27 Home Design Trends to Expect in 2022

Gone are the days of beach homes decorated with wooden crab traps and hand-me-down furniture. Now, coastal interior design is more understated, appealing and elegant, with a mix of California cool and New England nautical. Here are the top home design trends to expect in 2022, according to the experts.

Wallcoverings

White shiplap
Unpainted paneling, including unfinished oak wood paneling and horizontal cedar wood shiplap
Traditional wallpaper in an unexpected color combination or patterned wallpaper
Artistic glass tile backsplashes in the kitchen

White shiplap adds some texture and charm behind the telly.

Floors

Modern white French oak in a herringbone pattern or wide planks
Encaustic tile—colored tile laid on a wall or floor to form a pattern—in foyers, bathrooms or mudrooms
Rugs and carpets in modern woven patterns and designs in colors like soft yellow and emerald green

Encaustic tile adds visual interest and a pop of color to this bathroom floor.

Decor and Furniture

A “less is more” approach to furnishing
A continued shift away from formal living to more multifunctional spaces
Nature-inspired artwork
New pieces mixed with antiques
White spaces warmed with neutrals and textures
Raw materials, such as natural wood elements, linens, rattan, jute, wicker, seagrass, and sea-tossed pebbles, driftwood and seashells
Antique anchor pieces, especially those made of bamboo or unusual wood
A continuation of the vintage trend, with secondhand pitchers, bowls and baskets used for unusual floral arrangements
Hand-carved globally inspired headboards and nightstands as an alternative to upholstered headboards
Bold faux trees and greenery—such as rosemary, kentia palm, fiddle fig leaf or westringia—used in an entry or unused fireplace to create a focal point
Deep sofas

Woven rugs, wicker chairs, a rustic wood table, and a seashell centerpiece all add a fresh and natural feel to this dining area.

Colors

Simple color schemes that create a haven of peace and tranquility
All-white rooms that mix whitewashed walls, painted shiplap cladding and blonde wood floors
Large picture windows and skylights
Infusing all-white kitchens with colorful small appliances, accessories, and artwork
Breezy blues, from soft shades of pale sky blue to azure, indigo and cerulean to denim, which can be paired with rust, ochre or mustard come fall
Neutral living rooms in taupe, magnolia and chocolate
Combining light oak, soft white, caramel and dusky grey
Crisp white trim
Front doors in statement color and high-gloss finish, such as hues from Fine Paints of Europe