2022 DIY Trends To Try Out
With so many trending DIY ideas, it’s often hard to know where to begin and how exactly to achieve a certain look in your home. The good news is that we’ve got all the interiors inspiration you’ll ever need with our round-up of 2022’s key home decor trends ✨
Slashes of green paint, a couple plants and a few LOVELL Knobs later…
From upcycling forgotten furniture, to making sustainable design choices and using Plank hardware to elevate pieces in your home, our recommendations are all simple and budget-friendly. All you need to do is roll up your sleeves, trust your creativity and embrace what makes your own version of domestic perfection.Refurbished antique and second hand furniture
Rather than shelling out on brand new wardrobes and cabinets, more and more homeowners are choosing to update pre-loved or old furniture themselves. This is known as upcycling and is one of our key home decor ideas for 2022. Creativity aside, upcycling is also great for the environment as you’re minimising waste and reusing something that would have otherwise clogged up landfill ♻️You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction as you bring your furniture back to life – plus it’s tonnes more affordable than buying a brand new item for your home. A simple lick of paint and new hardware is all it takes to create a one-of-a-kind piece. There’s a whole variety of ways you can customise a single piece – it all depends on your chosen interior style and what will coordinate best with your living space. Upcycling works just as well for modern interiors with neutral tones as it does for rooms with a vintage feel or retro colour pops 🎨Need some extra tips on buying and upcycling second furniture? Check out our guide on how to buy second hand furniture online for upcycling projects.
Baskets on bathroom walls
Get ready to put bathroom wall baskets on your list for interior trends 2022. They make a simple and practical storage solution for your towels, toilet rolls, wash supplies and anything else you can think of. When you have wall baskets, there’s no need to fill up your already overflowing bathroom units, clog up precious floor space or build new shelves.Wall baskets are affordable and easy to get hold of – it’s just a matter of deciding if you’d prefer a square or round shape, and whether you’d like wicker, picnic or wire baskets. For an added calming effect, why not add a leafy green plant to the basket? They’re perfectly suited to the bathroom as they thrive in a humid environment 🌱Simply use our individual hooks to attach the baskets to the wall, and make sure they’re in an easy-to-reach spot. If it’s not possible to fasten the basket handles directly to the supports, we recommend tying elastic bands or satin ribbons at each end of the pieces so that they’re suspended.Objects as plant pots
If you’re anything like us, you’re forever adding to your home’s collection of plants and flowers 👀 But, as much as we love buying new pots, the cost of these can quickly mount up. Instead, we suggest getting creative by transforming everyday objects into makeshift plant pots and DIY room decorations. As an example, an old colander is perfect for growing your plants and flowers thanks to its natural drainage holes, which allow you to water and wash your greens directly in your sink 🚰 Another fresh take on plant pots is using cracked mugs or old tin cans (after a good clean, of course). They make a great home for small and low-maintenance plants, such as cacti 🌵If you want to add some character to your garden, you can use a vintage sink as a planter for your greens and flowers, or even as a mini pond. You’ll have an immediate vintage feel, with the white of the sink contrasting beautifully against the colours pouring out of it. The key is to make sure the drain isn’t full of soil, so you’ll want to place gravel, shells and pebbles at the bottom to help excess water escape. Mix n’ match handles and knobs
There’s no rule saying your home’s hardware has to be identical. In fact, the latest DIY trends are all about mixing and matching your handles and knobs to create your individual interior style. Perfect for when you’re upcycling furniture, premium hardware will add the finishing touches that your old wardrobe or dresser was lacking.For a structured aesthetic, you can pair our GEOMETRIC handles and knobs, such as our LOVELL Circular Knob and our LUDLOW T-Bar Handle. Bold in form but soft around the edges, these two have a smooth and understated profile, adding a touch of comfort to your interior touchpoints. You can use this trusty hardware duo for your modern kitchen cabinets, bespoke bedroom wardrobes, or for all your upcycled furniture project needs.
If you’re looking for something more playful, our contemporary collection has grooves, colours and everything in between. Keep your kitchen feeling eternally fresh with our BECKER Grooved T-Bar Handle and LENNON Grooved Button Knob. Their rippled silhouettes play with the light, making them the centre of attention in any contemporary kitchen.
Vikki’s upcycled kitchen looking groovy with BEZEL & BECKER.
