As we look ahead to 2026, interiors are set to embrace a richer, more expressive energy while still holding onto that sense of calm, warmth, and materiality we’ve seen grow over the past few years.
If 2025 was about grounding ourselves in natural tones and tactile finishes, 2026 is shaping up to be the year we lean into high shine, sculptural shapes, and nostalgic colour in a way that still feels modern.
Here are the trends our team is predicting will lead the way...
1. High Shine Finishes
Reflective surfaces are making a confident return, bringing depth, contrast and a touch of glamour to everyday spaces. From polished metals to lacquered surfaces, high shine accents break up matte-heavy interiors and introduce dimension. Paired with soft textures or natural materials, they offer balance without overpowering the room.
The Cosmos Travertine Dining Table embodies this trend with its round travertine-look top and oak column base, blending contrasting textures for a refined, contemporary feel.
2. Colour Capping with Layered Shades
Rather than choosing a single statement colour, 2026 shifts toward “colour capping,” where multiple tones of the same hue build a layered, tonal story within a space. Think gradients of olive, deep moss, and sage in one room, or tones of terracotta shifting from warm clay to soft peach.
3. Textured Upholstery
Texture continues to reign, but 2026 will see it go beyond boucle into ribbed fabrics, plush chenille, heavy twill, and tactile woven blends. Textured upholstery brings a cosy tactility and instant warmth to interiors, helping anchor spaces with visual interest.
The Amalfi Boucle Bed captures this perfectly with its wavy bedhead and cosy boucle upholstery, adding softness, shape, and a sculptural edge to the bedroom.
4. Retro Colour Palettes
Nostalgia will influence colour in a big way, with 70s earth tones, 80s brights, and 90s warm neutrals all making a comeback. Retro palettes introduce personality and playfulness while still blending seamlessly into contemporary interiors.
5. Soft Sculptural and Curved Forms
Curves remain a key design language, evolving into even softer, more fluid silhouettes across sofas, occasional chairs, and decor. These organic forms help counterbalance straight architectural lines and bring a sense of comfort and ease to a space.
The Hubert Wall Mirror brings retro-inspired curves into a modern context, with its sculptural silhouette and warm burlwood or walnut finish adding depth and character to any room.
6. Warm Wood Tones
Warm timbers will continue to dominate, from caramel oaks to deep walnuts. These tones bring softness and depth, grounding the bolder colours and high shine accents predicted for 2026. They're timeless, versatile, and pair beautifully with both minimalist and more expressive styling.
2026 promises a beautiful fusion of shine and softness, nostalgia and modernity, colour and calm. With expressive elements sitting alongside timeless natural materials, interiors will feel richer, warmer, and more intentionally layered than ever.
Love, Life x
