The top 3 home improvement trends 2022

Written by Thom Emerson

According to the 2021 Houzz & Home survey, the amount homeowners are spending on improving their homes has risen by a whopping 36% over the last year. It’s also interesting to note that kitchen projects were one of the most popular renovations, jumping 15% to a median spend of £11,500 in 2020 compared to £10,000 in 2019. Outdoor area improvements also rose in popularity, with exterior upgrades such as fences, patios, terraces, and decks increasing by 26, 24 and 16%, respectively.

So, as we begin to wind down to celebrate the festivities with loved ones and look forward to the new year ahead, it’s time to gain some essential inspiration by taking a glimpse at the top three home improvement trends expected in 2022.

1. Sustainable home improvements

2021 has been the year for focusing on sustainability. With high levels of energy efficiency leading up to the launch of the Future Homes Standard in 2025, it’s set to continue into 2022. As well as utilising organic materials, further emphasis will be placed on responsible manufacturing and reusing and upcycling furniture and homeware.

2022 will see a new drive to purchase more consciously. So, it’s time to stop buying meaningless short-lived items and move towards enduring furniture and accessories made from reclaimed woods and recycled glass and metals. Sustainable interior design trends to look out for include:

Sleek aluminium patio doors create beautiful, functional and stylish ‘walls of glass’.

• Biophilic design (aka ‘love of nature’)

Think: Swathes of natural light, skylights, walls of glass, house plants, flowers, living walls, water features, natural fabrics & patterns.

• Cottagecore

Think: Dreamy English country cottages, Victorian teacups, vintage/antique furniture & fabrics, dried flowers, soft & soothing pastel shades.

• Japandi

Think: Scandinavian functionality fused with rustic Japanese minimalism, respect for nature and craftsmanship, earthy, natural & minimalist shades.

Classic timber casement windows

If you like the idea of adding a natural, sustainable flourish to your home, don’t forget our wide range of sustainable home improvement products that can be enhanced further with a variety of authentic wood grain effect finishes of your choice. Biodegradable and able to absorb CO2 from the air, our classic timber windows and doors are the most sustainable option. Most uPVC windows and doors and composite doors can be recycled and reused up to 10 times without losing quality. And, although it takes a lot to create raw aluminium, it is one of the most recycled materials in the world as it can be recycled infinitely with absolutely no loss of quality or performance – making it ideal for long-lasting window and door replacements.

2. Multi-functional living is here to stay

With eco-consciousness being at the cornerstone of upcoming home improvement trends, converting spaces for multifunctional living ties in nicely as it helps reduce clutter and increases space and functionality. Centred around intelligent use of space, fully glazed internal bifold doors and sliding doors were popular installations for creating double-purpose rooms in 2021 – carrying over the fashionable ‘broken-plan’ trend of this year into the next.

Think: Multi-functional furniture (e.g., folding/hidden desks, shelf floor lamps, storage stools & tables, convertible chair beds, etc), kitchen/diner extensions, indoor play area loft conversions, and glazed verandas for additional outdoor living space.

3. Tranquil tones & upbeat shades define 2022 in colour

Whilst 2021 centred around warming neutrals, 2022 will be about peaceful hues of blue, as well as energising blocks of colour inspired by natural goodness. Think cheerful, natural tints that invigorate yet refuse to overpower. Going hand-in-hand with the aforementioned up-and-coming sustainable interior design trends, examples of fashionable 2022 colour palettes include:

• Bright Skies™ – Dulux Colour of The Year 2022

Bright Skies™ has been chosen as a shade ‘that will feel just right in our homes for years to come’. A light, airy and optimistic blue that’s ‘good for the soul’, we can all appreciate the key themes behind Bright Skies™; open skies and a breath of fresh air to release us from the stresses and strains of pandemic life. Pairing beautifully with both vibrant shades and soft soothing tones, Bright Skies™ from Dulux evokes a sense of space, freedom, and sincerity.

Known as the best colour to sell your house, replacing your front door with a blue Bright Skies™ composite door also has the power to invite more home buyers inside.

• Farrow & Ball Colours of the Year 2022

In 2022, you have five colours to choose from with iconic paint-maker Farrow & Ball; Babouche (cheerful yellow), School House White, Breakfast Room Green, Stone Blue, and Incarnadine (rich crimson). Ideal for creating an ambience that’s reassuring and harmonious, there really is a colour for everyone with this range!

Matching green windows and doors has always been popular in rural areas, so Breakfast Room Green is sure to be a hit with Hampshire homeowners in search of a natural yet cheerful shade of green to rejuvenate their properties in 2022.

Make the most of your Hampshire or West Sussex home in 2022 with high performance windows, doors & more

None of us can be sure what will happen in terms of pandemic restrictions, but we can make sure our homes are havens of tranquillity and positivity designed to see us through the worst of times, as well as the best of times. So, contact us on 0800 7318761 or get in touch online and trust in Ideal Windows to take care of all your needs regarding high-performance double glazed timber, uPVC, aluminium, timber-look, and composite home improvement products through 2022 and beyond.

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