DESIGNERS’ TRENDS TO GET YOUR KITCHEN AND BATHROOM READY FOR 2022 Life at home has changed a lot and, for many people, being “on trend” has taken a backseat to designing around their needs. When it comes to styling your kitchen and bathroom, taking time to choose stylish, yet lasting options, will improve the look and feel of your space for years.
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2022 TREND 1: COMFORT COMES FIRST Homes are our safe space from what’s happening in the world. Items, colors and finishes need to reflect that feeling of relaxed comfort. Sharp edges and harsh lines are out. We’re now craving curves and softer lines to create a relaxing and calming oasis. Warm greys and wood in its natural state are coming together in both kitchens and bathrooms to create spaces that never feel forced. 2022 TREND 2: HIDDEN HELPFULNESS The features that will gain the most momentum are things that aid your daily function. It will be more about hidden helpfulness. Simple interactions that make daily life easier is the future of technology. Smart outlets and switches add a world of customization to lighting. In faucets, intuitive functions, like technology that turns on a faucet with a simple touch, is just one example of unseen technology that improves daily life. 2022 TREND 3: DESIGNS YOU CAN FEEL We’ve been in sensory deprivation for the last year. People are craving both visual and physical texture. Texture and finish are going to be more in-focus than ever. Wallpaper that adds a tactile and visual texture, or fixture
