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The return of the feature wall? 2022 interior design trends

Tayla Hampson and Courtney Pellegrino of Studio Cult, the interior architects of WA builder BGC Group, share the top five home design trends we can expect to see in 2022.

Tayla and Courtney of Studio Cult

The events of the past 24 months have created new trends in the home building sector. Over the past two years, people have spent more time at home and as a result, the design priorities in their home builds have changed.

We are seeing more people seek space, functionality and connection to nature within their home, which is incorporated in many different ways. Western Australia is known for its outdoor-focussed culture and our way of life is very much centred around the environment. Now, the desire to be connected to nature is becoming an even greater priority for buyers.

We are seeing prospective homebuyers looking for new ways to bring the outdoors into their home. Biophilic design is an ever-growing building trend, with more people not just incorporating ‘natural’ elements in their homes but now putting nature at the forefront in their design, through features such as indoor greenhouses, expansive trees or skylights.

While earthy tones and natural colour palettes have always been a popular design choice, we are noticing the reason behind this doesn’t necessarily have to do with the buyer’s personal aesthetic.

Research has shown that colour can have a mental and emotional effect on different people, and natural colour schemes have been found to have a calming impact on people. Similarly, organic materials and textures such as wood, rattan, stone or bamboo help to create a more soothing, natural feeling within the home, aligning with current and emerging buyer priorities.

Multi-purpose spaces became a necessity in 2020 and 2021, when people had to work from home due to the lockdowns and restrictions. We expect this trend to continue into the new year, as people opt for flexible working schedules and require highly functional, multi-purpose spaces that can accommodate both work and leisure activities.

The past two years have seen restriction in our day-to-day lives, and as a result, we are seeing a trend of ‘rebellion’ across a variety of sectors – including home design. Feature walls are making a comeback, with people wanting to make a bold statement within their homes. We’re not only seeing feature walls created with paint or wallpaper, but many buyers are also using textured materials to create a statement wall.

Since the pandemic, there has been a great movement towards buying locally and we’re seeing this trend throughout the entire home building process. Many people are favouring locally sourced and manufactured materials, as this has become a more convenient and transparent option that also supports local businesses. This can be seen in the materials chosen to build homes, right through to the décor used in the completed home.

–BCG Housing Group is WA’s largest and one of its most awarded home builders.

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Interiors Addict TV: Shaynna Blaze on using bold colour

Are feature walls still in? Will bold colours make a room look smaller? Should you paint every wall in a bold colour? What are the key trends for this year? Interior designer Shaynna Blaze, from Selling Houses Australia and The Block, answers all these questions and more and shares her advice in this inteview with Lauren Ellis.

Watch Lauren’s interview with Block host Scott Cam where he shares his renovating secrets.

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How to choose paint colour with Alisa & Lysandra

The impact of colour can completely transform your home during a renovation, but with endless colour palettes, how do you begin to choose the right paint colour for your walls? We show you how!

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What’s light got to do with it?

Ever walked into a room that was big, white and just too bright? Natural light is a must for beautiful interiors, but if it burns your retina it’s time you tone it down. Before you choose a wall colour, you need to make an assessment of the amount of natural light in your space. If it’s too bright, tone it down with neutral hues; shades of grey, and biscuit will compliment almost any decor and can work well with existing furniture. Small rooms on the other hand, call for light walls to make them feel larger, but choose wisely because not all whites are the same.

How to choose your whites

With over 180 shades of white paint available on the market, choosing the right shade can seem like a laborious task, but don’t fret. First you need to determine if your room calls for a warm white, or cool white. Cool whites have a blue or black base added to them and they are ideal for neutralising bright modern rooms. Warm whites have a yellow undertone that can make a room feel cosier, and work well with more classic interiors; but be cautious, because a white with a heavy yellow or pink base can turn somewhat peachy, and let’s be honest, no one wants to go back to 1992! Our favourite is Vivid White by Dulux.

Jazz up monochromatic interiors

Are you a fan of simple, monochromatic walls? Don’t let others question your colour audacity, because by adding various shades of one hue, you can add a playful depth to your colour scheme.

2015 colour trends

Bringing nature into interiors is expected to be huge this year and the colour spectrum is wide. Living green walls and indoor plants are on trend, and when it comes to paint colour, think rich pine greens, mustard yellows and mineral hues, which will seamlessly introduce a raw earthiness into your space.

If you like light and dark colours in combination, 2015 is the year to marry them up. Embrace charcoal hues with earthy cool whites. Use your darkest colour to accentuate a wall that features artwork, or intricate architecture like an ornate fireplace in a period home.

Craving colour? Vibrant ocean blues, with bright Miami beach pinks and yellows are guaranteed to add brightness and energy to your room. Team these colours with modern, understated, perhaps even more vintage or retro furniture pieces, and accessories such as patterned cushions and throws. Nautical blues featuring bold patterns such as chevron and stripes are also popular and the look can be easily applied outside on a balcony or patio.

For something more punchy and elegant, you can’t go past Marsala; the 2015 Pantone colour of the year. Its’ rich terra rossa colour resembles the soil of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards so this one’s for the wine lovers. Use shades of Marsala as feature walls, or if it feels too pink, choose a lighter hue of the colour and carry it through with accessories.

Image: Annie Sloan via Interiors Addict
Image: Annie Sloan via Interiors Addict

And lastly, grey is the new black; and we love it because it is so versatile. Think dirty denim, comfort, softness, and easy living. Yes, grey can be all that!

Draw colour inspiration from accessories

When choosing a wall colour, draw inspiration from artwork, or other accessories such as throws, rugs or cushions, where you may discover both your main and accent colours. Snap photos, collect samples, or even bring the actual accessories along to the hardware store so you can match the colours. Even if you’re sure you have found your wall colour, it’s a good idea to spend a few dollars on getting sample pots first; then either paint large white cardboard swatches, or add a couple of brush strokes on the wall. Let the paint dry, and inspect in the next 24 hours throughout different times of the day to see how the colour changes with light.

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The days of the random feature wall are long gone, and today’s interiors demand you to be bold, so yes, go ahead and paint the entire room with the colour you love. If you must have a feature wall, ask yourself why you need it in the first place? Feature walls serve as accents, so if that’s what you’re looking for, make sure you are accentuating the right wall. A wall that features intricate architecture, a fireplace, or a hideaway nook, are more deserving of an accent colour, otherwise you might be drawing attention to the wall that hosts your alarm control panel or air conditioner; not much to admire there, is there?

Primed and ready

You’re ecstatic with your choice in wall colour and can’t wait to get started, but before you do, consider priming your walls with a coat or two if they are fairly dark or have a heavy yellow tinge. This is particularly important for bright colours, which need a pure white base so that they can reflect their true brilliance.

If your walls are chalky, give them a good wash before priming with sugar soap; chalky walls indicate that the existing paint has started to deteriorate, which is quite common in 1960s fixer-upper properties.

Now, let’s get painting shall we?

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Top 10 feature wall ideas

By Kristie Castagna

There has been some debate lately about the use of ‘feature walls’ and if we should be considering treating the entire room to the feature and not just one lonely wall. A bit of a designer “go hard or go home” type attitude or what I like to call full design commitment.

Personally, as a designer I have always used features as a way of giving clients a little bit of a gentle shove into those design ideas they never thought they would have previously considered. So I am not sure I could let go of the single feature wall for my clients’ sake, as many of them, like many of you, are still to dip their toes in the wallpaper, bright colour or alternative wall covering type options.

With all that being said, I thought I would bring to you my top 10 favorite feature wall ideas:

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