In preparation of the upcoming year, Taylor Morrison invited a group of design experts from coast to coast to share the latest trends for 2022. The six highlighted points touch on the pandemic’s effect on homes, popular colors and design styles, and how technology will influence design in the years to come.
1. Pandemic's influence: The COVID-19 pandemic has led many home buyers to place a renewed focus on comfort and functionality. "Our customers want homes with expanded everyday entry zones, more bulk storage, bigger kitchens, increased outdoor space, and more dedicated areas to study and work from home," says Taylor Morrison's vice president of product design, Brian Juedes.
2. Old meets new: Just like fashion, home design styles never really leave for good. In 2022, Taylor Morrison designers predict homeowners will mix traditional design elements, like colorful patterned wallpaper and rich wood tones, with more contemporary pieces. "People are staying in their home longer so they're opting for a look that doesn't go out of style quickly," shares Las Vegas-based designer Laurie Jiu.
3. Living colorfully: For the second year, Taylor Morrison compiled a palette of paint colors for their 2022 color collection, which is centered around Sherwin-Williams' color of the year Evergreen Fog—a color that speaks to wellness and nature. "More than ever before, we're embracing nature and the great outdoors in the home," says Lee Crowder, national director of design and model experience.
4. Technological transformation: Technology is changing the way homes are built in 2022. Today’s buyers can start the dishwasher from hockey practice or begin a forgotten load of laundry from the office. "Being able to control your appliances through your phone is greatly improving the lives of our homeowners," explains Crowder.
5. Organic modern: In 2022, expect to see people mixing organic design features with more modern elements. According to Austin-based designer Nicole McCall, "We've seen buyers bring in pine cones and crystals as inspiration and ask us to design their home around these items." This trend lends itself to neutral, warmer hues, live plants, and bohemian décor accents like jute and rattan.
6. Idyllic and industrial: Based on the 18th to 19th century industrial era, this trend relies on the combination of exposed brick, concrete, dark metals, and distressed wood elements to create a picturesque living space. "We're seeing a lot of modern concrete and black hardware," says Jiu.
