All photos In this review, using photographs from the portfolio of the Studio of Elite Interiors Anzhelika Prudnikova (Moscow) as an example, we will talk about the hot trends and tendencies in interior design 2020-2021, original decorative innovations and current ways to add individuality to the environment.
Globalization, busy life in the online space, dynamic reality, multicultural experience - all this has a tremendous impact on the development of interior design. And the main factor pushing designers to search for new solutions is the need for a modern person to identify himself in an ever-changing world.
General style
Two design styles have become very fashionable in recent years.
A New Approach to Lighting
Interest in experiments with lighting devices allows us to note revolutionary changes. Asymmetrical arrangement, close proximity of pendant and ceiling lamps, the return of floor lamps - all these trends open up space for the imagination.
A minimalist approach to the decoration of walls and floors shifts attention to the ceiling, which takes on the style load.
Fashionable apartment design for 2022 does not negate the importance of natural light, which is provided not only by the size of windows, but also by revising curtains towards greater openness and transparency.
Minimalism
- Only a minimum of furniture is selected for the apartment. The most necessary furniture.
- The apartment has a lot of space and light.
- All rooms are cleverly divided according to functionality.
Some apartments use several styles at once, which are very similar to each other. In modern houses, a style called loft is often used.
- You can highlight the ceiling, which is untreated.
- Brickwork.
- All walls have rough plaster.
Key principles in interior design 2022
Basically, the trends for 2022 are not very different from previous years. It all depends on your character and penchant for self-expression. You can find a solution to suit your taste in this year's design trends.
The main accents in the interior of apartments are simplicity, conciseness and minimalism. This is largely due to the fact that small studio apartments are becoming increasingly popular. Strict straight lines and neutral colors visually expand such a room and are suitable for both work and relaxation.
Simplicity, conciseness and minimalism are the main principles
Problem when decorating an apartment less than 40 sq.m. The problem is that it is difficult to furnish it in an original and not boring way, without cluttering up the tiny area. Therefore, designers advise diversifying the decor by creating zoning using original designer furniture, color accents on the walls or in the furniture. A glass partition, bookshelf or wall that does not reach the ceiling will divide the room without visually making it smaller.
Diversify the environment
In 2022, a new direction will hit the 2022 interior design trends. Feel free to combine seemingly incompatible things: Scandinavian laconicism and Asian sophistication. This style is called japandi (a combination of the words "japan" and "scandi"). This hybrid incorporates functionality, simplicity and minimalism of the Scandinavian style, and bright color accents of Asian culture. From the northern people we received calm, cool white and gray shades, and the decor of the eastern culture will help make this environment warmer and more welcoming.
Original japandi
The fashion for environmental friendliness and conscious purchases continues. Household items made from natural materials and wicker furniture will fit perfectly into a modern interior. The most fashionable natural resource will be mahogany, wenge oak, etc. If you do not have the opportunity to purchase items made from these materials, focus on similar color schemes. Chocolate, chestnut, dark red, coffee shades are used in 2022 in the painting of furniture, wall coverings, flooring and additional accessories.
Proper finishing of the apartment
All decorations this year will be simple and functional. All surfaces must be the same color. Ceilings must be predominantly high. Bright and eye-catching wallpaper works well.
If we talk about the ceiling, then it should be completely opposite - diverse and sophisticated. Now there are many materials that will give the ceiling an interesting shape. Moreover, ceilings are now used to provide indoor lighting.
As for flooring, you should give your choice to laminate. The material is easy to purchase and inexpensive.
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Complete redevelopment or minor repairs - all this is equally difficult to organize. To understand what fashion trends will look like in the realities of your apartment, you need the help of special software.
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What furniture and accessories should you give preference to?
This year you are free to choose the furniture you like. However, you should give preference to dull colors and classics.
- Large rectangular sofas.
- Glass or plastic coffee tables.
- Small beautiful armchairs, or large armchairs.
- Artificial fireplaces.
