LUXURY INTERIOR TRENDS TO INCORPORATE INTO
YOUR NEXT RENOVATION

With the lighter months fast approaching, a new home interior project or spring refresh may now be top mind. Following Accouter’s latest comment’s on Luxury London, covering luxury trends for 2022, and the launch of the Global Wealth and Luxury Report, the team of hand-picked interior designers share their thoughts on what interior design trends to consider in your next home renovation.

SUSTAINABILITY

Today, people are far more conscious of the way in which the world’s natural resources are diminishing. Moving into 2022, they will become more entrenched in a period of nurturing their moral senses, which the designers believe will transpire through a greater focus on sustainability in terms of the materials they use and the brands they shop from.

Moreover, the vintage design concept is set for a revival in 2022. The younger generation of UHNWI’s have become much more concerned with the concepts of fast fashion and furniture and are now after everlasting pieces, which exude elegance and charm, creating functional and unique spaces.

Up until now, individuals assumed they had to choose between sleek minimalist and modern interiors, or a vintage look. However, this year the team predict people will move past this notion, curating a hybrid concept that combines the merits of both and enables individuals to be more environmentally conscious when sourcing items. From Victorian wooden furniture or panelling, mouldings and occasional chairs to statement accents and vases and pottery, we will see an increased market demand for these items as people mix the old and new in an ethical and sustainable fashion.

In association with Accouter Group of Companies, luxury e-commerce Bazaar, have an exclusive antique offering with hand-selected pieces by the Accouter designers. Not only that, but the shoppable Accouter schemes have been crafted to last a lifetime.

STATEMENT LIGHTING

Lighting fixtures are not only there for practicality but are the central jewellery pieces to a room. They are as much about form as they are function. Carefully placed, cleverly designed, and well-crafted lights can completely transform an entire interior – directing the focus, mood, and ambience of a space.

This year, expect to see statement lighting come into its own, with many embracing them to elevate a space and create a unique focal point. From dynamic arrangements to elegant sculptural forms with interesting textures or colours, lights can be another way to incorporate statement works of art within the home. So, instead of leaving the lighting until last, consider using it as the inspiration for an entire design concept.

BIOPHILIC INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior design and wellbeing are inextricably linked. The home has long been associated with refuge, somewhere to relax after a stressful day or a private space to reflect. Scientists have undertaken studies on this topic and found that specific colours, accessories, and trends can evoke people's positive and negative emotional responses. For example, access to natural light can energise people, whilst decluttering can help reduce feelings of being overwhelmed. In addition, biophilic interiors focus on incorporating daylight, organic materials, and nature, with biophilia proven to have been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep and evoke a positive atmosphere.

The latest example of how wellness and biophilic design was used to create a timeless serene property within London was our project in the heart of Belgravia. Creating a property ready to sell, it was imperative from the client that we emphasise bringing the outside in whilst creating a luxury escape for the homeowners. An example of this was on the basement level of the property. A set of architectural doors leads you to a hidden sanctuary garden, overseen from the spa steam shower room, allowing you to be at one with nature through a set of glazed windows.

MINIMALISM

While many may consider minimalist design harsh and uninviting, it can be an enticing haven of serenity that makes spaces feel less constrictive when executed well.

Start by concentrating on one or two main items of furniture which highlight the purpose of the room; these will create focal points of interest. Neutral colour pallets reign supreme in minimalist spaces. However, by introducing organic shapes, textures, and contrasting surfaces, you will create a space that looks curated and totally considered.

Less is more will be the guiding principle here, but there are still plenty of opportunities to make your mark and introduce your own flare to a minimalist design

WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING

Taken from the first Accouter Global Wealth and Luxury report launched earlier this month, the report reveals thought led opinions from some of the world's top experts in high-end real estate and design. The report delves into the most significant trends that agents are expecting to see in real estate in the future.

“In terms of the wellbeing, mental health, physical wellbeing, these are all essential parts in our lives, and I think that plays a huge part in what we market our developments going forward. Whether it is gyms, personal training sessions, the latest equipment, pools, facials, and treatments. People are now aware that time is short, look after your body and your mental health, and if you can buy into a development which offers that on your doorstep, you don't have to leave it and the very best available. That is a huge attracting factor to maintain that sort of that level of wellbeing and something people really need look into.”

– CHARLIE WALSH, DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF RESIDENTIAL SALES & MARKETING, THE OWO RESIDENCES,
WESTMINSTER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LIMITED.

“Health and wellbeing, coupled with carbon neutrality: fresh, filtered air; gardens or access to large private open spaces; private leisure facilities (we've seen a significant increase in demand for things like golf simulators); at country houses, reinstating neglected kitchen gardens and orchards and installing renewable energy sources in a drive towards self-sufficiency.”

– ANDREW PAULSON RIBA ARB, PARTNER, LEES ASSOCIATE.