How the pandemic has affect our homes and how we live in the future?
We are experiencing a global pandemic for the third year in a row, so is it any wonder that interior design trends again focus on making us feel emotionally comfortable and in peace?
Since we've been forced to slow down and spend more time in our house, we have a strong motivation to create an environment that reflects both visually and affectionately what we're feeling. We have been paying more attention to how design can create energy, balance and comfort.
Also, home has become the heart of our lives. It's where we work, sleep, and socialise. Every corner and every object around us must serve a purpose.
In the meantime, some popular design choices of the past few years seem to be falling out of favour, such as Boucle and all-white minimalist look. The minimal look is warming up and we see more shades of brown, camels and caramels in 2022. People has started to use more colours instead of the neutral palette. Colours like terracotta, earthy browns and burnt umber have been very popular.
Our connection with nature is growing stronger than ever with more time spent indoors than ever before. Consequently, natural surfaces have seen a resurgence, with materials such as stoneware, terracotta, marble, wood, clay and travertine used on everything from backsplashes to bathtubs to furniture and accessories.
After two hard years, people wanted a cosy, happy home, so it's where curves came in. Curves are playful and fun, but they also reflect our desire for a soft, cosy and happy home. Architectural arches and curved furniture have been more visible since the pandemic started and we have approached a decade that will probably be defined by curves once again. British Vogue recently defined this curved style with his nice name: “puffy furniture”. Curves are welcoming and they evoke a fun yet feminine and gentle world.
As a result of the pandemic, our living spaces are now used as a workroom, guest rooms have been fitted with desks, and bedrooms have been equipped with exercise equipment. As people spend more time in their homes, they expect the spaces to be more functional. Consequently, multipurpose furniture and room dividers are becoming increasingly popular.
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