- Various shelves on which to place books.
- Large cabinets for a variety of things.
If we talk about accessories, there are several points to highlight.
1) Beautiful pictures.
2) Various vases and figurines.
3) Real flowers in vases.
4) Artificial flowers.
5) Lamps that have an interesting shape.
In addition, it would be appropriate to purchase carpets for your home.
Color in the interior
Pantone has made classic blue the 2022 shade. And, although many consider this color boring, it can be perfectly used in almost any interior. It will create an atmosphere of peace and security, bringing traditional notes and elegance to your home. If you are not a fan of this color in its classic form, choose a solution to your taste from its many variations. For example, you can use light blue with a hint of gray, which has also become a Pantone favorite for this year.
Pantone chooses blue
The company that produces Dulux paint chose the main color called “Quiet Dawn”. This is a delicate shade that incorporates soft colors of green, blue and gray, inspired by the color combinations of the early morning. This solution will visually expand the space and create a feeling of “air”. It pairs well with both neutral color schemes and more intense colors.
Soft shades of blue and green are on trend
The third favorite came from British premium wallpaper firm Graham & Brown. It's a bottle green shade called Adeline. The deep, almost emerald rich color will create a calm, measured atmosphere with a touch of elegance in any home. This color looks especially elegant in combination with metal accessories or silver splashes. However, although this shade looks very luxurious, owners of small apartments are better off choosing another option, as it will visually make the room smaller.
Bottle green shade "Adeline"
Personalization of interior projects
A clear distinction between stylistic decisions in the interior is gradually becoming a thing of the past. As before, many try to adhere to the rules prescribed by a specific design style and implement generally accepted standards. But often you want something more than cozy country, restrained modernism or functional minimalism.
The technique of interior personalization helps to cope with this task. Its implementation allows you to forget about everyday life and routine. The basis of individual design is a combination of ecology and innovation, the implementation of non-standard ideas regarding layout.
Thus, leading designers recommend the following to those who want to emphasize their individual style:
- boldly combine styles aimed at environmental friendliness;
- use furniture with smooth lines, for the decoration of which natural fabrics are used. It’s been a long time since you’ve impressed anyone with sharp corners;
- combine your favorite decorative items and furniture in your home environment. The same room can be decorated with an antique clock and a table in the Art Nouveau style; do not be afraid to experiment with the concept of interior decoration.
Blindly following fashion is no longer relevant, inconvenient and impractical. The trend is to emphasize the owner’s individuality in the interior. Specific decisions in this case should be dictated by considerations of harmony and aesthetics.
Small house concept
Social necessity forces not only architects, but also designers to focus on using small footage to arrange the life of a modern person. Several parallel trends have emerged in this area.
The approach that involved tearing down partitions and creating a single space for relaxation, cooking, eating and sleeping is being seriously revised.
To implement the design of a standard one-room apartment, especially in old Soviet-style buildings, redevelopment may be required, but the current trend is not aimed at creating a completely open space. Zoning is carried out not only through finishing and decoration, but also through the creation of niches and areas isolated from each other.
Space saving is achieved by replacing block walls with glass, plastic partitions or sliding structures. Methods of combining bathrooms, a kitchen wall with a dining room, and a bedroom with a living room are relevant.
The classic studio model is no longer considered an example of rational use of space. It can only be used in spacious apartments with high ceilings, designed for a maximum of two people, and not only ordinary but also vertical zoning is used.
At the forefront of design developments are models of rectangular rooms with a total area of 40 m2, in which there is no delimitation of space.
Minimalist monochrome and non-contrasting decoration of walls, floors, and ceilings gives unlimited freedom in choosing and placing modular furniture, built-in wardrobes, and transformers.
Particular attention is paid to disguising the kitchen wall as part of the overall design. The uniqueness of the interior is emphasized by the bright accent color of the upholstery, fragmented trim, and lighting fixtures. In small spaces, as a rule, purely decorative, non-functional things are not used.
