The 2026 Design Trends Forecast I Can Finally Reveal!!

Buckle up, we’re going trend-spotting.

If you’ve ever wondered how I actually piece together my predictions each year, picture this:

It’s October. I’m walking through High Point Market—the largest home furnishings market in the world—meeting manufacturers and taking photos of every sculptural curve, every swoon-worthy fabric, every little functional innovation that gets my attention.

That’s one small window I have into what’s coming. But it’s not the only one.

Next, think about how much I like fashion. I keep track of that industry, too, because interior trends always appear on fashion runways first.

So, yes. Between the showrooms, the runway, and the whispers from the people who actually make your future favorite furniture, my 2026 predictions are finally ready for you!!

2026 Interior Design and Home Furnishing Trends You’ll See

Before starting the list of 2026 trends, I want you to remember something. I talk a LOT about timeless design because you do not want to fill your house with trends. (More on that later.) You do, however, want to know what’s coming, and for two key reasons:

1. You might love some of it, and knowing about those trends ahead of time will inspire you.
2. You might hate some of it, and seeing it now means you’ll know later where you have to turn to get the furnishings and selections you actually do love.

And now…my list of home trends you’ll see in 2026. Scroll down for the flipbook of trend photos at the end…

• Bar carts! Late this year, these have become more sculptural, and in some cases artistic. In 2026, they’ll show up in new rooms, and to new ends.
• Sculptural furniture with soft edges. Tailored silhouettes, rounded transitions, organic shapes…you’ll see this primarily in furniture and some lighting.
• Saturated neutrals LAYERED for depth. Coffee, camel, slate, mushroom…you know, neutrals with richness, layered for tone-on-tone personality.
• Game tables. This nostalgic feature is going to show up in a LOT of family rooms next year!! The tables I saw at High Point Market tell it all…there’s sooo much variety that these will become true “personality statement” pieces.
• Textures you just have to touch! Performance velvets, brushed finishes, inside-out hides (yes, really)…you’ll see tactile luxury everywhere.
• Metallic accents used like jewelry. No big metal statements next year, rather little sparkles and details that pop out beautifully.
• Mixed eras blended with mixed materials. Echoes of ‘80s and ‘90s Grandmillennial trend will now be softened as the style is mixed with inspirations from other eras, from Art Deco to modern silhouettes.
• Volume PLUS dramatic shapes. Straight from the runways!! Picture oversized, sculptural shapes in bolder furniture profiles and statement lighting.
• “Honest” materials like raw denim and brut textures. Expect more unwashed, unprocessed, authentic-feeling materials influencing upholstery and accent pieces…this is an extension of the biophilic movement, which has clearly stuck.
• Fabric and textile movement. Lace-inspired textures, more draping, and fluid-feeling textiles showing up in bedding, lighting shades, etc.
• Elevated everyday essentials. This will be the “luxury streetwear” equivalent for your home: practical pieces designed beautifully enough to feel special, while also focusing more on functional benefits.
• Personal, expression-driven décor. Your home telling your story with meaningful selections rather than trend-chasing purchases. I love this one!!
• Mixed-print maximalism (but artful). Dots with florals, checks with stripes, print-on-print upholstery that feels intentional and fun. (WARNING: This one will look dated fast, so enjoy it while it’s around…and do not base a whole space’s design on this trend!!)
• Narrative interiors. Spaces that feel emotionally expressive, not just pretty. Each piece has a reason for being there.

A Little Heart-to-Heart About Trends…

Okay, let’s chat honestly. You know I study trends, I track them, I break them down for you. But here’s the thing:

Going “all trendy” will date your home. Fast. This is why I preach timeless design first—and always.

Trends are the spice, not the meal. They’re the lipstick, not the skincare routine. But knowing the trends? That’s crucial.

If you think you might do any kind of update to your home—furniture, colors, materials, lighting—these trends tell you what will actually be available and what manufacturers are investing in. That translates to what will be easiest to source.

Finally, to avoid overdoing a trend (and your home looking dated in three years), try:

• A single accent chair instead of a whole room of curved silhouettes
• A paint color that, when “done” with it, can be rolled over in a single weekend
• A lighting fixture you can easily swap out in a few years
• A patterned ottoman instead of patterned drapery

Which one of these 2026 home trends “speaks” to you?! Tell me in the comments!!

About the author:

Robin Burrill, RID, NCIDQ, ASID, IDS, CAPS, is an award-winning professional kitchen, bath, and interior designer. Robin and her husband, Robert Mathews, have owned Signature Home Services, Inc. for over three decades, establishing a superior in-house team with a widespread reputation for delivering meticulous design to their many repeat clients.

In 2022, the national publication, Kitchen and Bath Design News magazine, named Robin to their Top Innovator list in recognition of her achievements in the field of kitchen and bath design. In 2024, she was named one of the Fall 2024 Market Pros and “tastemakers” by ANDMORE at High Point Market. Also in 2024, Fixr identified her as one of the Top Professional Interior Designers for their nationwide audience. At the start of 2025, she then acted as one of Dallas Market’s “Style Eyes” at Lightovation and Total Home & Gift Market.

Over her extensive career, Robin has been quoted in Architectural Digest and Forbes multiple times; her design work has been featured in top national trade publications; and she has been interviewed for Designers Today magazine’s “Profiles in Design” video series, among others. Widely respected for the depth of her knowledge, Robin is a sought after speaker and judge for many design industry events.

In 2023, Robin designed a bench for Charleston Forge, making her foray into product design. Robin currently serves as a volunteer on the board of the Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter of the Interior Design Society.