Antique brass accents
Make antique brass your go-to hardware finish if your style is somewhere between traditional and modern, or if you want to add old school charm to your interiors. Its distinctive, industrial look draws upon elements from factories and workshops, and can be associated with those cool and gritty, city apartments 👌Antique brass has a timeless quality and can transform everything from vintage inspired furniture to a farmhouse themed kitchen. For an ergonomic touch, choose from our collection of Knurled Antique Brass hardware. Their textured surface makes them easy to get to grips with, feeling firm and reliable in your hands.Our DEDEKIND Heavyweight Knurled Knob will make a sturdy addition to your tall cupboards and wardrobes. Or if you’re hunting for hardware for your kitchen cupboards, drawers and tall wardrobes, our smart and subtle HUMBOLDT and FRANKLIN Knurled Button Knobs will do the trick.Another way you can use antique brass in the home is through decorative accessories, such as a large mirror frame, lighting, vases, side table or bar cart. The key is to treat antique brass as an accent shade – it should complement your living spaces, and not overpower them 🙏Shades of green
Nature-inspired colour palettes work wonders for uplifting and revitalising us. They’re also said to benefit creative performance, enhance cognitive ability and even help lower blood pressure!Whether you fancy cocooning yourself with calming pale greens or creating a sense of energy with brighter shades, there are endless ways you can use this colour to enrich your interiors 💚 Think green velvet sofas, sage or olive painted walls, and pistachio rugs and accessories. All of these would match perfectly with other natural trends, such as rust tones, timber and terracotta. 
Love the colour green but worry about making permanent changes in your home? Start small with the addition of some houseplants, a few cushions, prints and decorative items like jewel-toned vases or candle sticks. No-one’s saying you need a full-on green room, but a few nods to earthy tones and textures will help create that connection to the outside world 🌿If you’re feeling brave and are ready for a new challenge, why not grab your sandpaper and paint brush and upcycle that cabinet or shelf that’s been gathering dust? 
A pop of green here and there always does the job, featuring WATT 💚
Bedroom sanctuary vibes
A relaxing bedroom is essential for not only a good night’s sleep, but to wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead ☀️ As interior design trends 2022 go, many homeowners are finding ways to transform their bedroom into an oasis of calm. The obvious place to start is by removing any unnecessary clutter and distractions. Everyone says no tech, but we appreciate that you may have a TV or need to use your phone as an alarm clock. We suggest keeping technology to a minimum and having a cut off point of an evening so you’re not staring at screens until the minute your head hits the pillow.There’s nothing quite like sumptuously soft bedding to help you drift off to the land of nod 😴 You can create a beautifully-styled bed by pairing white bed linen with cushions, blankets and throws in dynamic, warm colours or prints. Add to the soothing environment by using essential oils, diffusers or candles to fill your room with a calming blend of scents. Some easy bedroom hacks include opening your window for a few hours to let in the fresh air, as well as investing in some heavy blackout curtains to block out light from the sun in the early hours. If you’re in the process of moving house and in the market for a new mattress, take the time to find one that will aid quality deep sleep.
A cosy bedroom set-up complete with FRANKLIN 😌
Sustainable design choices
Nowadays, a key focus of DIY home decorating projects is finding ways to make more sustainable and eco-friendly design choices. One way you can do this is by using natural materials in your home, such as wood, bamboo and cork. For your home’s soft furnishings, look to sustainable fibres such as hemp, linen and organic cotton.At Plank, we're on a mission to help you better your home, while ensuring our efforts don't come at the cost of our planet. It’s why we continually challenge our material choices and design processes, having introduced aluminium and stainless steel products as alternatives to brass. The facts suggest black aluminium is our lowest carbon material option ⚫️
Diversifying our material range is the first step in our reduction journey and we’ve also committed to eliminating all plastic from our online order packaging by 2023 🛍 Want to get involved and help us to remain a carbon neutral operation? An easy way to start is by recycling your old brass hardware – just send it over using our free returns portal, then we’ll dispose of it responsibly.Now you’re in the loop with this year’s top design trends, the only question left to ask is – which one will you try first? We love seeing the accomplishments of our talented and generous community of homeowners, so be sure to tag us (@plankhardware) in your #PlankProjects 🤳
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