movement toward greater functionality with an on-trend curved sofa and round stone coffee table, sculptural mirror above the fireplace and built in bookshelves. Everything seen here serves a function without sacrificing aesthetics.

Even though we are currently living in the digital age, nothing compares to collecting and reading actual books. Having spent so much time at home over the last couple of years has inspired people to take up reading as a hobby and find comfort in analog pleasures. The emerging trend for stylish and creative at-home libraries can be seen in this one designed by Rozit Arditi of Arditi Design which does double-duty as a family entertainment room and a library. Rozit gave these floor to ceiling bookshelves a rich jewel box treatment by painting them blue and arranging all the books on the shelves rainbow-style. She did not hold back with the fun prints, patterns and textures in the room’s décor making this bright and bold space the perfect room to comfortably snuggle up with a good book.

Designer Patricia Kennedy of Rendezvous Design integrated high tech innovations through future forward appliances in this stunning kitchen and laundry room in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In this project Patricia has included modular cooktops, a 5-foot work station sink, a built-in juicing station, an electric pizza oven and a Whirlpool Energy Star washer and dryer.

Future-forward appliances that disappear make this kitchen designed by Patricia Kennedy feel current.

In this Hamptons home in New York designed by Amy Kalikow of Amy Kalikow Design, using texture in lighting as opposed to through floor coverings or textiles can add interest to your space. You can also go big with your textural light fixture without it looking too heavy. Handmade elements add a bespoke quality to this light fixture.

Laura Zender of Laura Zender Design sees botanical imagery and animal prints and illustrations on the rise. Zender advises homeowners to incorporate these elements in wallpaper, artwork, fabrics, furniture and accent pieces. Mixing these flora and fauna elements with wood, bamboo and other natural materials is the best way to bring nature back into your home and create a relaxing ambiance.

Nature rendered in fun, graphic form, as in this powder room from interior designer Laura Zender, is trending in home decor.

With people’s desire to be more connected with the outdoors on the uptick, many have chosen to open their homes to the nature surrounding them. Interior designers Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln’s design firm Pure Salt Interiors specializes in ways to integrate indoors and out.

By incorporating plenty of live greenery and natural surfaces through backsplashes, decorative objects, furniture, etc. Aly and Leigh of Pure Salt Interiors masterfully designed these spaces to mimic the calming and restorative ambiance of the outdoors.

When fitness centers across the country shut down due to the pandemic, home gyms shifted from being an afterthought to a priority. Previously functional, sterile environments located in basements or garages, home gyms have become more design-forward in the hands of designers like Amanda Gunawan of OWIU Design. Amanda gave this home gym a wonderful connection to the outdoors to keep workouts from feeling lonely and sequestered.

This chic gym designed by Amanda Gunawan is warm and relaxing thanks to lime washed walls, sleek state of the art equipment and minimal design elements. The glass doors open up to the outdoors and even the possibility of moving the workout outside on a beautiful day.

Move over gray. Black interiors are back. Heather Garrett of Heather Garrett Design was way ahead of the curve with this trend. Why is black so beloved with designers? For one thing, it's versatile, appropriate for fixtures, appliances, flooring and more. Black's neutrality also makes it an excellent backdrop for other colors and textures. For this bar project, Heather mixes black with other dark colors to bring drama to the space.

This oceanfront home designed by Nellie Howard Ossi and Caitlyn Miller is rooted in nature without being overwhelmingly thematic or beachy. Throughout the home you will find shell motifs, coral, fish artwork, shell lamps, and shades of blue; all gentle but not overpowering nods to the sea.

Nellie and Caitlyn also made sure to balance coastal touches with classic design that will never go out of style such as a semi-formal dining room, heirloom furniture and accessories, layered rugs, brass touches and a neutral palette.

Amy Kummer of Amy Kummer Interiors has mastered the Grandmillennial trend in her design of this gorgeous dining room. By incorporating traditional elements such as the dark wood furniture, floral wallpaper, metallic accent pieces and vintage china, Amy has created a nostalgic space that marries the past and present.

As we start to resume our “normal” lives post-pandemic, one change that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere is working from home, as in this home office designed by Ethan Greenfeld of Ethan Charles Design. For this ultra-chic office Ethan chose a soft pink for the walls to create a bright, airy space and an energetic backdrop for Zoom meetings. He also incorporated elements such as comfortable seating, stylish storage shelves and personal touches (plants and photographs) to create an office that anyone would want to spend time in.

It's all about the lighting in spaces designed by Linda Ruderman of Linda Ruderman Interiors. These light fixtures are artistic sculptures that balance form and function and look stunning even when switched off.

