Design Trends for 2026
As ever at this time of year, we can hardly believe that January is upon us. 2026 looks set to have some exciting design trends to keep an eye on. Whilst we don’t hop on every trend going – our focus has always been slow, steady quality rather than flash-in-the-pan styles – there are some beautiful developments in interior design we’ll definitely be developing in the New Year.
Blue is back
Apparently blue is THE colour for 2026. We’ll be honest, we’re surprised it’s “back” because we hadn’t realised it had “gone”.
Dulux Paints have named 3 blues their colour palette of the year – covering a gorgeous spectrum of slightly moodier blues (no pastels here thank you very much!) We love that blue is the “in thing” again, but in the tile world, blue has always been one of the most important shades.
Delft artistry dates back to 16th century Netherlands when the Dutch East India company began importing small quantities of stunning blue and white porcelain from China. 500 years on and the popularity of white and royal blue has never wobbled. So watch out for more of this beautiful, classic colour coming your way in 2026.
Small scale motifs
Whilst on the subject of Delft, small scale motifs are set to be big in the next 12 months.
Tiny but varied images give rooms real personality without overwhelming it - small motifs give you a touch of interest in a space that can be real nod to the things you love most.
Importantly, they're incredibly versatile. You can repeat designs to give space a rhythm that doesn’t feel overdone or repetitive, or you can go all in and cover whole walls in small scale images that add up to a maximalist effect. The choice is entirely yours. The main thing is that the designs mean something to you.
Surrealism
Surrealism has always been a driving force in the art world (think Salvador Dali, whose images now grace everything from mugs to posters) but recently it's been making inroads into the interior design world. There's been a real uptick in designs that err on the side of whimsy.
We were delighted to work on a project in 2025 that involved spaniels in top hats, flying octopuses and butterflies telling the time. Sounds strange but it was an absolute joy and looks stunning on the wall.
You might not want to go quite that far, but a little nod to the eccentric just makes a room seem very you. It’s a little glimpse into your special world that wasn’t bought off Etsy or inspired by Pinterest. It leans into a much more authentic version of interior design based on you the individual rather than the algorithm.
Biophilic Designs
Those of you with good memories will remember this from last year. Nature-based (biophilic) designs have gone from strength to strength. Clients and designers are now incorporating full sized trees, gardens and even soundscapes into their homes.
For those us with more modest aspirations, nature-inspired artwork is the way to go. A leafy corner or nature inspired wall bring a breath of fresh air inside, for you to enjoy season after season.
Freehand Artistry
Imperfect, flowing hand decoration is apparently going to be a big deal for the next 12 months. We’ve seen wallpaper and fabrics all decorated in hand drawn designs everywhere. Without blowing our own trumpet, we think freehand artistry is always a big deal! It’s what we live for.
This trend is also being called “hyper-customisation” – every element of the design is up for personalization and creative interpretation. All this is in stark contrast to the escalating use of technology where everything can be standardised and made perfect.
Colours are allowed to flow gently as the paint or ink bleeds in to one another. Imperfections are welcome as it’s a human making for another human… it’s the perfect antidote to our chronically online world and one that we champion every day with our artist led studio.
Veg patch palettes
As proud country-dwellers, we think this is marvellous.
Colour palettes based on what grows in the vegetable patch. Think rich greens, earthy reds and zesty oranges you’d find on the allotment or at the bottom of your garden. It’s a gorgeous way to bring the outside inside and makes a room a little sanctuary of fresh air, even on days when you don’t actually feel like going out.
