DESIGN AND FURNITURE IN 2022

INTERIOR

Natural colors and materials, retro 70s, minimalism, rounded edges and velvet upholstery, are some of the trends in interior design that will be followed the most next year

Text by: PETRA VASILJEVIĆ

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he year behind us is the second in a row marked by life in the circumstances of a pandemic, which inevitably reflected on the interior design. There is a growing need for a living space that is multifunctional and practical because it is shared by more people, as well as for arranging work space in a home, the so-called home offices. The longer stay in the house has influenced us to mute the bright colors in the interior and to opt more for neutral colors of natural shades that soothe. According to architects and designers, these so-called micro-trends, imposed by the pandemic, will continue in 2022, as well as some other trends that have dominated the last few seasons. We present some of them.

RETRO 70s

A detail reminiscent of the 70s, such as a lamp, a coffee table, an armchair or a touch of bright orange or moss green, is enough so that the whole space is refreshed. The trend of returning to the 70s has been present in the interior design for several years and has been so well accepted that it will surely dominate during 2022 as well.

MINIMALISM

This is a global trend that has been going on for years and will definitely be in focus the next year as well, in large part, because of the lifestyle during the pandemic when many surplus dysfunctional items were simply thrown out of the house. Minimalism implies minimal decoration and functional furniture in order to have as much free space in the apartment as possible. In minimalism, the most important thing is the form and careful selection of modern pieces of furniture with an interesting shape.

ROUNDED EDGES

Soft and feminine shapes have been an absolute hit in the interior design for some time, and that means rounded lines and edges of literally everything – sofas, armchairs, chairs, tables, lamps, mirrors, decorative details such as vases, candlesticks... Soft lines often follow the architectural solutions of the space.

TOUCH OF NATURE

Next year, for well-known reasons, we will want to be surrounded by natural materials and textures in our home. Nature will be the inspiration for interior decoration, pieces of furniture and decoration. The most popular natural materials will be onyx, granite, marble and light-colored wood. An interesting detail can be a table or counter with a stone top of light shades.

SEDUCTIVE VELVET

Velvet will bring a touch of luxury into a sophisticated space of minimalist design, but also a dose of warmth that is a great contrast to cold details, such as, for example, metal. The softness and sophistication of the velvet can perfectly complement the ambience in a bedroom or living room.

BLACK, WHITE, BEIGE AND BLUE

Neutral colors of natural shades dominated this year because they relaxed us the most. This primarily refers to basic colors, such as black, white and gray, but also their muted tones. This trend, which is joined by beige as a base, in both cool and warm shades, will continue in 2022. In addition to these classic tones, it is predicted that the whole palette of blue will be very popular, especially the dusty mixture of blue and green with gray notes.

DESIGN

CONTEMPORARY VERSACE CLASSICISM

The first Versace Home boutique opened in Milan this year, and similar department stores, with furniture and furnishings from this prestigious fashion brand, will open in London, Paris, Miami, New York and Los Angeles

Text by: PETRA VASILJEVIĆ

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ersace is Versace, whatever this brand signs, from jackets and perfumes to beds and the walls themselves. We did not expect anything less from the new Versace Home boutique, which opened this year in Milan, in Durini Street. The historic building with a facade adorned with Ionic columns, with 500 square meters of the most luxurious retail space, exudes classic Versace elegance both inside and out. Claudio Saverino and Tiziano Vudafieri, a duo of a renowned architectural studio with extensive experience in decorating luxury shops, are responsible for the interior design and architectural solutions. This is just the first Versace boutique of furniture and furnishings, and five more will be opened in London, Paris, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.

Spread over two floors, the boutique is decorated as a home with an entrance, lobby, dining room, study, living room and bedroom, and even a hidden inner garden, whose entrance is decorated with LED lighting and mega screens. The whole space perfectly combines modern and classic, which is otherwise a trademark of the aesthetics of this fashion brand. Provocatively, in the Versace style, the floors of the corridor combine glossy and matte marble, while instead of curtains, metal mesh panels are hung. Typical Versace symbols, such as the jellyfish, are discreet here in order to highlight the design of the furniture, including the Venus armchair, the Venus Goddess sofa and the Stiletto cabinet. The furniture design is signed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, in collaboration with Donatella Versace. The range of this collection has recently been expanded and now includes wallpaper and household linens.

HIGH-TECH

XIAOMI SMART HOME DEVICES

Xiaomi has revolutionized the functioning of the household and pushed the boundaries of home entertainment with the development of a wide range of smart devices for the home

Text by: KATARINA MIROSAVLJEVIĆ

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iaomi is globally known as one of the largest manufacturers of mobile phones. In addition to innovations that are raising the bar in the smartphone market year after year, Xiaomi has developed an ecosystem of smart devices for the home and thus revolutionized the functioning of the household and pushed the boundaries of home entertainment.

The era of the pandemic completely changed our life habits and everyday lives. Millions of people were forced to adapt to working or schooling from home. In the new circumstances, however, many traditional home devices, especially those that belong to network equipment, such as Wi-Fi routers, have not responded well enough to the needs of “living from home”. This proved to be an opportunity,

but also a challenge, for all manufacturers of smart devices for the home to find a way to meet the new needs of the community.

Xiaomi seems to have managed to respond to the opportunities brought by the global situation and, in the past two years, has launched a large number of devices that significantly increase the quality of life in the home, such as air purifiers, robot vacuum cleaners, smart scales, and many others. Also, devices for home entertainment were presented, such as tablets, speakers, and Wi-Fi routers. In addition to superior design and technology, the manufacturer’s innovativeness and strong communication for the Xiaomi community, which is one of the brand’s initiators, can be observed in the breadth of the portfolio of these products.

Xiaomi Smart Home devices are distinguished not only by their innovative design, but also by their integration of everyday items like vacuum cleaners and hair dryers with cutting-edge smart technology, allowing them to fully meet the needs of modern man. Almost all Xiaomi home appliances can be controlled easily using the app, avoiding common problems. In addition, most devices come with a built-in parental control function, so parents don’t have to worry about their children unintentionally turning on a device.

The wide range of AioT devices includes Mesh routers and Wi-Fi extenders, which enable the improvement of the existing Wi-Fi signal, which is very important because the currents of modern life mostly require an individual to be constantly online. A good internet connection is practically a condition for normal daily functioning.

In the years behind us, Xiaomi has proven to be a brand that loves to push boundaries and is willing to listen to the needs of the community, all with the goal of creating devices that will contribute to the quality of life. Despite the fact that the company’s success is largely due to the success of its mobile phones, its innovation and creativity are reflected in Smart Home devices, which undoubtedly bring significant changes to the modern functioning of a household and provide the users with an efficient and simple solution to control and operate their home and better manage their time.

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