{"id":258154,"date":"2025-11-03T05:20:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T05:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/258154\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T05:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T05:20:21","slug":"6-interior-design-trends-experts-predict-will-define-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/258154\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Interior Design Trends Experts Predict Will Define 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and if you\u2019re thinking about refreshing your home<\/a>, there couldn\u2019t be a better time to do it. While you might not want your spaces to feel overly trendy, it still helps to know what’s buzzy in the design world, and it\u2019s worth learning what designers anticipate will be popular in the coming year.\n<\/p>\n

Here, we asked a few interior designers to share the decorating trends they predict will define 2026, along with their best tips<\/a> for incorporating them into your home.\n<\/p>\n

Closed Floor Plans <\/p>\n

The open concept floor plan<\/a> became standard for most new homes over a decade ago. However, during the pandemic, life changed dramatically, and many people grew frustrated with that kind of layout.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

While closing an open floor plan isn\u2019t usually an option, Jessica Shaw, interior design director at Turett Collaborative<\/a>, says we are seeing these types of homes function a bit differently these days. \u201cOpen concept living isn\u2019t disappearing, but it\u2019s evolving,” she says. “We\u2019re seeing a return to rooms with clearer function: dining areas that feel distinct, kitchens with their own identity, and cozy living rooms that can actually close off.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

If your current home has an open floor plan but you\u2019re seeking a little definition and privacy within your space, that doesn\u2019t mean you need to move or break the bank renovating. \u201cUse custom millwork, ceiling treatments, or furniture placement<\/a> to create subtle divisions,” Shaw recommends. “Even a change in lighting or materiality can make a space feel more distinct.”\n<\/p>\n

In-Home Wellness Environments <\/p>\n

As a society, we’ve begun to gravitate towards a more holistic approach to health and wellness, especially since the surge of home gyms<\/a> in 2020. This is now reflected through the popularity of bonus home amenities like wellness spaces, according to Autumn Pochiro of Autumn Dawn Design<\/a>. \u201cThe hottest home trend in 2026 will focus on creating in-home wellness environments, sanctuaries designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul,\u201d she says.\n<\/p>\n

The designer shared that in the coming year, these spaces will have a variety of noteworthy features, including multi-sensory elements such as full infrared saunas, sound rooms for meditation, and plunge spas<\/a>. \u201cThe goal is to tailor the space to your lifestyle, which can be as simple as transforming a closet into a meditation area and using aesthetically pleasing materials that engage all the senses,\u201d Pochiro notes.\n<\/p>\n

Modular Lighting <\/p>\n

Susan Petrie of Petrie Interior Designs<\/a> anticipates modular lighting will be big in 2026. “It turns function into play\u2014there will be so many mix-and-match shades and adaptable forms that make illumination less about necessity and more about nuance,” she says. “It\u2019s lighting that adapts to your mood, proving that practicality can be colorful, interchangeable, and fun.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Modular lighting is a clever idea because you can buy a lamp or sconce and then change out the shade for the season, a dinner party, or simply because you want to mix things up a bit.\n<\/p>\n

Seamless Tech Integration <\/p>\n

Smart home technology will remain essential in 2026, but the days of seeing these things are over, says Joshua Michael Praught of Studio Joshua<\/a>. He specifically highlights “concealed systems that support beauty and comfort like hidden speakers, short-throw projectors, and integrated lighting.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

While we all appreciate and enjoy the benefits of technology, in the past, it has felt like a choice between aesthetics and convenience. Today, things are different. \u201cDiscreet tech creates spaces that feel human again,” he adds. “High-functioning but visually quiet, supporting ease and beauty.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

This is something you should definitely keep in mind if you are renovating or refreshing a space. \u201cHide speakers, projectors, and cables within custom millwork or architectural details, and invest in systems that prioritize design as much as performance,\u201d Praught recommends.\n<\/p>\n

Red Hues <\/p>\n

\u201cRed is often overlooked in favor of blue or green (everyone\u2019s go-to), but it\u2019s having a moment<\/a>,\u201d says Sarah Scales of Sarah Scales Design Studio<\/a>. \u201cThese colors are meant to envelop and cocoon a space rather than recede into the background.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

But not all shades of red will trend\u2014the designer shares that maroon and merlot tones that are \u201cdeep, dark, and moody\u201d will reign versus brighter primary reds.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Scales suggests choosing a small space and going all in. \u201cA powder room or home office works perfectly,” she adds. “If you\u2019re not ready for that level of commitment, start with smaller accents like a throw pillow or blanket to introduce the color gradually.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Soft, Curved Shapes <\/p>\n

Madison Morley, interior design service manager at Article<\/a>, says soft shapes will be very popular in 2026. “Across the board, furniture is becoming both more playful and more versatile,\u201c she points out. “The move toward softer, more sculptural shapes has been showing up across sofas, dining tables, and side tables, which adds movement and visual calm to a space.”\n<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, this doesn\u2019t mean you need to throw out all of your standard hard-edged furniture. It\u2019s more of a subtle shift. The designer suggests tiny tweaks. \u201cIntroduce curved or rounded shapes<\/a> through a sofa, mirror, or side table to soften the room\u2019s flow,” Morley adds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and if you\u2019re thinking about refreshing your home, there couldn\u2019t…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":258155,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[76,354,355,49,48,356,75],"class_list":{"0":"post-258154","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-artsanddesign","11":"tag-ca","12":"tag-canada","13":"tag-design","14":"tag-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=258154"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258154\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/258155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=258154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=258154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}