From New Romantics To Protopia─Newmor’s Wallcovering Designers Share Their Colour Concepts For 2022
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Newmor Design & Colour Trends 2022 – Newmor specialises in wide-width fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings.
A family-owned business started in 1967, they take pride in manufacturing all of their products at their factory in Wales, UK.
This year they’re pleased to share snippets from their colour & design trend observations for 2022.
Their design team use these trends throughout the year to develop their textures, patterns and colour palettes.
2021 was another difficult year as we have had to get used to living with Covid and the challenges it has brought while COP26 also provided a reality check.
This has had us all reminiscing about happier times which has directly influenced the trends for this year.
New Romantics
The New Romantics Movement was a pop culture movement that started in the late ‘70s and is characterised by flamboyant fashion influenced by Victorian Dandies.
Here we see the trend being given a modern twist.
It’s all about classic elegance and understated luxury, with bold contrasts of off white and black and the resurgence of reds making a dramatic statement.
Quality and craftsmanship are also key to this trend.
Key colours: Black and off white (greys and beiges), all shades of red, metallic highlights.
Moody Blues
Following on from the biophilic trend which focuses on plants and greens, there is now a strong focus on blues inspired by the sky and sea.
This is fresh and invigorating with weathered surfaces.
Denim, marble and modern takes on blue and white stoneware are strong influences on the Moody Blues trend which pair well with tan leather, wood and brass finishes to keep the overall look warm and inviting.
Key colours: All shades of blue, from seafoam to navy, tan, brass and warm neutrals.
Cocoon
Cocoon is all about wellness and creating a sanctuary, having soft organic things around you that calm your mind and encourage serenity.
Beautiful textures ignite the senses and the cosy palette is warm and calming. Natural textures are key.
Rattan, weaves, boucle finishes and handmade paper are integral to this look.
Key colours: Warm neutrals, clay, sage green, nude.
Into the Mix
Pattern clash and individual style underpin Into The Mix. Anything goes and it’s a bold statement that also has a strong make-do-and-mend aesthetic.
Chintzy and check fabrics patched together create a fun and nostalgic aesthetic with a strong message of recycling and sustainability
Key colours: Anything goes but slightly aged and muted brights.
Night Fever
Night Fever is a modern twist on the ‘60s and ‘70s, showcasing geometric patterns, rounded tubular shapes and lux finishes. With a focus on craftsmanship and quality materials including leather, velvet and fur paired with the sumptuous colour palette it’s bringing the ‘70s right up to date.
Key colours: Brown, orange, mustard avocado, burgundy, teal in sumptuous jewel tones.
Protopia
Protopia is a word coined by Kevin Kelly meaning a positive but not perfect future, the Protopia trend is looking forward to a metaverse influenced futuristic trend which celebrates advances in technology and materials.
The bright and joyous palette is enhanced by lighting effects, ombres and metallics.
Key colours: Neon, violet, pink, turquoise, metallics, micas, Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2022 – Very Peri.
About Newmor
Newmor is ISO9001 AND ISO14001 certified specialist in commercial quality, wide-width fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings.
We have thousands of stocked surfaces, customisable digital prints, designer collaborations, and an in-house graphics department.
A family-owned business started in 1967, we take pride in manufacturing all of our products at our factory in Wales, UK.
We use traditional manufacturing techniques and sustainably sourced raw materials, alongside cutting-edge new technology to bring you the best in design and quality.
From classic woven embosses, tweeds, linens, and silks to contemporary geometrics and metallic effects, we have thousands of textures, colours and patterns in stock.
We welcome one-off projects and our friendly design team is on hand to help with every aspect of design and production.
Showcasing our design expertise, our Newmor Custom collection is a range of trend-led custom printed wallcoverings created in-house.
The designs can be recoloured, rescaled, and printed onto any of our wallcoverings including textures, metallics and window films.
We’re also committed to bridging the gap between craftspeople and commercial interiors and to do this we have launched Newmor Designer.
Artists such as painter Iona Crawford, interior design duo 2LG, weaver Ptolemy Mann, artist Stephen Walter, and The Patternistas are currently represented.
We launch new collaborations throughout the year.
We have offices in the UK, Poland, Germany, and Dubai, further supported by a well-established international distributor network.
We are currently operating in over 80 countries worldwide.
We have supplied thousands of hotel and retail groups, healthcare facilities, marine projects, offices and interior designers, architects, retailers, and leisure groups with our wallcoverings for projects large and small, all over the world.
