While some homeowners choose to embrace classic and timeless elements, a new wave of innovative and modern design concepts is steadily gaining popularity. 

Today’s ultra modern trends are reflective of shifting tastes among high-end consumers, evolving values and an embrace of forward-thinking concepts. 

Here is a brief overview of some leading contemporary design concepts hand-selected by our team. 

Alongside the rising wave of modern philosophies, 2022 has also seen a resurfacing of design elements from the past. Explore our blog post on the topic here. 

Modern Materials

In the realm of modern design, the materials in which an item is crafted are as significant as its function. Distinct in nature, materials introduce texture to the home and create new opportunities for expression. In 2022, modernist designers are embracing sleek, subtle materials that create an ambiance of clean minimalism. 

While in-demand materials have long been sourced by designers, craftspeople and manufacturers, today, a growing number of consumers are independently seeking new materials to introduce the home. As proactive, design-savvy homeowners hunt for raw resources both locally and around the world, a new wave of forward-thinking design trends is beginning to emerge. 

Spacious Arrangements

Adjacent to leading minimalist philosophies, spatial optimization pares down distractions – allowing for open space to serve as a room’s centrepiece. Building an atmosphere of sleek, airy cleanliness is paramount to this principle. Larger design elements like furniture are placed strategically, often towards the walls or boundary of the room. 

Smaller design elements such as tables sit below eye level, maintaining their primary purpose without taking away from the room’s empty space. Furniture or decorative pieces that protrude significantly into the space or otherwise serve as distractions are absent. 

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Monochromatic Flair 

Contrasting decorative maximalism, monochromatic design allows for reserved yet thoughtful expression. An embrace of simplicity, monochromatic design centres a room’s ambiance around a single colour. This approach is an excellent way to introduce colour to the home while maintaining a minimalistic feel. 

Selecting the base colour for a monochromatic palette requires careful consideration and thoughtful analysis of the space. Attention to a room’s natural light sources, layout and other distinct features can help determine which tones will fit the room best. 

Rooms With Purpose 

Rooms designed and used for a singular purpose optimize the flow of the home. Perhaps a result of shifting needs during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, this trending embrace of separation marks a departure from the fluid, multi-purpose design concepts of years past. 

Purposeful separation lays the foundation for greater enjoyment of the space while allowing for your home’s ambiance to remain uninterrupted. For instance, thoughtfully designed home studies, libraries and offices create a tranquil distance between work and play. Alternatively, home gyms well-removed from other living spaces allow for a focused, distraction-free use of the room.

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Ethical Design

In our modern age, great design is not exclusively about aesthetics. Consumers and tastemakers alike place significant value on the context and story of the design elements in their home. In the world of design, these creeds are reflected in ethical practices. 

Beginning with company ethos, consumers are paying close attention to the actions and declared ethics of designers and manufacturers. From diverse representation in leadership to everyday working conditions, ethical luxury places a strong emphasis on how a company acts under their own roof. 

Beyond social impact, environmental sustainability has also become a paramount concern for ethics-conscious homeowners. In the modern luxury market, sustainable practices are rooted in transparency. Consumers are making thoughtful, deliberate shifts in their shopping habits, moving towards responsibly-sourced materials, corporate commitments to environmental support and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications. 

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