THE
OF LIFE With the continuing impact of the pandemic, consumers are looking to add some joy and optimism to their lives.
I
n the wake of
A sunny state of mind
Living life to the full
recession, social unrest
This trend is driven primarily
This playful, upbeat trend is
and a global pandemic,
by a need for optimism and
bold and proud, dialling up
householders will desire
joyfulness. Central is the
community spirit, kindness and
to surround themselves with
importance of community
togetherness. We look back
constructive influences and
and inclusivity, reflecting
to look forward as nostalgic
joyful design. Art, colour, shape
and celebrating the diversity
references on the cusp of the
and materials all feed into this
of modern families who are
70s offer solace through a sense
aesthetic of positivity for spring
breaking traditional norms. Self-
of familiarity.
summer 2022.
expression and self-fulfilment
Bold, maximalist homes play
trump blending or fitting in.
with sophisticated combinations
We’ve teamed up with Jamie Hannah Shackleton at global
In response, design for play
of vibrant brights and upscaled
trend agency, TrendBible, who
becomes key, helping to create
graphic stripes and prints.
shares a preview into the Sunny
moments of fun and socialisation.
Kitchens are designed for
State trend, which forms one
Having seen a surge in creative
communal living, interacting in
of four trends published in
pursuits and a democratisation of
multifunctional ways, centred
TrendBible’s Spring Summer
the art world during lockdown,
around the family.
2022 Home & Interiors
we’ll see art influencing textile
trend book.
design and decor.
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