Decorating & Design
See The Furniture and Home Accessories That Are Hot Right Now
Updated on March 24, 2022
If you’re looking to update your home in 2022, but aren’t quite ready to take on a full-scale reno, there’s good news — the right furniture and accessories can whip your place into shape in no time. From the outdated armchair you’ve been staring at for too long to the ceiling pendant that must go, we break down the top pieces you’ll be craving in your homes this year. We’re covering it all from our favorite materials and shapes to the latest revival trends that you might even find in your grandma’s basement.
Scroll down for the top furniture and accessory trends for 2022!
Rattan
This ’70s favorite has been thrown major shade through the years, but its moment in the sun has arrived, thanks to Justina Blakeney and the boho beach house look. Bent into straighter lines and given a mid-tone or dark stain, it looks at home in contemporary settings, proving that rattan has as much staying power as Golden Girl Betty White. Streamlined and curving structures from Norm Architects’ Cask collection (pictured) take rattan in a new direction.
This low profile curvy rattan bed has a beachy, relaxed feel that would make it the perfect spot to destress after a long day.
Rattan gives a dark coffee table fluid movement and texture.
A low cushion shows off this chair’s openwork back.
Art Deco Bathrooms
Like the era’s silent film stars, this look is all about a glamour that fluidly dances from tuxedo-like black tile to frilly piecrust sconces and shapely turned legs. Pictured above is a circa-1930s Spanish Revival house in Beverly Hills, Calif., that belonged to Hollywood musical star Ann Miller.
This guest bathroom at Hotel Saint Vincent conjures a vintage vibe with strawberry tile and Voutsa wallpaper.
On The Ball
Playing to the base is considered lowbrow in politics, but in the case of substantial (yet playful) ball feet, this design trend is on solid footing.
Ball feet accentuate the curved sides of this chair.
The chunky Morro coffee table doubles as sculpture.
Tuareg Rugs
The thirst for trendy Beni Ouarain and Boucherouite tribal rugs continues unabated, and the latest iteration combines strips of leather for some edge. Tuareg rugs are handwoven from reed with a leather trim and decorated with intricate woven goat and camel leather strands, making them incredibly durable. In this Montauk, N.Y., dining space, the Tuareg rug, wicker pendant and safari chairs keep the vibe summery.
Skirts Galore
In the era of tell-all celeb confessionals on social media, modesty is a virtue. Grandmillennial style heralds the return of traditional decorating and layered fabrics. Covering up furniture and open storage with whisper-soft skirts delivers the sought-after look — and won’t spill your secrets. In The Ryder Hotel in Charleston, S.C., skirting a vanity is a softer alternative to doors.
A skirted table is the star of this library by Texas designer Meredith Ellis.
Slouchy Seating
The pandemic elevated loungewear and, for many, there’s no going back. Homeowners have embraced furniture that makes us feel comforted, as well as comfortable. Large sectionals that allow you to stretch out and armchairs that feel like a hug are the new essentials. Pacha sofas designed by Pierre Paulin resemble clusters of clouds.
This cocoon-like chair evokes a feeling of warmth and luxury all at once.
The Brio collection is available in a variety of colors, patterns and styles so you can fulfill your slouchy seating needs.
If you’re looking for iconic, this is it. The original look was designed by Bellini in 1970.
Checkerboard
If The Queen’s Gambit proved anything, it’s that the time is ripe for a checkmate. Checkerboard is a simple but effective way to add graphic impact without going overboard. In this kitchen, a checkerboard floor offers graphic contrast to a scenic wallpaper.
Backsplash tile painted in Annie Sloan chalk paint.
In this historical Russian apartment, checkerboard emphasizes a doorway.
If you’re not quite ready for checkerboard floors, a large vase can bring impact to tables, consoles and kitchen islands.
Wicker Lampshades
Give any space a permanent vacay vibe with the beloved cottagecore staple. Wicker’s texture is substantial but never sacrifices breezy lightness, and looks new when designed in bell and scalloped shapes.
Designer David Netto’s unique collection of lighting are whimsical, unexpected and always come with a story.
This 1950s Stilnovo-inspired light is a laid back take on the classic mid-century light.
From the Lenny Kravitz x CB2 collab, this oversized pendant is one of two woven rattan shades from the collection.
Antiques Revisted
Grandma has had her revenge. Antique “brown furniture” that no one would take a couple of years ago looks downright sexy with updated hardware, and is as in demand as her heirloom tomato sauce recipe. In a Silver Lake, L.A., home, a traditional buffet is refreshed with round knobs and open shelving above.
An antique table is a contrast to the sleek round headboard.
This circular pull is copied from a late- 18th-century Sheraton knob.
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