Our homes have been our sanctuaries, our safe places. They have been our only constant in these unpredictable times. This is a great time to makeover those important rooms in the house.

As we settle into a more stable future, where the new normal is just normal, key themes will include optimism, opportunity, renewal, and of course, a big focus on our mental health and wellbeing. In interiors, it’s all about remembering what’s important, so design concepts have to speak to the individual, affecting how we think and feel. If you want your home to be the epitome of happiness, here are some of the best interior styling tips (2022 and beyond).

Start with wall art

One of the easiest ways of upgrading the ambience in a room is with the addition of art. Wall art is such a vital part of any home design. It provides colours and vibrancy, turning dull walls into focal points. It breaks up neutral zones and fills in those blank spaces. Art adds depth and offers so much versatility when it comes to look and feel.

Dip your brush in every shade of green

Green is the colour to covet. All shades of green are welcome in 2022, and layering is fully encouraged too. There’s no right answer, as long as the result is soothing, relaxing or uplifting. Green interior design does amazing things for mental health, for many, it’s the colour of life, of safety, of renewal. In colour psychology, this nature-inspired shade is associated with growth, harmony and positivity, and that’s exactly what our homes need in the year of recovery.

Throw some shapes into the mix

Shapes can affect our mood just as much as colour. While square and rectangular shapes create feelings of security, reliability and strength, circles and ellipses can be harmonious and cozy-looking. Triangular shapes can create a brave sort of energy that awakens your senses and makes you feel alive. And shapes can create different moods and stories.

Refresh tired furniture with peel and stick wallpaper

If you want a fast, affordable and adaptable way to hit the refresh button on tired walls, surfaces or furniture, peel and stick wallpaper can be the versatile answer you’ve been looking for. From giving old cupboards a new lease to life to wallpapering unexpected corners of the home, there are so many ways to use peelable coverings to decorate.

Invest in house plants that make you happy

Green is the go-to colour, and nature is the overriding theme. There’s a huge appreciation for all things botanical, and house plants can bring your house to life.