4 Interior Design Trends From Spain's Hábitat Valencia 2022
Texture, colour and oh so chic comfort were in the spotlight at Hábitat Valencia, with a good dose of designer optimism
Optimism might be a good word to define the latest edition of the Hábitat Valencia trade fair, held from 20 to 23 September 2022, in Valencia, Spain. Optimism was in the air, particularly at stands that drew crowds, which will help spur the future attendance of more major furniture brands and well-known international industrial and interior designers.
This edition of the fair saw a 20 percent increase in the number of exhibitors, bringing the total to more than 600. Houzz was there, scouting for the newest arrivals on the furniture and decor scene, which we’ve distilled into four decor and interior design trends that will conquer the home in the coming months.
This edition of the fair saw a 20 percent increase in the number of exhibitors, bringing the total to more than 600. Houzz was there, scouting for the newest arrivals on the furniture and decor scene, which we’ve distilled into four decor and interior design trends that will conquer the home in the coming months.
Loop sofa from Dutch duo Raw Color for Sancal.
In 2023, palettes will be influenced by the theme of sustainability and a connection with nature. For this reason, we saw few bold colours among the new products from the big Spanish furniture brands. There were also fewer pure whites in favour of greys and off-whites, for example.
These are paired with accents from a spectrum of ochres and deep blues, such as indigo.
In general, homeowners are no longer looking for aesthetically perfect homes, but for spaces that connect them with their surroundings, with the environment, and in which they can enjoy their time with family and friends.
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In 2023, palettes will be influenced by the theme of sustainability and a connection with nature. For this reason, we saw few bold colours among the new products from the big Spanish furniture brands. There were also fewer pure whites in favour of greys and off-whites, for example.
These are paired with accents from a spectrum of ochres and deep blues, such as indigo.
In general, homeowners are no longer looking for aesthetically perfect homes, but for spaces that connect them with their surroundings, with the environment, and in which they can enjoy their time with family and friends.
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Bosc armchair from Made Studio for Gandía Blasco.
2. Outdoor furniture moves in
The Covid pandemic has brought the outdoor areas of the home back into the limelight. Terraces, patios and gardens are now an integral part of the house and not just a place to park your bicycle or the barbecue.
As a result, outdoor furniture is starting to fit in with the interior. The gradual evolution of this trend has had designers such as Jasper Morrison, among others, as essential references (how marvellous is his Fionda chair for Mattiazzi, for example).
At Hábitat Valencia 2022 there were pieces as evocative as the Liz sofa, by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Expormim, or the Bosc armchair, by Made Studio for Gandía Blasco (pictured), with armrests in iroko wood and a micro-perforated veneer that aims to echo handcrafted wicker and invites us to enjoy the chair inside too.
2. Outdoor furniture moves in
The Covid pandemic has brought the outdoor areas of the home back into the limelight. Terraces, patios and gardens are now an integral part of the house and not just a place to park your bicycle or the barbecue.
As a result, outdoor furniture is starting to fit in with the interior. The gradual evolution of this trend has had designers such as Jasper Morrison, among others, as essential references (how marvellous is his Fionda chair for Mattiazzi, for example).
At Hábitat Valencia 2022 there were pieces as evocative as the Liz sofa, by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Expormim, or the Bosc armchair, by Made Studio for Gandía Blasco (pictured), with armrests in iroko wood and a micro-perforated veneer that aims to echo handcrafted wicker and invites us to enjoy the chair inside too.
Ika chair by Arquimaña for Ondarreta.
Its design also emphasises careful craftsmanship – another trend in home furnishings for 2023 and beyond – with its hand-stitched webbing and its structure, which is subjected to an artisanal pressing technique and hand-varnished.
Finally, upholstery is also helping some furniture make inroads in the interior. We are seeing lots of tactile surfaces that are a pleasure to touch, such as the versatile Ginger armchair, by the German designer Sebastian Herkner for Ondarreta; or of course some of the Diabla brand pieces, such as the Patoso armchair by Alejandra Gandía-Blasco: this very comfy armchair can create colourful environments indoors and out.
