<\/p>\n \u2018Millennial grey was the undisputed darling of contemporary interior decor schemes, a neutral baseline that felt both calm and timeless during a decade defined by minimalism and tech-centric aesthetics,\u2019 says Lucy Mather, interiors expert at homeware brand Arighi Bianchi<\/a>.<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n \u2018But its fall from grace is a classic design evolution cycle \u2013 a trend that once felt so fresh becomes so widespread that it comes to represent a specific era rather than feeling forward-looking and new. Design and style are always about movement, and we\u2019re already seeing that same pattern emerge with several current interior trends that, while still popular, are beginning to feel overfamiliar.\u2019<\/p>\n 1. Sage green<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future PLC\/David Giles)<\/p>\n After millennial grey\u2019s fall from grace, green has been a popular go-to alternative as it feels more colourful yet easy and neutral enough. It\u2019s a colour with a strong connection to nature, which we\u2019ve all been craving since lockdown. Soft sage greens have been widely favoured. But experts say that this colour\u2019s reign might soon be coming to an end.<\/p>\n \u2018Green is often dubbed the new \u201cmillennial grey\u201d, favoured for its versatility and calming qualities,\u2019 says Chloe Frost, trends editor for colour and materials at trends intelligence business, Stylus<\/a>. \u2018And while green is a colour that will never fall completely out of favour, some of the muted hues (think gentle sage) that have been popular in recent times are no longer giving us what we need. Instead, we are searching for more depth and meaning in our everyday, so we\u2019re gravitating towards colour with soul. Shades of green that are rich and complex now have greater appeal.\u2019<\/p>\n But if you insist on using softer greens in your interiors, I\u2019d recommend opting for natural materials like stone and marble that feature this shade, much like the Dunelm Lana marble small side table<\/a> does.<\/p>\n 2. Wavy decor<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future PLC\/David Giles)<\/p>\n The wavy home decor trend<\/a> can be seen on everything from picture and mirror frames to lamp bases and even cushion trims. Inspired by the rise in popularity of both organic shapes, as well as dopamine decor<\/a>, wavy decor has been everywhere in the last few years. But it might not be for that much longer\u2026<\/p>\n \u2018Plastic wavy mirrors, abstract candle holders, and quirky picture frames had their moment, but in 2026 and beyond, we\u2019re moving toward designs inspired by nature,\u2019 says Chloe Barrow, interior expert at furniture<\/a> and homeware brand Laura James<\/a>. \u2018Organic textures, materials, and patterns will replace the playful, abstract shapes that have been as popular as millennial grey popular over the past few years. This shift reflects a growing desire for interiors that feel grounded and connected to the environment. Instead of synthetic shapes, look for materials like raw stone or ceramic in fluid, natural forms.\u2019<\/p>\n 3. Perfectly curated rooms<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future PLC\/James French)<\/p>\n With social media becoming such a big part of our lives, it\u2019s not all that surprising that perfectly curated homes decorated to look good online have been a big trend in the homes space. But as we embrace wellbeing trends<\/a> and aim to make our living spaces more comfortable, personalised and \u2018imperfect\u2019, that might mean the end of perfect Instagram homes.<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n \u2018One interiors trend that already feels at risk of dating is designing spaces primarily for social media rather than real life,\u2019 says Holly Lamont<\/a>, founder and creative director of interior design studio Holla Design. \u2018Highly styled, very thematic interiors can look striking at first glance, but they often lack warmth, flexibility and longevity once you actually live in them. When a scheme is too rigid, it leaves little room for a home to evolve naturally alongside the people in it.\u2019<\/p>\n Dayna\u00a0Isom Johnson, Etsy<\/a> trend expert, agrees, ‘Overly styled interiors, matching sets, overly curated gallery walls, and homes designed primarily for social media are starting to feel dated. What\u2019s replacing them is a more personal approach \u2013 fewer pieces, richer colour, and spaces that feel collected over time rather than styled all at once.’<\/p>\n 4. Boucle<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future\/Anna Stathaki)<\/p>\n In the last few years, boucle has been the go-to upholstery material, loved for its textured, tactile finish. But it\u2019s getting to the point where there\u2019s been a little too much boucle and we\u2019re turning to more natural textures and materials such as linen, embracing pieces like this M&S pure linen cushion<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dw9zxDA2EaJzNzBiimuWMg.jpg\")
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