30 March 2022
Top
trends
What's hot in home design?
Think water, water everywhere
… and, quick, hide your stuff!
BY JANET GIBSON
I
n our COVID-era cocoons, a lot of us have consumed a lion's share of HGTV along
with "Selling Sunset" and "Selling Tampa" on Netflix, absorbing what's new and hot in
home design. We have been teased with the practical to sexy. And we still can't shake
the image of a walk-in closet that mimics a chi-chi boutique, right down to the artful
fixtures and lighted cabinets to display Manolo Blahniks. Ditto for hidden kitchen
pantries with small appliances, shelves of alphabetized canned goods and meticulously labeled
containers of essentials – ensuring that a family of five survives the zombie apocalypse.
Do people really live this way? Well, yes and kind of. We asked some regional experts who
agree that, in these uncertain times, many have chosen to invest in creating the homes of
their dreams. Either room by room or from the ground up, there is no time like the present,
even with rising costs and supply-chain issues. Patience oen rules the day for those who
desire the strictly functional, soul-nurturing or boldly luxurious. Customized to fit their
budgets, of course. Here's a look at some of the top trends.
What makes a wet room? The bathtub and shower are in the same contained space, often surrounded by lush tilework.
(Photo courtesy Canva)
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