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2026 Trend Report

Where Emerging Trends Meet Enduring Style

The way we design our homes continues to reflect how we want to live—calmer, more considered and deeply personal. Our Trend Report 2026 captures this shift, offering a forward-looking perspective on the trends shaping interiors in the year to come. Rather than fleeting fads, this year’s report highlights enduring ideas rooted in comfort, craftsmanship and intentional design.

From softly elevated minimalism to richly textured, lived-in spaces, the trends speak to a desire for homes that feel both functional and emotionally grounding. Materials matter more than ever, with natural finishes, tactile surfaces and thoughtful layering taking center stage. There’s also a growing emphasis on longevity—design choices that age gracefully, tell a story and support everyday living.

Whether it’s a serene bathroom that feels like a personal retreat, a kitchen designed for gathering, or floors and finishes that anchor the entire home, the Trend Report 2026 is less about what’s “in” and more about what lasts. These are spaces designed to be lived in, loved and enjoyed for years to come.

Refined Scandi

Refined Scandi reimagines the classic Nordic look with a softer, more elevated edge. Gentle neutrals and natural materials set the tone, while pale woods, sculptural lighting and richly textured fabrics add warmth and dimension. The result is minimal but never stark—spaces that feel calm, balanced and effortlessly considered.

Laying the Ground Work

Laying the Ground Work turns the spotlight on the surfaces that anchor a room. Statement floors, layered rugs and tactile runners become design heroes, defining a space from the ground up. From warm timber planks and handwoven jute to graphic tiles and timeless checkerboard patterns, flooring sets the rhythm—grounding color palettes and guiding flow throughout the home.

Blissful Bathrooms

Blissful Bathrooms invite you to slow down and savour the everyday. These soothing spaces focus on soft lighting, touchable textures and calming color palettes that quiet the senses. Whether channeling a minimalist spa or a cosy, cocoon-like retreat, the bathroom is reimagined as a place to unwind, not just pass through.

Rustic Kitchens

Rustic Kitchens embrace comfort, character and a sense of history. Natural woods, worn finishes and tactile details create spaces that feel warm, welcoming and truly lived in. Farmhouse tables, open shelving and vintage-inspired accessories mix with stoneware and woven textures for a relaxed, collected look—where imperfections aren’t hidden, but celebrated.

Tile Drenching

An evolution of the color-drenching trend we couldn’t get enough of in 2025, tile drenching takes the idea further by letting tile lead the design. Floors, walls and built-in features are wrapped in cohesive finishes or layered with subtle tonal variations and pattern. The effect is immersive and intentional, prioritizing texture, durability and timeless appeal.