Design PREDICTIONS FOR 2022
We ask industry experts for their views on how the past two years have changed the way we use our homes and what we can expect to see more of in the year ahead, from easily adaptable interiors to seamless designs for gardens
DECORATING STRONGER COLOUR FOR COMFORT JOA STUDHOLME, colour curator, Farrow & Ball “There certainly has been a seismic shift in the way we are using colours in the home, with greys and neutrals giving way to
stronger tones to comfort us in our homes or sanctuaries. Defining spaces that are used at different times has become increasingly important, so that we can change the mood at the end of our working day. Most of us prefer to be in light rooms during the day and darker spaces in the evening, subconsciously working with the natural light. In 2022 we want to embrace colour to mirror the spirit of kindness we all need to make our lives and our homes more joyful. The colours we use will be strong but modest, which suits both the way we feel now and the simpler lives we are leading after a year of turmoil. They are like memories of days gone by while celebrating contemporary life. There is a great move towards using paint and colour in more unusual combinations. Checks used on floors and walls will be very popular, particularly red and white combinations. Strong colours will be used on the bottom halves of walls, with a white above to open up spaces and have an old-school feel. Lots of colour will be used on woodwork alongside white walls to create charming rooms that feel very friendly. And, of course, colour will be taken onto the ceiling to create really cohesive schemes. There is also a move back to using full gloss on joinery and the bottom half of walls – again to mimic the modest homes of days gone by.”
LEFT This charming hallway employs Farrow & Ball’s School House White for a pared-back, timeless and familiar feel, with Incarnadine below the dado rail to introduce some excitement. The door is painted in Stone Blue, used in Full Gloss, a finish which Studholme says is perfect for use in the home in 2022, and which can be introduced sparingly and in surprising ways to add a modern feel with a suitably vintage flavour.
