Trends come and go, but some trends last longer than others. What’s in right now could be out tomorrow, but it might be five years before it makes its comeback. But what are the long-lasting trends that will be making their way back into our homes in 2022? 

Today, we’re going to look at what some experts predict will be the hottest trends in 2022, along with how you can incorporate them into your life today! Here are the 10 most popular home trends making a comeback in 2022.

1.      Open Kitchen

Kitchens with more natural light and easy access to family members were all over magazines and home décor catalogs at home way back in 2010. It was an attempt to bring people together rather than having them separate themselves into different rooms for various tasks. Thankfully, open-plan kitchens have made a significant return since their 2010 peak, and we’ll most likely see them stick around for a while as well.

2.      Outdoor Entertaining Spaces

Just like they did back in Victorian times, homes will be built with outdoor dining and entertainment areas. Homes might not be designed around indoor-outdoor flow anymore, but homeowners will still want to entertain on their patios and front porches. Outdoor spaces were once considered as functional as other rooms, but now homeowners see them as another place for impromptu get-togethers. It’s like adding an extra room to your home at a fraction of the cost.

3.      Dark Bathrooms

In 2011, everyone was tiling their showers in dark stone or plastic materials to match with marble bathroom floors. In 2022, however, people have found it to be overkill. Now they are tiling their bathrooms with lighter colors like creams and whites. It matches well with the darker woods used for cabinets and flooring without being too matchy.

4.      Large Wall Shelves

Large wall shelves serve as both storage and art, making them an integral part of any modern home. Floor-to-ceiling shelves allow homeowners to display everything from books to plants and vases, allowing guests to admire your unique style every time they come over.

5.      Cream Colored Walls

In 2018, many homeowners and designers started going back to traditional home interior designs. While some of these design trends went old-fashioned, such as cream-colored walls, some others were simply more subtle than what we’d become accustomed to over recent years. In 2022, we’ll see that most homeowners have jumped on board with these classic designs and don’t want to be so bold when it comes to their homes.

6.      Velvet Furniture

If the thought of velvet furniture brings back bad pea-green memories for you, worry not. The velvet furniture we see popping up everywhere is not the same as the furniture you’re picturing; it’s contemporary and somehow glamorous. Lighter shades of velvet are on-trend, and the idea is for the piece to blend in with the decor rather than be a dominant centerpiece.

 Velvet is one of the more versatile textures you can choose from, and it’s soft, comfortable, and durable. If you’re not committed enough to buy a velvet piece of furniture, you can accent your decor with velvet pillows, lampshades, stools, or throw blankets.

7.      Curvy Shapes

Furniture is going to be getting some serious curves! From sofas and chairs to tables and dressers, furniture will soon be taking on more fluid, curved shapes. Curves add elegance to a room, which will make many people willing to splurge on curvy pieces.

8.      Rattan Furniture

Rattan furniture is made from rattan vines that are woven together. You may be picturing wicker furniture right now, and that’s because the two words are often used interchangeably. Wicker is a style of weave, while rattan is a material, so a piece of furniture may be both wicker and rattan. Rattan is extremely strong and easy to manipulate, making it great for furniture making. It does well both indoors and outdoors. Rattan chairs, end tables, light fixtures, and even bed frames are making a huge comeback because they give any room a laid-back vibe. Rattan peacock chairs are also popping up everywhere from patios to living rooms.

9.      Wooden Wall Paneling

Many homeowners loved the idea of having an ‘outdoor/indoor’ feel inside their living rooms when wood-paneled walls first appeared on the market in the 1970s. Wood panels, on the other hand, were judged out in the 2000s and were painted white or even wallpapered to hide their appearance. Wood panels are making a comeback as a popular material in living spaces for a comfortable twist that feels both vintage and modern (particularly with the shiplap fad of the last few years).

10.      Bold Colors

Retro paint colors are coming back in a big way, and they are taking out the neutral colors that have dominated the interior design world for the past several years. The colorful elements of nature-inspired the colors of the ’70s — think avocado green and burnt orange. The living room is a perfect place to bring some vintage colors into your decor since earthy colors create a relaxing vibe that people will want to socialize in. On the other hand, don’t be afraid to introduce some bold ’70s-era colors to the exterior of your home, too, like deep blue or gold.