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Although many of us strive to create spaces in our homes that stand the test of time, there is a certain benefit in giving them a refresh and keeping the latest design trends in mind. “It’s important to stay relevant so that our work doesn’t get static or dated,” says Shannon Hubby, designer and owner of Shannon Eddings Interiors.
Whatever your goal is when perusing and implementing new trends in your home, we’re here with the latest and greatest interior design trends for 2027, according to experts.
Nostalgic Interiors
Interior design with a sense of nostalgia has been huge this year, and it will make its way into 2027 as well. People are longing for a return to their childhoods, when homes felt warm and cozy, and it’s a feeling they want to capture in their current homes.
However, no need to return to wood-paneled walls and shag carpets (unless you want to!). There are ways to make these nostalgic touches seem fresh and innovative. For example, Eddings says that you can mix florals or plaids on upholstery (the prints you may have seen in your mom or grandmother’s house) with contemporary pieces, such as a marble coffee table and minimalist lacquered side tables.
Vintage Hand-Stitched Lone Star Quilt, Cotton, Early 20th Century
Vintage Hand-Stitched Lone Star Quilt, Cotton, Early 20th Century
Alison Gootee
The “Handsome-fication” of Color
Interior designer Mark Cravotta refers to one color trend as the “handsome-fication” of color. He explains, “Quiet luxury that had taken a more neutral hold over color is starting to turn toward deeper and more saturated ‘handsome’ color choices.”
He’s partial to these masculine-leaning interior colors for 2027 (think: deep greens, dark blues, chocolate browns, and maroon shades) because they feel more like a “commitment, but this commitment does feel like it will age out for a client who is not concerned with trends.”
Metal Inlay Furniture
Bridget Tiek, principal interior designer of TIEK BYDAY, predicts plenty of metal inlay work in 2027, an approach that’s been used for centuries and feels both timeless and storied. She says that metal inlay can appear in “built environments” such as floors and millwork, and can also be displayed through furniture and accessories like lamps, boxes, and objets d’art.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Rosewood and Aluminium Inlaid End Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Rosewood and Aluminium Inlaid End Table
Alison Gootee for VERANDA
Decorative Lampshades
Gone are the days of ho-hum lampshades. Instead, homeowners’ desire for injecting personality into their spaces has even been taken to something as functional as shades. Even if you purchase what may be considered a “stock” light fixture, a fresh shade can instantly make it more visually interesting and unique—plus, it’s an easy, low-cost way to switch up your style.
Tiek is partial to the hand-painted shades of Alvaro Picardo to add some character to lighting, while other designers mentioned Pooky and Etsy as go-to sources for custom or semicustom shades.
Pooky 10-Inch Empire Shade for Cordless Lamps
Pooky 10-Inch Empire Shade for Cordless Lamps
Becky Stayner
Cabinetry as Furniture
Designers are noticing a shift toward creating rooms that feel less utilitarian and more designed—without sacrificing any of the functionality homeowners still need. Elizabeth Schulz of Black Forest Design & Build says that hidden utilities will continue to be a priority in 2027. This can include things like paneled appliances, appliance garages, concealed storage, integrated ventilation, and walk-in pantries—all things that Schulz says “keep the kitchen feeling clean and uncluttered.”
While kitchen cabinetry still serves a practical purpose, homeowners increasingly want their cabinets to feel like fine furniture that’s part of a room. Schulz says that this approach adds “warmth and character” to traditionally utilitarian spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
Materials That Age Well
Calling them “evolutionary materials,” Cravotta says that hand-finished surfaces, worn-in woods and metals, and patina are all part of where materials are going, believing that they’ll look “better in 20 years versus how they look on the day of the install.”
For this, invest in materials like authentic marble, unlacquered brass, travertine stone, and even copper, which will all get more patinated and beautiful over time.
Rejuvenation Emry Interior Door Set
Rejuvenation Emry Interior Door SetEclectic-Core
Tiek says that eclecticism (a.k.a. “eclectic-core”) and “era-mixing madness” will dominate interiors in 2027. She details what this approach might look like: a midcentury contemporary glass desk, a Spanish star lantern, a French altar with candlesticks, Gothic hall chairs, and a tramp-art-style mirror, all meeting in one space.
This “trend” is nothing new to true design lovers—after all, mixing eras and styles is all part of creating a beautifully layered home—but we’re glad to see it getting its well-deserved time in the spotlight.
Shelby Deering is a freelance lifestyle writer who frequently covers home design and decor for national publications. She has worked as a full-time freelance writer for over a decade, and has worked in the industry for nearly 20 years, writing home tours, interviewing top designers, and beautifying her own home. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and when she’s not writing, you can find her at thrift stores and flea markets, running, or exploring local trails in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and corgi, Dolly.