Interiors 2026 Trends by iSCO Designs

It has been an exciting year so far for interior designers and interiors enthusiasts. Looking into what is trending on social media, it seems that in 2026, our homes will be looking richer, warmer, and a whole lot more PERSONAL.

The shift for interiors has been from a carbon-copy minimalism that dominated the last decade to spaces that feel truly "lived-in," embracing color, unique textures, and a sense of comfort and nostalgia. It is not about a perfect room that looks good; it is about a room that makes you feel good.

Pinterest has these three emerging styles that are predicted to dominate your feeds this year. And here too is how you can bring them into your own home:

1. Neo Deco - Think of Neo-Deco as the sophisticated, modern descendant of 1920s Art Deco. Interior designers are loving this as it feels incredibly luxurious yet strictly contemporary. The "Gatsby-esque" kitsch has gone, and instead there is a focus on a harmony of solid deco shapes, metallic accents, rich materials and colours and vertical lines. Think high-end boutique hotel interiors — glamorous, structured, yet timeless.

Get the Look:

• Incorporate Fluted Details - Fluting is key to Neo Deco. Have your interior designer add ribbed wood paneling to your kitchen island, fluted glass cabinet doors, or even fluted accessories, as long as they introduce that signature vertical rhythm.

 

• High-Contrast Metallics - Polished brass not only exude warmth, but they contrast nicely against deep, moody colors. Try to change your lighting fixtures and cabinet hardware with geometric brass ones to achieve this look in a simple yet effective way. 

2. Soft Maximalism - Both interior designers and homeowners are falling in love with the really personal vibe of Soft Maximalism. It is not about creating overwhelming clutter, rather it is the art of curating, selecting really meaningful, personal pieces to incorporate into the grander scheme of the space. It encourages you create interiors with a cohesive, softer color palette (think dusty rose, sage green, and warm creams) and furniture and furnishing choices that are all harmonious, but then filling the rest of the space with meaningful objects, art, and books.  

Get the Look:

• The Layered Gallery Wall - Don't just hang framed prints in a grid. Make a wall collage of vintage oil paintings mixed with modern sketches, textile art, and even 3D objects like ceramic plates to create a wall with depth and history.
  
  
• Texture Overload - Bring in the texture should you decide to keep your colour palette more muted. Combine a velvet chair with a chunky wool rug and linen curtains to make the space feel rich and inviting.

3. Raw Earth & Stone - This is taking the whole concept of "bringing nature in" to another level, where truly natural textures like stone, terracotta and earthenware are mixed in with vegetation and natural finished and fabrics. It is about connecting us to the earth in all its tactile wonder. This approach is a great antidote to the sleek yet cold plastics, veneers and shiny metals of late.

Get the Look:

• Embrace Limewash - Shift to Limewash or textured plaster for walls, instead of smooth painted finishes.  This creates an instant, old-world character, plus soft, chalky finish changes beautifully with natural light.

 

• Travertine and Marble Accessories: - Try to bring in heavy stone elements through accessories like a chunky, rough-edged travertine tables, terracotta jars, or stone bowls of rougher finishes.

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