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5 interior-design trends that will start to disappear by 2022, and 6 you'll see everywhere

4/22/2022

Industrial looks are getting overshadowed by natural elements.

Insider asked industry professionals about the fading and emerging interior-design trends for 2022.
Exposed shelving and open-floor plans will likely continue to decrease in popularity.
But floral prints, black accents, and nature-inspired looks are already on the rise.

Open-floor plans have proved less functional than divided spaces.

Having one big space for your kitchen and living room isn't as comfortable anymore as it may have once been.
Open-floor plans once soared in popularity in the interior-design world, but Zac Houghton, a construction expert and the CEO of the home-improvement company Loftera, told Insider the trend may taper off.

"Many people learned the hard way during the pandemic that perhaps your kitchen, home office, dining area, great room, and living room should not all be the same," he said. "Ultimately, lack of privacy leads to a lack of functionality."
Those with open spaces may look to find ways to add some separation through wall dividers and other forms of privacy.

Fast furniture will be less of a fad.

Shopping for cheap, semiquality pieces of furniture that can be built quickly at home won't be as popular going forward, Thomas Vibe, the founder of the countertop-design and -installation company Stone Wizards, said.
"I think we'll also be seeing less fast furniture in the coming years. Our rooms now see daily multifunctional use, and people are customizing them to provide flexible and adaptive living spaces," he said. "I see clients opting for better pieces that have a greater purpose beyond quality for the sake of longevity."

Open shelving will likely be replaced.
Everything on the shelves can end up disorganized. Open shelving had a major moment, but it might be coming to an end.
Andra DelMonico, a home-design writer for Trendey, said, "Over the past couple of years, people have spent more time at home and really used their kitchens.
"It has become painfully obvious that open shelving doesn't work and just ends up looking cluttered and messy, while also lacking the storage capacity of cabinets."
Instead, she told Insider, a combination of upper cabinets and decorative shelving will pave the way next year.

Exposed kitchen hoods are decreasing in popularity.

They don't provide the cleanest look.
Beautiful and stylish kitchen hoods have become a staple in many kitchens, but we may start to see less of the trend, Adam Meshberg, the founder and CEO of Meshberg Group, an architecture and interior-design firm, said.
"Traditional restaurant-style kitchen hoods will continue to disappear in 2022 as residents opt for the cleaner and concealed look," he said. "Kitchen hoods will now be low profile and flushed with the rest of kitchen cabinetry."

Gray is nearing the end of its decade of popularity.

Neutral grays are falling out of favor. Neutrals like white, beige, and gray have all been popular colors throughout the home. But gray, in particular, seems to be phasing out the quickest.

"Color schemes come and go but typically have a popularity lifeline of about a decade. Gray is coming to the end of its decade," DelMonico told Insider. "People are growing tired of neutral colors like white, beige, and gray."
She added that while gray color schemes were once popular for their universally appealing, modern look — especially in kitchens — we should expect to see more bold and dramatic colors for cabinets and backsplashes next year

On the other hand, florals are having a major moment.

You can add floral elements to your home with wallpapers.
Right now, florals are taking center stage, Mark Cutler and Nichole Schulze, the founders of the design firm Cutlerschulze, said.

"Florals are having a moment, in many different forms — certainly in wallpaper, which continues to be a strong need. Also, though, in more and more fabrics, floral motifs are occurring," they told Insider. "The reason, we believe, is that people are seeking out joy, and nothing delivers so readily as flowers, color, and pattern."

Black accents will likely soar in popularity.
Black accents can make things pop. When it comes to some of the smaller home details, we can expect black to make a breakthrough.

"The color to watch in 2022 for all home accents is black," Autumn Stankovsky, an interior designer at Floor360, told Insider. "We'll see black window frames, trim, doors, cabinet hardware, faucets, and door frames."

Black is often sleek and modern-looking. Plus, it matches many other colors, which makes it an easy pick.

Round shapes are becoming a hot choice.
Round shapes can be incorporated through furniture, lighting, and decor.
Different shapes contribute to different themes and vibes, and Houghton told Insider we could expect to see more round ones throughout the home.

"We will be seeing more rounded shapes in furniture, lighting, and home decor in the upcoming year," he said. "Rounded, organic shapes add softness to a design and give a space a more soothing ambience."

Nature-inspired interiors may become the norm.

Shades of green and natural materials can achieve this trend.
DelMonico told Insider that homeowners were trying to find more ways to bring nature indoors.
"Now that people have embraced the outdoor-living lifestyle, they realize they can't spend 24/7 outside," she said. "The simplest approach we've seen is by using more shades of green in home decor. This could be with paint or fabrics."
DelMonico added that flora- and fauna-patterned fabrics are gaining popularity and that you could enhance the trend with natural materials and live plants.

Wallpaper is still having its moment.

Wallpaper was popular for much of 2021.
You can find just about any color and style of wallpaper for your home, and it's an easy way to decorate your walls without permanently committing to anything.

