Here’s an easy way to Update your Interiors: Houseplants are Trending Big for Home Design in 2022

2022 is almost here—and that means it’s time to start planning ahead when it comes to what will be trending in the new year. Some of the most-mentioned elements? Textured fabrics, natural lighting, and plenty of houseplants.

The focus adding greenery in 2022 home decor trends can be attributed to the increase in nature-based or “biophilic designs” (and our growing love for plants, of course!). Whether the goal is to bring nature inside or to simply freshen the home with natural hues, live plants are becoming even more popular as we head into 2022.

“After over a year of being shut inside, I think there has been and will continue to be a focus on regaining our connection to the natural world through the use of biophilic design principles,” shares Amanda Thompson of ALine Studio. “An emphasis on creating calming environments with natural lighting and ventilation, incorporating plants, and creating a visual connection with nature.”

This connection with nature can be presented through plant-focused decor, nature-themed walls or aesthetics, or in physically bringing plants in.  Sara Ianniciello, the director of design at Whitehall Interiors has found that “wellness in buildings is becoming increasingly important to the developer and the inhabitant.” Naturally, “because indoor plants have a calming effect and promote clean air, you can expect to see more living walls and hanging plants both in amenity spaces and residences.”

“Where we used to see lots of orchids or the ever-temperamental fiddle leaf fig, we will see more and more interesting plants used such as monsteras and sansevierias,” shares Kim Turner, Principal and Designer at Kim Turner Design, and Advancement Director at Dwell With Dignity. “Sansevierias have the added benefit of being able to remove major toxins from the air inside your home.”  And, of course, these are just a few examples (of the many) plants we can choose to add to our spaces.

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