Interior Design Trends That Are in and Out Right Now — Summer 2022

Aaron Lebowski, an interior designer and consultant at Julie Salonesaid this summer is all about bringing pastel colors into your space.

He said colors like pink, yellow, and blue bring to mind summery images, like sunny days and pool parties.

pink couch on white wall with round table in front — Pastel colors can add summery vibes to a space.

Kate Diaz, interior designer and cofounder of Swanky Densaid we’ll see more natural materials in design choices this season because they “bring the outdoors in.'”

“Wood, stone, and leather are going to be big this summer,” Diaz said.

green couch on white wall with natural-looking rug and plant in foreground — Wooden and stone accents are going to be popular.

Florals are no longer just a trend of the past, according to Courtney Wollersheiminterior designer from FLOOR360.

“‘Grandmillennial’ or ‘grandma chic’ is sneaking into many room styles as the summer season heats up because you need lots of florals and bold colors to achieve this look,” Wollersheim explained.

“It’s very on-trend to recreate the comfort and coziness of grandma’s traditional style house with vintage pieces and floral fabrics for window curtains.”

When incorporating florals, Wollersheim recommends mixing and matching tablecloth and window-curtain fabrics that are within the same color family.

Paige Anderson, interior-design architect at Nitido Designtold Insider that greenery is the key to sprucing up a space this summer.

Plants in a bedroom. — Plants are a simple way to bring the outside in.

Catherine Stapleslead designer at Aspen & Ivytold Insider arches are a “timeless” trend you’ll see more of this season.

“From doorways to windows to mirrors and millwork, arches are a warm, whimsical way to elevate your space off the linear path,” Staples said. “I expect to see arched elements in design this summer in furniture as well.”

A white-walled living room with large arch windows and two couches across from each other — Arch shapes can be found in architecture, too.

“The appeal of reclaimed wood kitchen tables, dining tables, chairs, coffee tables makes sense because it brings character and texture to any room,” Wollersheim said.

But in recent years, she said, people are realizing there’s such a thing as too much reclaimed wood in a space.

Wollersheim recommends keeping one of your favorite pieces and contrasting it with glass accents and soft-cushioned chairs for a more holistic look.

Known for its natural-looking aged look, the rustic interior-design style is on its way out.

“It’s not that the rustic look is inherently bad, but the proliferation of it in homes can be overwhelming,” Lebowski said.

He said you can find balance by having one or two rustic elements in your home, but you might not want to overdo it.

a rustic entry way with a white door and wood floors and white railing — Rustic trends can be done tastefully in small doses.

Shiplap, wide wooden boards commonly used as part of the modern-farmhouse style, will start to see itself out, Staples said.

She said you will still see it appropriately used in coastal or period styles, but other trends will take the stage instead.

Still, she noted, some trends — including shiplap — are cyclical and may rise in popularity once again.

White shiplap wall with worn white bench with books with pages facing out and two white and gray pillows on bench — Shiplap is popular in coastal-inspired homes.

Toussaint Derby, a lead designer at Havenlysaid sleek, all-white interiors are going to be replaced with colorful ones.

She told Insider “the all-white aesthetic may have felt a little too cold and impersonal” so it’s falling out of favor as people try to cozy up their spaces.

According to luxury interior designer Margaritas Bravomonochromatic spaces just aren’t as welcoming as other design choices.

“People are spending more time in their homes, and they want a more welcoming, inviting space with the use of different materials, textures, and accent colors,” Bravo said.