Interior Design Trends You’ll Actually See in 2026
- Christopher Law
- Oct 28
- 3 min read
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.
1) Colour Drenching, Double-Drenching & Butter-Yellows
Colour drenching = walls, skirtings, doors and ceiling in one hue for an immersive cocoon.
Double-drenching layers two related shades across every surface for depth; buttery, warm yellows are replacing stark white as the new mood-boosting neutral.
How to use it
Small spaces: drench ceiling + trims; it visually expands and tidies fussy lines.
Period homes: double-drench in tonal greens/reds to celebrate mouldings.
Shop the look
Farrow & Ball “Dead Flat” - multi-surface finish ideal for walls, woodwork and ceilings.
Little Greene “Mochi” - warm plaster-neutral.
Little Greene “Bone China Blue” - sumptuous 19th-century inspired red.
See how we use drenching on our Services and in recent projects.
2) Texture You Can Feel: Limewash, Plaster, and Natural Materials in Interior Design Trends 2026
Flat, uniform walls are out; tactile, light-catching finishes are in. Think limewash or mineral paints, hand-trowelled plaster, board-form concrete accents, and rich walnut floors.
How to use it
One statement envelope: limewash the entire bedroom (feature wall + ceiling) for softness.
Joinery + concrete: pair ribbed timber fronts with a slender board-form concrete hearth for tension.
Good to know
On previously painted surfaces, follow the manufacturer’s system (primer/undercoat) before limewash to avoid adhesion issues.
Shop the look
Bauwerk Colour Limewash - natural, low-VOC, layered depth.
3) Personality > Perfection: Vintage, Story-Led, “Châteaucore”
A move away from mass-produced sameness toward character, patina, and story. Pinterest’s 2025 mood boards champion castle/château vibes; editors echo the pivot from sterile whites to lived-in personality.
How to use it
Anchor a room with one standout vintage piece (sculptural low armchair; marquetry sideboard).
Mix metals and patterns with restraint for layered luxury.
Shop the look
Vinterior - curated vintage marketplace with UK delivery.
4) Wellness-Forward Interior Design (That Doesn’t Look Like a Generic Spa)
Design now measures how a space feels: daylighting, reading nooks, air-flow, indoor-outdoor thresholds, with sustainable choices as standard.
How to use it
Add a dim-to-warm lighting layer for circadian-friendly evenings and allow natural light to work it's magic.
Swap generic worktops for recycled surfaces; specify natural fibres or textured flooring underfoot.
Shop the look
Black Carimate Carver Chair by Vico Magistretti
Antique Stone Flooring - Made to order stone hexagonal tiles.
5) Lighting as Jewellery: Sculptural Shades & Cordless Sconces
Statement shades + cordless sconces = warmth and flexibility (especially for renters). Pair with decorative matte bulbs for soft, glare-free ambience.
Shop the look
Quooker Fusion Tap - Gold smart kitchen tap with hot water
Double Wall Sconce - Wall mounted antique brass lamp
6) Pattern Drenching & Maximalist Detailing
2025’s maximalist twist: take pattern across surfaces (walls, trims, even ceilings) but keep a tight palette so it reads curated, not chaotic.
How to use it
Pick one motif (stripe/toile/damask) and vary the scale: wallpaper (large), upholstery (medium), cushions (small).
7) What We’re Leaving Behind (Kindly, with Love)
All-white schemes and anonymity are waning; warm whites, buttery yellows, and cocooning tones are in. Bedrooms shift from cool greys to nurturing neutrals, terracotta pinks, and aubergine/burgundy depth.
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