Interior design will continue to be in demand in the near future and as more public and private areas become available, they will need to be modified to better satisfy recent Covid-19 rules and avoid overpopulation as interior design will not only be in demand but also required in homes and retail. Retailers across the globe are focusing on creating more immersive and engaging interior environments for their customers, which includes designing spaces that are both visually appealing and user-friendly and retailers are also using technology to enhance the customer experience, especially in regards to personalised recommendations and real-time inventory updates.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Angelique Dhama, CEO at OBEETEE Retail, shared, “Interior design and décor trends in 2022 are not just about what looks beautiful. It is also, about what feels beautiful from within. The Henry’s (High Income not rich yet) and the millennial home owners today focus on creating a space that reflects their inner self and they are steeped in the concept of sustainability. Hence, the interior décor space now revolves around using products made from natural and sustainably sourced raw materials – a trend, I have noticed personally in the carpet industry as well. In terms of designs, the minimalist approach is rife amongst the audiences along with a muted and subtle colour palette.”
Talking about how while much of the world was captivated by the pop culture phenomenon that was Pokémon Go in 2016, another technological advancement was quietly creeping into our homes—augmented reality (AR), Uttamaditya, CEO and Founder of U & I Interiors stressed that AR has been on the minds of engineers and innovators since its conception in the early 1980s. However, he shared that it wasn’t until recent years that it started to make its way into our daily lives.