Its design also emphasises careful craftsmanship – another trend in home furnishings for 2023 and beyond – with its hand-stitched webbing and its structure, which is subjected to an artisanal pressing technique and hand-varnished.
Finally, upholstery is also helping some furniture make inroads in the interior. We are seeing lots of tactile surfaces that are a pleasure to touch, such as the versatile Ginger armchair, by the German designer Sebastian Herkner for Ondarreta; or of course some of the Diabla brand pieces, such as the Patoso armchair by Alejandra Gandía-Blasco: this very comfy armchair can create colourful environments indoors and out.
Kitchen from Mobalco.
3. Ribbed textures and natural stone for kitchen benchtops
At the beginning of 2022, we reported that ribbed and fluted textures were a trend in bathrooms – a trend that has gained traction in Australia and New Zealand in other rooms in the house as well. In 2022 and 2023, Europe will see this trend seep into kitchens as well.
At Hábitat Valencia we saw the ribbed cabinet fronts on kitchens by Mobalco, 5Cina, BC3 Cocinas and Hélice Cocinas. The organic feel of grooved textures finds a perfect complement in stone benchtops, such as those by Nerinea, where veins and markings underscore natural provenance.
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3. Ribbed textures and natural stone for kitchen benchtops
At the beginning of 2022, we reported that ribbed and fluted textures were a trend in bathrooms – a trend that has gained traction in Australia and New Zealand in other rooms in the house as well. In 2022 and 2023, Europe will see this trend seep into kitchens as well.
At Hábitat Valencia we saw the ribbed cabinet fronts on kitchens by Mobalco, 5Cina, BC3 Cocinas and Hélice Cocinas. The organic feel of grooved textures finds a perfect complement in stone benchtops, such as those by Nerinea, where veins and markings underscore natural provenance.
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Cask armchair by Norm Architects for Expormim.
4. Sofas and armchairs for extra comfort in living areas
With homeowners increasingly interested in enjoying the home with family and friends, the living room and the common areas in general have become the protagonists for this design and lifestyle trend. This is the only explanation for the dramatic increase in dimensions for sofas and armchair seats over the past two or three years.
Users are demanding pieces that are capable of transforming the home into a more pleasant and comfortable place. Look at the Cask armchair, designed in 2021 by Norm Architects, or the aforementioned Liz sofa, both by Expormim, for confirmation.
4. Sofas and armchairs for extra comfort in living areas
With homeowners increasingly interested in enjoying the home with family and friends, the living room and the common areas in general have become the protagonists for this design and lifestyle trend. This is the only explanation for the dramatic increase in dimensions for sofas and armchair seats over the past two or three years.
Users are demanding pieces that are capable of transforming the home into a more pleasant and comfortable place. Look at the Cask armchair, designed in 2021 by Norm Architects, or the aforementioned Liz sofa, both by Expormim, for confirmation.
Jumbo sofa by Ramón Esteve for Lebom.
The Jumbo sofa, by Ramón Esteve for Lebom, or the Loop sofa, by the Dutch duo Raw Color for Sancal, also embody this philosophy of the wide, iconic seat that seeks to become a meeting place. Both are devised for commercial use, but their comfortable design and soft and irreverently playful aesthetics, respectively, make them ideal for the home.
Your turn
Which of these four trends from Hábitat Valencia will you be embracing in your clients’ homes? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images and join the conversation.
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The Jumbo sofa, by Ramón Esteve for Lebom, or the Loop sofa, by the Dutch duo Raw Color for Sancal, also embody this philosophy of the wide, iconic seat that seeks to become a meeting place. Both are devised for commercial use, but their comfortable design and soft and irreverently playful aesthetics, respectively, make them ideal for the home.
Your turn
Which of these four trends from Hábitat Valencia will you be embracing in your clients’ homes? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images and join the conversation.
More
Keen to read more from the international trade circuit? Catch the latest UK design news with 8 Inspiring Ideas from 2022’s London Design Festival
1. Colours inspired by nature
Mauve, light greens, cream, sandy colours, soft wheat and orange tones – an evolution of the terracotta that entered interiors in 2021 – will conquer home decor in 2023.