The latest trends in interior design have finally begun to evolve beyond minimalism and almost-sterile perfection. In 2026, interior design trends prioritize a candid, warm-and-cozy feel, genuine personality and individuality portrayed via spatial design, and homes that look genuinely lived in.
Designers are blending timeless interior styles with funky patterns and unique accents that proudly show off what kind of person lives there. This means favoring comfort and creativity over flawlessness and more cookie‑cutter styles.
Natural materials give any interior a bohemian lived-in vibe. Think wooden furniture, linen upholstery, rough stone accents, ceramic vases, and woven textures like wicker or rattan.
Start by anchoring the room with one focal piece made from natural materials like a statement wooden chair or table. Pull it all together with wicker baskets full of magazines, trinkets, or mementos from travels and other special moments.
• AVOCADO GREEN MATTRESS Slatted Side Table | $399
• WEST ELM Solstice Nightstand | $499
• WILLIAMS SONOMA Claire Wicker Hourglass Side Table | $495
Gallery walls are moving away from absolute symmetry and cohesiveness and leaning more into being an abstract display of personality and collected pieces. Mixed frames, varied art sizes, and unexpected finds (antique textiles, mirrors, and other found objects) will give your walls depth and charm.
A gallery wall is a project, but a fun and creative one! Start out by frequenting craft, thrift, and antique stores and investing in wall-hangings that speak to you. Then, look at what you already have around your house. Frame pictures or quotes you love, hang up dried flowers from a loved one, and shelve some of your favorite knickknacks. Before you know it, your gallery wall could expand to multiple!
• ARTIFACT UPRISING Tone-On-Tone Frame | $47
• POTTERY BARN KIDS Gallery In A Box | $269
• CRATE & BARREL Berlin Gallery Wall Frame Set | $757
Overhead lighting has never been exactly favorable for creating a cozy feel in the home, but let's go ahead and leave it in 2025 entirely either way. Moody, low-light fixtures invoke feelings of inner warmth and intimacy, creating an overall more attractive and welcoming atmosphere than overly-bright overheads ever could.
Begin by seeing what your space looks like with the lights you already have placed in different spots around the room. Where do candles illuminate best? Where do brighter lights work best and where is a thick lampshade desperately needed? Then, introduce colored or fairy lights into the space. Pro tip: keep the lights warm and muted for a cozy ambiance.
• WEST ELM Mitchel Table Lamp | $149
• WORLD MARKET Chaya Amber Blown Glass Lamp | $120
• POTTERY BARN Fia Candle Holders Set | $159
Antique golden and brass accents are a gorgeous (and easy) way to add glamor to your interior. Draw your guests' eyes to your excellently-curated design choices by adorning your space with shiny things.
Brushed golden picture frames are a good place to start. For a more focal piece, brass or golden centerpieces like vases or large bowls are always gorgeous. Gilded mirrors and candle holders are a beautiful touch to pull it all together.
• WORLD MARKET Oval Antique Gold Vintage Botanical Mirror | $45
• LOVESHACKFANCY Figural Brass Ribbon Tray | $199
• POTTERY BARN Antique Brass Footed Bowl | $80
Wallpaper may seem like a risk, but the right one can be an expressive, artistic, and uniquely gorgeous way to liven up a space. From painted-looking florals to abstract patterns and textures, it's all about finding the perfect one that screams "you."
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The wallpaper speaks for itself, so there's no need to busy the room up with too many extra patterns. Keep it to a few that mesh well and don't clash and keep the room's color scheme to complementary shades.
• POTTERY BARN Plaid Wallpaper | $325
• SERENA & LILY Windermere Wallpaper | $298
• CHASING PAPER Cosmo Block Print Wallpaper | $125
What better way to warm up your space than to warm up its color palette? Cream, camel, sand, mushroom, latte-brown, ochre, soft blacks, and warm shades of taupe are all great colors for interiors and a much better way to give a space an extra sense of warmth and coziness.
Layer multiple different shades of warm neutrals into one room to add depth and cohesiveness to your interior design. This means switching up the colors a bit with throw pillows and blankets, plant holders, rugs, and wall-hangings
• POTTERY BARN Dreamy Handwoven Fringe Throw | $79
• POTTERY BARN Artisan Studio Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl | $100
• SARAH SHERMAN SAMUEL Lanie Linen Pillow | $148
Physical media is becoming a lost art form with the modern rise in streaming services. Despite this, physical media is still so cool-looking (if not even more so, since it's becoming a rarity). So, if you've got it, flaunt it! In the digital age, displaying physical media like CDs, books, vinyl records, and magazines adds soul and authenticity to a home.
The best physical media to decorate with is media that you really love and resonate with. Displaying any form of physical media is always a conversation starter for guests, so it'll be extra special when someone asks you about your finely-curated DVD display and you get to talk about your favorite movies, or when someone asks about your miniature library and you get to let them in on a few book recommendations!
• WEST ELM Kenji Record Storage Media Console | $389
• WORLD MARKET Fowler Wood Mid Century Media Stand | $550
• POTTERY BARN Modern Traditional Bookcase | $900
Color drenching is when the walls, trim, and even ceilings of a room are all painted in the same shade. Drenching a room in a rich, monochromatic color scheme is a great way to embolden your space and keep your design on theme.
Choose a color that you want to associate with a specific room. Choosing a deeper, moodier color for a bedroom can evoke feelings introspection, sleepiness, and solitude, which is all great for a personal space. For a kitchen, however, a brighter, more playful shade like butter yellow or spring green is better. Find the perfect color for you with the help of this Paint Color Trend Forecast for 2026.
Rugs don't always have to be background pieces that match what you've already got going on, they can also be focal points. Bold patterns, vintage designs, and textured weaves are a gorgeous trend for 2026.
Use your favorite statement rug as a starting point and build your color palette around it. Vintage-style ornate-looking rugs work especially well in modern rooms, adding contrast and warmth without feeling dated. A more modern, geometrical style rug will be eye-catching in a more classic and ornate-looking room because of the contrast.
• POTTERY BARN Montclair Hand-Knotted Wool Rug | $799
• ANTHROPOLOGIE Tufted Hooked Wool Floral Border Rug | $88
• ERIN GATES Acadia Animal Print Indoor Rug | $161
Deep emerald, sapphire, plum, and ruby tones bring richness and drama to any home interior.
Introduce gorgeous jewel tones in a cozy way through velvety accent chairs, throw pillows, thick curtains, or statement artwork. Pair these with warm neutrals and gilded accents to keep the look luxurious and grounded.
• LOLA BLANKETS The Lola Pillow | $78
• HEIDI CAILLIER Peony Vase | $148
• WORLD MARKET Round Tufted Velvet Throw Pillow | $20
