2022 Design Trends

March 2022—Turn the page to discover the latest in design favorites for indoor and outdoor furnishings, shared by local experts.

Owner of The Plumbing Place, John Smithman, shares a few of the latest beautiful and efficient offerings in fixtures and products for kitchen and bath.

From the French company Chambord known for its blend of luxury materials and authentic French expertise, the Louis Le Grande III sink combines the traditional French Traditional styling with today’s functionality of a “workstation sink.”  The sink incorporates ledges on the top edges to accommodate convenient accessories like cutting boards and colanders.

Victoria + Albert baths are a sculptural form of sheer beauty and are the centerpiece of any bathroom. Sloping waves and minimalist angles are expressed in an infinite array of colors that highlight or blend with your color schemes. Designs include styles from American Postmodernism, Belgian Minimalist, and Brazilian Modernism and can be made with a matte or gloss finish. Victoria + Albert baths are available in varied sizes, including 57”- 59”, allowing you to replace a standard 60” skirted bathtub with a modern, freestanding tub without requiring major construction.

With modular designs, Robern medicine cabinets give you numerous personalization options. You can add electrical outlets, night lights, interior lighting and organization accessories. Its latest enhancement is the IQ Digital Lock Box. It has a simple digital keyboard that opens the door to a compartment for medicine storage and to keep other items safely away from children or any other uninvited guest.  You can also receive tamper notifications via your smartphone. 

Drains are getting an update as well with this practical and convenient invention to replace traditional drains. Called ZeroDrain, it’s the world’s first pop-up drain. Easier to install, easier to clean, and easier on the eye, it’s available in 28 artisan finishes. Should the drain become dirty or clogged, the plunger simply lifts out from the top to easily clean and drop back in. There’s no more taking apart the whole drain assembly to clean it, nor is there an under sink-mechanism to fail or get rusty or loose.  

The Plumbing Place | 5678 Fruitville Road, Sarasota | 941.378.5678

According to the design team at California Closets, what’s trending is people wanting more peace, calm, and order to their otherwise uber-busy lives. From closets of all sizes to children’s rooms with daily giant messes, to busy home offices and underutilized spaces, there’s no doubt that organizing personal surroundings helps design a better life. Some look for simplicity with clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, while others go bold with color in smaller spaces. Gold accents also is a trend that seems to be here for the foreseeable future.

California Closets | 1411 1st Street, Sarasota | 941.366.1315

The demand for poly outdoor furniture is higher than ever, with no signs of slowing down. Poly is made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), a recyclable plastic derived from post-consumer waste such as milk and detergent bottles. Poly is essentially maintenance free because it requires no waterproofing, staining, or similar recurring maintenance. The most popular color picks include “textured” poly – poly designed to look like wood, and tropical colors such as aruba blue.

Millers Dutchhaus | 6100 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota | 941.960.2942

Trending in home appliances is refrigeration with a completely integrated look, tailored and unique to your style and needs. Leading the way is Sub-Zero’s Designer Series. Modular in design, the series gives you the power to mix and match all its models depending on the fridge and freezer space required to create the perfect combination for your family. 

Featuring sleek and thoughtful design, customizable finishes, pioneering technology, and optimal conditions to be a food preservation powerhouse, the Designer Series integrates effortlessly into a wide range of kitchen designs for refrigeration that virtually disappears with its surroundings. Locally, you can explore the possibilities at family-owned and operated Mullet’s Appliances.  

Mullet’s Appliances | 4233 Clark Road, Sarasota | 941.921.5531

Vintage rugs with a twist remain number one in popularity. Vibrant pops of popular designer colors bring a modern update to the motifs and patterns found in this heirloom worthy classic Oushak rug design. Meticulously hand knotted using premium hand-spun wool, this rug reaches a new level of fashion chic through a fresh, cutting-edge color palette that adds instant character and dimension to your room. Oushak craftsmanship is considered one of the finest, not only for quality, but for aesthetic appeal. Locally, the best source for Oushak rugs and rugs of all styles is Rugs As Art.

Rugs As Art  | 6650 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota | 941.921.1900

Trending now in the world of bathroom design is the airy and sophisticated look of low iron glass in a header-free shower enclosure. 

Finish off the look with satin brass hardware. Metal accents are one of the top 2022 trends to add a little luxury to your at-home spa experience.

The Shower Shop | 4180 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota | 941.927.2535

We’re seeing lots of outdoor spaces optimized with high-quality, year-round furniture in flexible groupings. Some excellent material options are polyresin wicker, thick recycled plastic, steel, or teak wood that isn’t affected by sunlight or salt exposure. Any fabrics you use to enhance the space should be rated for both indoor and outdoor use, as these types are made to be easy to clean and resist fading or rotting. They’re especially useful if you’ve got high-spirited kids or pets that love using your outdoor space.

Having a few different seating area options allows for easier conversation and a more intimate feeling than one big open seating area when hosting large parties. Chairs and loungers are grouped around a small table or set on large outdoor rugs. Backyard kitchens keep the chef involved in the merriment, and are sporting new grill accessories, brick ovens, and outdoor refrigerators. Even paint colors are going bold, with bright choices to repaint decks, pagodas, walls, and sheds.

Westcoast Design Build FL | 6222 Tower Lane, Unit A8, Sarasota | 941.260.2610