8 Interiors Trends from Decorex 2022
Find out what was inspiring the creators of the materials, styles and designs at this year’s interior design show
From 9 to 12 October, many of the most influential professionals from the interior design world packed out London’s Olympia for this year’s Decorex event. Among the beautiful products on show were those that combine classic references with forward-looking designs. And as homeowners become even more savvy about their interiors choices, designers are responding with playful and practical creations that can often be customised to fit the needs and styles of different customers. Read on to discover eight key trends from the show.
2. Dark timbers
The pale wood of Scandi interiors is making way for the darker woods that have taken a backseat for quite a long time in interiors.
Many furniture makers had swapped their lighter collections for deeper-toned alternatives. Fiona McDonald, for example, showcased its range of darker wood furniture, such as the mahogany and walnut Claude collection and the Oscar range in polished rosewood. Pictured here is the company’s dark timber Anders bedside table.
The pale wood of Scandi interiors is making way for the darker woods that have taken a backseat for quite a long time in interiors.
Many furniture makers had swapped their lighter collections for deeper-toned alternatives. Fiona McDonald, for example, showcased its range of darker wood furniture, such as the mahogany and walnut Claude collection and the Oscar range in polished rosewood. Pictured here is the company’s dark timber Anders bedside table.
3. 1920s inspiration
The 1920s are inspiring designers who exhibited at Decorex this year. Liang & Eimil, for example, has named one of its dining tables Chaplin and its black ash veneer and brushed brass trim has an Art Deco feel. Knots Rugs, meanwhile, referenced the contrasting checks of the 1920s in its charcoal Checkerboard rugs.
Lighting company United Alabaster’s Berlin collection (pictured) takes its inspiration directly from the German city in the 1920s. Nickel, bronze and hardwood all feature in the range’s geometric designs, with the alabaster helping to diffuse the light.
The 1920s are inspiring designers who exhibited at Decorex this year. Liang & Eimil, for example, has named one of its dining tables Chaplin and its black ash veneer and brushed brass trim has an Art Deco feel. Knots Rugs, meanwhile, referenced the contrasting checks of the 1920s in its charcoal Checkerboard rugs.
Lighting company United Alabaster’s Berlin collection (pictured) takes its inspiration directly from the German city in the 1920s. Nickel, bronze and hardwood all feature in the range’s geometric designs, with the alabaster helping to diffuse the light.
4. Arts and Crafts
Designers at Decorex were also looking back even further than the 1920s to the craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts movement, which spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Ramezani, for example, showcased its collection of handmade Arts and Crafts rugs inspired by William Morris, while Samuel Heath presented its Fairfield range of bathroom fittings (pictured), which have characteristics that were present in Arts and Crafts designs.
Designers at Decorex were also looking back even further than the 1920s to the craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts movement, which spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Ramezani, for example, showcased its collection of handmade Arts and Crafts rugs inspired by William Morris, while Samuel Heath presented its Fairfield range of bathroom fittings (pictured), which have characteristics that were present in Arts and Crafts designs.
5. Elevated wallcoverings
If you’re looking for something more interesting than paint for interior walls, there was plenty on offer at Decorex this year, from the sumptuous illustrations of swans on Avalana Designs’ Lake Santharia mural to the post-industrial landscapes on Hit The North cork wallpaper (pictured) by The Monkey Puzzle Tree.
Panelling designs have also been taken up a notch, with Orac Decor showing how to incorporate its 3D wallcoverings within colourful contemporary rooms.
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If you’re looking for something more interesting than paint for interior walls, there was plenty on offer at Decorex this year, from the sumptuous illustrations of swans on Avalana Designs’ Lake Santharia mural to the post-industrial landscapes on Hit The North cork wallpaper (pictured) by The Monkey Puzzle Tree.
Panelling designs have also been taken up a notch, with Orac Decor showing how to incorporate its 3D wallcoverings within colourful contemporary rooms.
You might also enjoy 8 Inspiring Ideas from 2022’s London Design Festival.
6. Using nature as a guide
Many designers have taken inspiration from the natural world at this year’s show, using nature as a guide to create their products. For instance, the choice of honed alabaster on the Anvers wall lights at CTO Lighting was inspired by the linear plains of the Flemish landscape.
For its Mineral collection of door hardware (pictured), Croft used jade and tiger’s-eye to create beautifully coloured knobs and handles, which, the company says, “celebrate the connection between nature and craftsmanship”.
Many designers have taken inspiration from the natural world at this year’s show, using nature as a guide to create their products. For instance, the choice of honed alabaster on the Anvers wall lights at CTO Lighting was inspired by the linear plains of the Flemish landscape.
For its Mineral collection of door hardware (pictured), Croft used jade and tiger’s-eye to create beautifully coloured knobs and handles, which, the company says, “celebrate the connection between nature and craftsmanship”.
7. A new take on chandeliers
Designers at Decorex were celebrating the classic chandelier, but with a very modern twist. Emerald Faerie, for example, presented the Ambrosia chandelier collection, which incorporated vintage cutlery and cut crystal glasses in place of traditional crystals.
Pure White Lines’ Asti chandelier (pictured) is made of coloured glass polyhedrons, while flecks of silver leaf within glass icicles in Chelsom’s Icicle chandelier reflect the ambient glow of dimmable LED lights.
Designers at Decorex were celebrating the classic chandelier, but with a very modern twist. Emerald Faerie, for example, presented the Ambrosia chandelier collection, which incorporated vintage cutlery and cut crystal glasses in place of traditional crystals.
Pure White Lines’ Asti chandelier (pictured) is made of coloured glass polyhedrons, while flecks of silver leaf within glass icicles in Chelsom’s Icicle chandelier reflect the ambient glow of dimmable LED lights.
8. Multifunctional spaces
Homes are expected more than ever to accommodate a range of activities and for this they require hardworking furniture. There were plenty of creative ideas on show at Decorex, including Gillmore Space’s Adriana bureau desk with cupboard (pictured), which consists of a pullout worksurface and storage.
HUX offered its Bespoke Libraries & Workspaces, which beautifully combine bookshelves, storage and desk areas. And for those who need to create light-filled, private zones, Bisson Bruneel have a new Fusion range. Sheer fabric is inserted between two glass panes, which can then be used for interior doors or privacy screens.
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Which of these trends appeals to you most? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
Homes are expected more than ever to accommodate a range of activities and for this they require hardworking furniture. There were plenty of creative ideas on show at Decorex, including Gillmore Space’s Adriana bureau desk with cupboard (pictured), which consists of a pullout worksurface and storage.
HUX offered its Bespoke Libraries & Workspaces, which beautifully combine bookshelves, storage and desk areas. And for those who need to create light-filled, private zones, Bisson Bruneel have a new Fusion range. Sheer fabric is inserted between two glass panes, which can then be used for interior doors or privacy screens.
Tell us…
Which of these trends appeals to you most? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
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Designers at Decorex this year were tuned into the desire of many homeowners to personalise their spaces. Hamilton Litestat, for example, introduced its Paintables range of light switches. The idea behind these is to allow homeowners and designers to perfectly match their switches to their colour schemes.
Another customisable product on display was the Anna chair from Domkapa, which is available in a number of different configurations, with various armrests and legs to suit people’s needs and styles.
There was even versatile door hardware in the form of Armac Martin’s MIX range (pictured). These interchangeable fittings can be mixed and matched easily in order to create a personalised look.