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IDEAS 2022 PHOTO: Vasil Chapesh
The new year is all about decorating with personality, and designer Bilha Kangethe breaks down what we can expect
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he year 2021 was certainly an interesting one in interior design. I saw a focus on balance and functionality, as we spent more time in our homes. In 2022, things are going to change. Off the heels of Milan Design Week, exhibitions showcased refined spaces that were skillfully combined with bold colours and geometric forms. In effect, we anticipate 2022 trends to dial into personality and expect to see inspiring spaces that honor the fullness of living, telling a story of sustainability and nostalgia, mixed with an artful blend of colour choices and positivity about the future. Here are my top four trends for the new year.
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2 SCULPTURAL SILHOUETTES This influence began in 2020 and is not slowing. Furniture with curvy rounded silhouettes, slender frames and chunky profiles will continue to be popular through this year. 1. Abel Brass MIRROR by Cb2 | 2. Quincey SOFA by Elte Market | 3. Meadow COCKTAIL TABLE by Arteriors | 4. Arcade CONSOLE TABLE by Elte