When it comes to interior design trends for 2026, homes are moving far away from “showhome beige” and becoming more lived-in, layered, and confidently personal. Here’s what’s surging now with shoppable picks and trade-smart notes to match. New Jersey’s Stockton Inn by Christiane Duncan Interiors 1) Colour Drenching, Double-Drenching & Butter-Yellows Colour drenching = walls, skirtings, doors and ceiling in one hue for an immersive cocoon. Colourful Home in London by Katherin

Edinburgh’s architecture is full of charm, but those period ceilings and tricky layouts can hide costly surprises. If you’re planning a...