boydens.co.uk Home 38 resulting in a colour that’s soothing yet not flat or boring which makes it great for a wall update,” says Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice (FurnitureChoice.co.uk). Escape to the country The pandemic prompted a rush to the countryside as people reconnected with nature, and the country look in the home “experienced a revival, perhaps in part due to the emergence of cottagecore and the stylish rural properties that continue to feature on our Instagram feeds,” observes Alex Main, Director of The Main Company (maincompany.com). “As we enter 2022, this desire for a country-inspired interior has evolved slightly, with a softer colour palette and more modern approach to this timeless trend. “We’re seeing many more homeowners experimenting with materials, creating a contrast between the classic and contemporary to create truly innovative and unique kitchen designs. Exposed beams and distressed brickwork continue to remain popular, but these are cleverly off-set by metallic accents, high-specification appliances and eye-catching lighting.” Paint with personality Last year saw the revival of hand-painted kitchens – and this kitchen trend will continue into 2022, according to interiors specialist Brandt Design (brandtdesign.co.uk). “Personality and flair is very much at the heart of the modern kitchen, with rich, painted finishes proving the ideal way to create an individual kitchen living space, which enhances both your lifestyle and your family’s needs as we look ahead to 2022,” observes Commercial Director Julia Steadman. “A painted kitchen provides the opportunity to explore a limitless variety of colour, which can bridge home and garden, reflect and enhance your new home’s architecture, or quite simply bring a shade you love into the kitchen. It’s wise to consider which direction your kitchen is facing and the impact of natural daylight on your intended colour scheme.” Eco-friendly homes Homeowners are increasingly asking for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional products and materials, such as water-saving and energy-saving features, and materials manufactured with the environment in mind. Bathtubs made from naturally occurring metals, reclaimed or recycled timber for kitchen cabinetry, and VOC-free paints are set to be more popular than ever before. Ditto heating throughout a new home, with environmental impact an increasingly important consideration for buyers. “We are finding new appetite for heating solutions that provide homeowners with all the advantages of warmth and style without the environmental impact, and so this needs to be factored into the overall ‘design picture’ from the outset,” says Steve Birch, Sales Director at premium radiator specialist Vogue (UK) (vogueuk.co.uk). Luxury and hygiene Over the last two years, bathrooms have received an extra dose of love as an inner sanctuary away from the craziness of the outside world.
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