The dramatic silhouette of this lighting chosen by Linda Ruderman adds a wow factor to any room, while the light's delicacy keeps them from overwhelming the overall design.

In this modern mountain home designed by Lauren Collander of Lauren Collander Interiors, the interiors reflect the impressive surrounding landscape. The oversized, unadorned windows allow natural light to flood in to enhance wellbeing and further the connection with the outdoors. Lauren chose to keep the design low-key to allow the view outside to speak for itself.

A design style associated with the 1920s and '30s, Art Deco is officially back on trend. Kaitlyn Wolfe of Iconic Design + Build uses key elements such as luxurious pops of neutral color; layered, sculptural décor; statement accent walls and gold and brass touches throughout.

Karen Wolf of Karen B. Wolf Interiors designed this modern heritage style New Jersey home with comfort in mind. Because homeowners are spending so much time at home there is now a greater emphasis on comfort throughout the home while maintaining a polished look. Karen has mastered this combination by using super luxurious performance fabrics with deep seating, extra plush cushions along with a warm, neutral color palette for visual coherence.

The trending industrial modern look is featured in this home in a former ink factory in Indianapolis that was designed by Chad Graci of Graci Interiors. As with many industrial conversions, the initial space seemed cold with hard surfaces. Rather than fight against that, Chad sought to soften this home, using luxurious fabrics, textures and special finishes to create a beautiful and comfortable home that is the perfect backdrop to his clients' art collection.

“Less is more” is the theme in this beautiful New York City apartment designed by Emi Young of Abundant Habitat. The minimalist design trend, which is currently making its comeback since it first emerged in the late '60s and early '70s, is achieved in this chic space by incorporating elements such as clean lines and compositions, lots of natural light, a neutral color scheme, touches of greenery throughout and simplicity in her design. Where previous iterations of minimalism could feel hard and cold, this newest phase of the minimalist look emphasizes calming, soft, healing environments geared toward wellness.

This bathroom, designed by Ashley DeLapp of Ashley DeLapp Interior Design, illustrates the trend for bold wallpaper in keeping with the maximalist trend. Bold but not overwhelming, this stunning bathroom incorporates rose gold accents throughout, a neutral focal point with the deep brown wooden vanity and beautiful patterns such as the floral hummingbird wallpaper and the pink and rose gold marble tile in the shower.

A classic style that is experiencing a revival, lime washed walls lend the feel of romantic Italian architecture as seen in this living room space designed by Sara Barney of Bandd/Design. Not only will it give your space the much sought after wabi sabi beauty-in-imperfection vibe, it is also one of the most environmentally-friendly treatments you can apply to your walls.

"Everything old is new again” is certainly true for contemporary interior design. Cindy Dzurita of CD Interiors creates balanced interiors, blending modern influences with vintage accents. High-end finishes, sumptuous wall coverings and beautiful furnishings combine to create a unique space that reflects the homeowner’s lifestyle. The best part about mixing modern and vintage elements is the sense of nostalgia it creates which provides a deeper connection between the client and their home.

Chrissie Haim of Chrissie Home and Design is an advocate of pattern in wall treatments, decorative objects, fabrics, flooring and anywhere the print fits. For homeowners afraid to commit to bright and bold colors, Chrissie advises using neutral, earthy hues in your patterns such as grays, greens and blues which will add a little drama to your space without being overwhelming. In addition, choosing a color scheme for your space and sticking to it will help maintain a calm atmosphere. One of Chrissie's favorite ways to add depth and texture is with trellis panels as in this beautiful sitting room. This provides a beautiful layer to your space while allowing the patterns in your décor to be the focal points.

After two years of uncertainty with the pandemic, many have made peace with the fact that entertaining at home is safer and more feasible. With so much time spent inside, homeowners are gravitating towards time outdoors more than ever before. That trend has inspired some stunning outdoor living areas such as this one designed by Romina Fontana and Jenny Dames of Fontana & Dames Inc. in Ontario, Canada. From the chic seating area around the pool to the luxurious pool house with a guest room and kitchen and the luxurious outdoor shower, this outdoor space feels like a five-star resort very close to home.

In this San Francisco home designed by Alicia Chung Lichtenstein and Eva Bradley of Studio Heimat, wood is used throughout the space in various natural tones to warm up the house and give depth to the rooms. In this living room design, the walls and beams are a gray washed wood that complements the antique round wood and marble table that has been in this family's collection for decades.

Studio Heimat used pops of teal help to bring the outdoors in. That rich blue-green reflects the color of the lagoon waters just a feet away from the home and the large windows yield beautiful water views and ample natural light.