If you want to choose garden furniture for your terrace, pool area or balcony according to the current trend, there are some great new products. You can choose between natural materials or modern metals, as well as between pastel lightness or rich autumn colors. The straight-line design and playful shapes dominate this year's trends, but anything is possible. In this post, discover great examples and practical tips that can help you design your outdoor space this season.
This is how the 2022 trend makes garden furniture look modern and practical
Today, outdoor spaces are increasingly designed for everyday use rather than sporadic weekend parties or warm-weather barbecues. Many homeowners now rely on it to create additional living space, a peaceful retreat and a connection to nature. Accordingly, you can use yoursOutdoor area according to this year's trendsjust as stylish and comfortable as the rest of your home.
Global issues such as resource scarcity and climate change dominate public discourse like never before and also influence the daily environment. In addition, buying garden furniture will cost moreValue for sustainabilityand environmental awareness.
More and more pieces of furniture are therefore made from recycled materials. Above all, tropical woods such as teak or acacia, which are obtained from old boats and houses and have been recycled in the garden furniture sector for several years. But plastic has also recently been experiencing a “green renaissance” in the world of garden furniture. Seat shells or even complete lounge furniture are made from plastic that is collected and processed on land and in the sea.
So if you want to focus on more sustainability when designing your terrace, you will increasingly find furniture made from recycled raw materials in the coming season. When the weather permits, a variety of activities such as working, playing, cooking, relaxing and entertaining are moving outdoors. To meet these new needs, the latest includeOutdoor living trends increase comfort, the convenience and style common to interiors.
Industrial style for the garden area
The “industrial style” furnishing trend has been finding its way into interiors for a long time, and in 2022 you will also discover the simplicity and simple design language, which is inspired by the look of old warehouses, factories and other industrial buildings, on the terrace. The interaction of metal and wood is typically industrial - the materials often have a so-called “used look”. Scratches and nicks therefore contribute to the authenticity of the design.
In the current season you can therefore choose garden furniture from tables, chairs and benches made of black powder-coated metal in combination with old teak wood according to the trend. Frames with runners are typical of the industrial design language of tables and garden chairs. In the range you will find a variety of tables and chairs from well-known manufacturers. Industrial-style accessories such as black powder-coated metal shelves and cushions made from rough linen or distressed brown leather also enhance this look.
Create modern outdoor workspaces
Working from home is a perennial favorite for many, and home offices are also getting a fresh look in 2022. While in previous years there were more makeshift workplaces at the dining table or the couch, 2022 is the year of the outdoor office.
Metal and wood outdoor materials allow you to have outdoor workspaces, as well as space-saving options for crafts, homework, and more. You don't have to take up valuable indoor space. For example, transform aGarden house into a private officeor set up shop at a desk on the patio to extend work from home outdoors.
Colorful textiles with tactile textures
No other material gives your patio as much living room flair as textile. As an outdoor seating area, the lounge has been an extension of the interior living space for several years. In addition to completely fabric-covered lounge furniture and innovative textiles, there is another innovation in fabrics for the 2022 summer season. For the first time, upholstery and covers come in a coarser weave, previously only seen in upholstered furniture for interiors. In general, there will be a lot more “feeling” in 2022. Whether textiles or other materials such as wood or plastic, tactilely striking surfaces that can not only be felt but also seen play an important role on the terrace this summer.
How the trend is shaping garden furniture for structured outdoor spaces
Patios, decks and other outdoor areas are increasingly being treated as well-defined spaces that serve as additional living areas. This trend toward outdoor living is leading to an uptick in home furnishings that enhance this space-like feel. The current trends are also reflected in the search queries forPergola for outdoor use. Compared to last year, these are up 369% as homeowners look for ways to define their garden areas while maintaining the open-air feel.
A garden table no longer consists of four legs and a top. In 2022, designers have seen enough of boring four-legged table frames and are turning to the extravagant shapes from this year's collections. The offering ranges from minimalist table frames in the middle of the table top to industrial designs through to unusual, hybrid versions in which a cross forms the table leg.
When choosing the right frame, the required legroom and of course the desired look are crucial. With all table legs in the middle, you can sit comfortably around the table, although legroom is somewhat limited. With table legs that are attached to the outer edge of the table top, you can benefit from plenty of legroom. However, it is difficult to create additional seating in these places.
Following the pastel-colored trend, add garden furniture as accents
The trend colors for 2022 make living areas look as delicate as candy. “Neo Mint” was chosen as one of the most important colors of the year. Due to the high proportion of white, pastel tones always appear inviting, gentle and reserved. The more white there is, the more muted the tone appears. Pastel-colored garden furniture still manages to bring a subtle color palette to terraces and balconies.
A single garden bench or a compact seating group as an eye-catching but not too intrusive eye-catcher can give the garden area that certain something. In addition to garden furniture, you can of course also use accessories to immerse the garden or balcony in a delicate color scheme. Pastel-colored cushions, seat cushions or decorative objects are ideal for sprucing up the terrace. If you prefer garden furniture in light colors following this trend, but don't want to put up snow-white pieces of furniture, such outdoor furniture in pastel colors is the perfect choice this year.
Boho style with bold colors and ethnic patterns
The trend towards boho chic is becoming increasingly noticeable not only in cushions and accessories, but also in garden furniture itself. Textiles boast exotic, folkloric ethnic patterns and the furniture itself shows its ornate side in natural materials. Whether it's casual rattan furniture, teak furniture decorated with carvings or chilled hanging chairs - the trend furniture for 2022 exudes the artistic charm of Bohemia.
Colorful carpets and cushions with pompoms and tassels also add even more boho flair. The back cushions of sofas are currently not always so smooth, but instead have characteristic button stitching. In addition, the color spectrum this season also includes strong autumn colors such as saffron, orange, burgundy red or bottle green instead of cool gray tones.