Wallpaper is going to continue to increase in popularity, with grass cloth specifically having its biggest surge since its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s," Kim Turner, a designer at Kim Turner Design and the advancement director at Dwell With Dignity, told Insider.
She added, "This is driven not only by the fact that it is a natural and eco-friendly material but that it complements almost any design style."

Green is a hot new color for 2022.
Green is going to be big in 2022. Color palettes are an essential part of interior design, and there's one hue that's gaining steam, Claire Zinnecker, the founder of Claire Zinnecker Design, said.

"We have been trapped in our homes for so long that people are itching to have a change of scenery within their personal spaces," she said. "The green renaissance will be in full swing by 2022, whether in paint or decor."

The designer added that many people were craving a sense of calm in their homes, which can be achieved by incorporating neutral, soft shades of green.

This article first appeared on INSIDER. Written by Alyssa Towns Swantkoski

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10 Things You Should Do For New Year Success

4/8/2022

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These past 2 years were tough for everyone. And we are all more than ever motivated to take control over our lives, make the most out of the year to come, embrace new opportunities and experiences, and we feel more motivated to conquer our dreams, right?

So, it’s the perfect time to make our resolutions! It’s a time for a fresh start! But making resolutions is more than just starting eating healthier, exercising, drinking more water, etc. It is a promise to grow, to learn, and be a better person. Think about all your goals, but think about ways to promote an overall positive change in your life too.
Here are 10 things you should do for new year success and to promote positive changes in your life:

1- Having a good sleep schedule
Sleep deprivation is the worst enemy for your productivity. Sleep can affect your health, your performance, and your ability to do your work. So challenge yourself to have a good sleeping schedule by going to bed and waking up earlier. You can always start the “Fix your sleep schedule” on the 21 days challenge app. It may help you improve your sleep quality and not give up on your goal.

2- Balanced eating and no more diets
Building a healthy relationship with food brings so many amazing benefits! I’ve talked more about it in this post. It’s time to stop dieting and restricting. Eat your vegetables and your chocolate too, you just have to find the perfect balance that works for you. Food can really affect your physical and mental performance, mood, coping with stress, energy, immunity, skin, and much more. So, give your body all the nutrients it needs to survive and thrive!

3- Journaling
Document your thoughts and feelings this year in a daily journal so you can look back on it for years to come. And it’s the best thing to clear your mind. How you’re feeling, what happen in your day and what is causing you anxiety. I promise that you’ll feel a little lighter after that.

4- Keep learning
What is something that you’ve always wanted to learn? A language? An instrument? A sport? Sewing? Coding? Drawing? Start taking lessons this year and gain a new skill.
Educate yourself throughout your life. In today’s world, there is a ton of information put out daily. You have free online courses, apps, amazing youtube videos, and podcasts. Take advantage of that. Make it as simple as possible and commit to learning one new thing every single day.

5- Express gratitude
Express gratitude daily. Look around you and be grateful for what you have now and for the opportunities that you have and you are able to create. It helps clear all negative energy and put you in the right mindset. Over time, you’ll feel less stressed and anxious and feel more peaceful, calm, and joyful. Do it as part of your morning or night routine.

6- Have self-care days every week
This is so important! Helps you relax and forget all that happened during the day and give you a mental break. Spending time with yourself is important to get to know yourself and to recharge. If all you have in a day is 15 minutes to yourself, make those 30 minutes all about you.

7- Reframing bad thoughts
Reframe your thinking by flipping the negative thoughts into positive ones, how you look at situations that you don’t feel comfortable. Negative thoughts just make you feel miserable and hold you back from pursuing your dreams. You need to shift that thinking in order to feel better. You can read this post from last year: “Reframing negative thoughts patterns”.

8- Don’t wait for the ‘right’ time
The right time never comes. Especially when it comes to decisions or actions we are afraid of for some reason. Often it’s just an excuse. Don’t spend your life waiting. Don’t let the fear of the unknown hold you back. What we all need to realize is that we will miss amazing opportunities if we stay in our safety bubble.

9- Don’t compare yourself
Comparing yourself to other people it’s a complete waste of time! It can lead to worry, self-doubt, and jealousy. Whenever you feel like slipping into the comparison trap, stop and try to remind yourself about your strengths, dreams, goals. Focus on yourself. All journeys are unique.

10- Focusing on the solution instead of focusing on the problem
You won’t solve a problem by complaining about it. It’s a waste of time and energy. Instead of that try to find a solution. Don’t waste your time attaching yourself to the negativity, instead think of it as a learning experience and move on.
Ask yourself:

This happened. What can I learn from this so that it doesn’t happen again?
What am I going to do now to overcome this?
What are the positive things from this situation?

Only when you accept the situation and stop fighting it, you can change it.
Things happen. To everyone. Things also always pass.

You can also read these posts from last year: “10 Ways to Change Your Life in 2021” and “Simple ways to “Glow Up” in 2021” to feel more inspired.
I’m curious to know. What are some habits that you would want to adopt or improve in your life in the next year? Sending you all the love and success for the next year

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