What’s Trending for 2026
Incoming Trends: Comfort, Connection and Natural Elements.
Warm Minimalism: A transition from sleek stark whites, and cool grey tones to more natural palettes like warm beiges, olive greens, terracotta and deeper darker browns. Bringing in accents like wood, stone and linen brings texture and an earthy natural feeling to spaces.
Layered Textures and Organic Forms: Bringing interesting tactile elements – rattan, plaster, boucle, velvet – adding pieces are pleasant or attractive to touch offers an approachable, inviting feeling. Curves rather than sharp angles are taking the stoplight; soft rounded edges on furniture and in architectural elements offer a softness that feels relaxing.
Modern Nostalgia / Layered Antiques: We are stepping away from pristine, showroom style homes and entering a cozy era of maximalism, mixing in vintage pieces into modern spaces to add personality while also adding a sense of history.
Statement Lighting and Wallpaper: Bold rich botanicals and patterns are added into add interest, depth and detail. Paired with lighting that doubles as sculptural art, 2026 is about adding touches of personality; including elements that tell a story.
Biophilic Design: An architectural and Interior Design style that connects people with nature in built environments. Not so much a new trend, but a continued emphasis on bringing the outdoors inside with a focus on natural materials, potted plants and earthy palettes. Biophilic design focuses on using elements like sunlight, water, natural materials and patterns to improve well-being by leveraging our connection to the earth and its ability to restore and calm us.
Give Your Walls a Fresh Start to 2026:
Warm natural hues, and refined nature inspired neutrals along with deep rich jewel tones take centre stage, with a refined vibe that echos of sophistication and elegance.
Warm Neutrals & Earth Tones
– Grounding, Comfortable, Refined, Simple
– Universal Khaki (Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year): “Modern. Classic. This mid-tone neutral with a slight yellow undertone embodies the satisfying simplicity at the core of contemporary comfort. Tailored and Timeless.” www.sherwin-williams.com
– Cloud Dancer (Pantone Color of the Year): “Cloud Dancer is the perfect anchor for monochromatic dressing. A discrete white with an understated presence. Cloud Dancer displays a conscious state of simplification, encouraging true relaxation and quiet focus for those seeking moments of disconnection and rest.” www.pantone.com
Deep Greens & Botanical Hues
– Tranquil, Moody, Serene, Soothing
– Hidden Gem (Behr Color of the Year): “A hue that exudes quiet confidence. A smokey jade with an air of mystery and sophistication, this rich, dynamic colour creates spaces that feel both grounded and alive.” www.behr.ca
– Warm Eucalyptus (Valspar Color of the Year): “Naturally restorative and serene. This colour choice is that of mindful living – slowing down time and injecting decorative design to appreciate small moments. Colour that is restful to the eye is restful to the soul.” www.valspar.com
Rich Reds & Dramatic Accents:
Bold, Dramatic, Regal, Sophisticated
– Warm Mahogany (Glidden Color of the Year): “Outlasts the moment. Owns the mood. Warm Mahogany is a rich, grounded red that’s bold enough to draw immediate attention and reserved enough to make a timeless statement. Any style, any space, any mood.” www.glidden.com
– Silhouette (Benjamin Moore Color of the Year): “Refined Elegance. A distinctive colour that weaves luxurious burnt umber with delicate notes of charcoal, Silhouette lends style and grace to the Colour Trends 2026 palette of enchanting pales and handsome midtones.” www.benjaminmoore.com
