Office designs 2022: What trends can be gleaned from Pinterest
After more than a year of uncertainty and home office work, many companies are slowly returning to their pre-pandemic routines and returning to the "old" office culture. But what do the "new" offices look like? An analysis of thousands of Pinterest posts reveals the office designs of 2022.
Experts from Savoy Stewart, a leading real estate broker and commercial property expert based in the heart of London, have tried to find out the biggest trends for office designs in 2022. To do this, they scoured thousands of Pinterest boards dedicated to numerous styles of office design. Based on the number of images pinned for each style, it was possible to predict which styles people are currently most interested in and which they are likely to incorporate into their workspace in the near future.
Minimalist, classic, Scandinavian: the top 3 office designs 2022
The most popular office design of 2022 is expected to be the "minimalist designed office" be, with a whopping 273,028 pins across all boards on Pinterest. A minimalist office without clutter provides an airy environment where you can focus perfectly. The "classic office" is in second place on all Pinterest boards with 179,931 pins. Some people may think that classic office worlds are outdated, but they are probably wrong with this assessment. After all, classic aspects will return in office designs in 2022 due to people's interests. In third place is the "Scandinavian office" With 162,972 pins across all boards on Pinterest. Similar to the minimalist style, a Scandinavian styled office offers a clean environment with a touch of nature.
Only at the back of the pack: Smart and ecological offices
The "modern office" is in fourth place on Pinterest with 147,590 pins. It is usually achieved by choosing cool colors, simple designs and soft textures. A "smart office" in turn, is perfect for tech-savvy employees who prefer to let technology simplify their lives. With 143,065 pins across all Pinterest boards, smart office design is the fifth biggest trend predicted for 2022.
In sixth place is the "colorful office" with 81,290 pins, followed by the "Art Deco Design" With 49,223 pins on all Pinterest boards. The "Eco-Office" is in eighth place with 47,899 pins. With organic, natural elements and a touch of green, an eco-friendly office might be just what our planet (and all the people pinning this design on Pinterest) needs right now.
In ninth place is the "Loft office" with 30,713 pins. Loft offices are characterized by a modern urban style, which can be seen by means of an abundance of open spaces and industrial elements in the interior. The tenth biggest trend for office design in 2022 is the "Pop Art Office" with 25,007 pins on all pinboards on Pinterest.
Source: Savoy Stewart Ltd, London