THE BIG REFRESH OF 2022

THE PROMISE of a new year can bring the inspiration of a restful, refocused, and refreshed home.

We are excited to see how 2022 design trends unfold with design plans from your entryway to the patio.

If the last few years have taught us anything, when we are forced to slow down and spend time in our homes, we are inspired to create spaces that we want to enjoy visually and practically.

So, what can we expect in 2022?

Hillman Homes is excited to share some key themes we'll be seeing in the coming year; Ready, set, and design!

When choosing a style theme, it can feel daunting to settle on one. There is no right or wrong way to move through your design journey. Much like seasons, our tastes, needs, and energy change and evolve as time goes on.

One thing is for sure, for most of us, our homes have become our primary setting: where we live, work, sleep and socialize.

Over the last few years, we've seen a gradual shift away from cool tones and stark whites, but 2022 is the year that we're kicking it into overdrive! Seeing as we're all spending a little extra time indoors lately, it makes sense that we're focusing more on hues that invoke a sense of home and a reminder of the nature around us. Shades of brown and warm tones are the mood now, with the classic warmer whites and creams, of course, but a surprising shift towards more nature-based colors has been everywhere lately. We're looking at sages and rich yellows, frequently balanced with light cream and tan shades and sharp black accents.

Neutrals are taking the back seat, and we are excited to see bright palettes playing with natural earth tones to help balance and add charm.

While minimalism has become more common in the last few years, transitional design is a hybrid of classic elements with modern minimalism all in one that is quickly taking over. This design style has been known as an overall "people pleaser" in all the right ways.

This home design style is perfect for those that want both: classic and contemporary. This design trend relies on classic neutrals and intentionally curated accent pieces that add style to the room while maintaining a timelessly traditional yet unique and new aesthetic.

With more time spent indoors than ever before, our families are looking to connect to the outdoors. This need inspired an overwhelming desire to bring the outdoors inside - think natural stones, terra-cotta, marble, and even concrete. These materials are being integrated into everything from backsplashes to furniture and decorations. These elements add organic depth and mimic a calming ambiance of the outdoors.

This trend has also encouraged the lure to bring large trees into the home, from classic and modern fiddle leaf figs to elegant olive magnolias.

Room trends continue to design for dual purpose use; i.e., guest rooms are fitted with desks, the kitchen table doubles as a conference room, bedrooms are equipped with exercise equipment, and dining rooms are lined with wine walls or books.

As we continue the shift of the post-pandemic world to spending more time in our homes, designers are incorporating different ways to create useful spaces.

Your outdoor spaces serve as an escape so often. Creating seamless indoor and outdoor living experiences adds function and fun for the family. Providing luxury spaces that double as a private escape from busy working lives are one of the biggest trends and luxuries to have at home.