A home design that seamlessly blends multiple elements can be both eye-catching and visually pleasing.
If you’re planning to upgrade your living space in 2022, consider incorporating materials like stone and brick, which bring in color, texture, and function while complementing some of this year’s leading design trends.
Settling on a design aesthetic is the first step for most renovation projects, but it can be a challenge for many homeowners. If you need inspiration for a project on the horizon, consider these 2022 trends from the design experts at Glen-Gery:
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warm colors
Look for a shift toward warm colors like beige, tan, caramel, cocoa, and even black. Designers transition from cool grays to a warm, coffee-inspired palette.
The use of warmer colors on the home’s structural elements, such as brick, stone, sides, doors, and shutters, provides visual warmth while making a statement.
Textures and patterns
Textures and patterns appear in many on-trend designs. Texture can enhance the overall feel of a space by providing depth and complexity that attracts a visitor to a room.
Using texture in a design element, such as stone or brick, can provide visual interest and engage the mind with a tactile response that encourages interaction with the environment.
outdoor inspiration
Nature is inspiring a host of design elements this year. You may see the emergence of this trend through the increased use of glass for light and landscape views, as well as the continued focus on multi-use indoor and outdoor spaces that gained momentum during the height of the pandemic.
Styles may vary depending on the homeowner’s style and climate, but examples include larger brick and stone patios, as well as more practical private patios and porches.
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Another aspect of this trend is the tendency of homeowners to incorporate indoor amenities such as kitchens, fireplaces, furniture, and electronics into their outdoor spaces.
clean lines
This season, designers are creating inviting, comfortable and serene spaces with a modern vibe by using clean lines in the design, materials and furnishings.
One trick is to incorporate elements that transmit light or give the illusion of lighting of a higher luminosity, such as glass bricks.
The play of light and shadows simultaneously blends inspiration from nature with elegant lines and dramatic focal points to evoke a sense of balanced calm and strength.
This approach can also be demonstrated by ceiling windows, furnishings, and the use of stone, brick, and wood on walls or accents.
For more modern design ideas for your home, visit glengery.com.
Bring fashion design into your home
Brick is a versatile design material that fits in almost any popular design. From handcrafted bricks to polished bricks and just about everything in between, you can find masonry products in a variety of colours, textures and sizes to emphasize focal points and capture your target design aesthetic.
Brick carries a sense of tradition, character and timelessness while also serving as a popular choice for homeowners due to its design flexibility. With modular qualities such as low maintenance, flexibility, durability, sustainability, and beauty, bricks can help homeowners strike a balance between function and appearance.
When looking for bricks, consider reputable, quality options like Glen-Gery, which offers a wide selection of over 600 brick and stone products that offer nearly endless design possibilities and timeless beauty.
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Brick makers collections feature a variety of products both traditional and modern to unique global items sourced from all over the world that evoke beauty, elegance and creativity.
Get your design planning in action with a virtual design tool like Picture Perfect that helps you visualize projects for your home while experimenting with different building products to achieve the perfect look.
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