Minimalism certainly isn’t new, but it’s a trend that’s continued to solidify itself throughout 2022, as forecasted by the designers whom AT interviewed in December 2021. People may feel more closed-in more than ever in their homes since the start of the pandemic, and minimalism has been the answer. Asked why this has grown even more as a trend this year, Shira Gill, author of “Minimalista,” says, “In a world filled with noise, minimalism can be used to reassess your values, purpose, and priorities so you can hone in on what you truly care about and eliminate the rest.”