The future of interior design

How sustainability and technology are writing a new chapter for interior design.

Predicting the future can be difficult. Professionals around the world struggle to predict where the world will be in the coming years, and many heated discussions have erupted about what the possible future might be.  

We have compiled a list of the key variables that we believe will change the interior design world in the coming years. 

As predicted, innovation will play a major role in the development of interior design. But what innovations are they? And how can we put them into practice? For everyone who works, wants to work or is interested in getting started in this innovative and fascinating sector, here is what the future holds for interior design.

March 8, 2022

Smart Homes 

The trend of Smart homes has had a recent resurgence. Google Home has been available for several years as a smart home console that functions as an assistant, alarm clock, amplifier, and many other things all in one. 

Give instructions to your Google Home gadget, and it will adjust the temperature, turn off the television, or notify you of upcoming meetings.

Analysts predict that smart homes will go beyond independent gadgets in the coming years. Technological interiors will be incorporated into the design of our homes. 

The smart worktop is made of a marble slab and includes a faucet that pops up when you swipe your palm over a detector. When you repeat the gesture, the sink rises, giving the appearance of a completely smooth, uninterrupted work surface again.

3D Printing

Advances in 3D printing are transforming the inner world to the extent that many say we are now about to enter a new industrial age. 

While 3D printing was once expensive and time-consuming, it is now economical and exciting. 

Interior designers can quickly exhibit their concepts to clients and allow them to physically see their designs in miniature, just like a prototype. The time between the creation of an idea and its realization decreases significantly with 3D printing. 

This speeds up an interior designer's work while lowering costs for the client - a win-win situation for both parties.

3D printing can also create sophisticated furniture, which is not possible with clunky machines. All objects are beautifully intricate, from lamps to bar stools, and are made even more remarkable by the new technique used to produce the furniture.

Virtual reality

This year, everyone is talking about virtual reality (VR). Virtual is likely to shine the spotlight on numerous industries in the coming decades, from praise games to aid in medical treatments. 

Interior designers are particularly excited about its potential applications in their field. Imagine a designer guiding a client through a space he has designed or discussing an artistic component by standing next to it. Imagine being able to try out hundreds of different furnishing styles, soft furnishings and flooring choices at the touch of a finger. 

It's no wonder that interior designers see virtual reality as the beginning of a new technological era.

Durable design

As customers become more aware of their environment and the social footprint they leave behind, the demand for sustainable designs is growing. Sustainable designs have become a slogan in a variety of businesses. 

While it used to be associated with vintage style for interiors, eco-friendly design is now all the rage. As we explore the direction of interior design, this trend seems to be increasing. Recyclable furniture, buying locally and actively pursuing energy-efficient components are all becoming increasingly popular. Interiors with a moral touch are undeniably more stylish.


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