The overarching home design themes for 2025 emphasise a deeper connection between people and their spaces. From customised furniture to storytelling rugs, emotional resonance will play a vital role in design choices, reflecting individuality and personal stories.

“For 2026, I’m expecting color palettes to shift into richer, moodier territory. Saturated maroons and burgundies and other jewel tones are poised to make a big comeback, and instead of stark neutrals, olive-gray hues will lend a grounding feel that’s earthy and soft.” — Jennifer Sissom, Ryan Street Interiors

2026 will see us embracing the natural, the organic and the unapologetically fabulous. So from tassels and trims to rich, aged woods and beyond

Sophie Salata, head of brand at Vinterior, echoes this sentiment, noting that 2026 will be all about incorporating pieces and creating spaces that truly feel like home. Imperfection, gentle clutter and interiors that look as though they’ve been pieced together over many years feel especially resonant—and inviting—right now.

Expect to see richer, more tactile finishes, patterns, and layering: beautifully stained woods, hand-crafted tiles, rich fabrics, and patinated hardware that bring soul to a space.” — Cortney Bishop, Cortney Bishop Design