Noah Webb / Interior Design: Kishani Perera
A new year has a way of shaking things up, and in 2026, home design is leaning way into personality. Think bolder patterns, sculptural shapes, and details that feel playful yet polished. From stripes that cover and ceilings to lighting that steals the spotlight and greenery that climbs, these decorating trends are all about making a statement without sacrificing livability. Read on for the design movements we’re seeing everywhere and that we predict will continue to gain traction in 2026.
Christian Torres; Interior Design: Tali Roth and Tina Rich
1. Strong Stripes
Stripes have been (and will always be) in style, but their bolder forms, louder palettes, and innovative applications have recently caught our attention. Case in point: The crown and ceiling of this workspace, designed by interior designers Tali Roth and Tina Rich, featured in Everybody Loves Stripes, the latest book by fabric and wallpaper giant Schumacher. Statement ceilings are making big moves, with designers and homeowners adorning the fifth wall in playful patterns and saturated colors to draw the eye up and create an impressive impact without overwhelming the room.
Julie Soefer
2. Circles & Spheres
Bubbled and baubled details are making the rounds across furniture, lighting, and decorative accents. Combined with natural materials, high-shine finishes, and candy-coated colorways, each piece feels sophisticated yet undeniably whimsical. They play well with others, too, creating a dynamic juxtaposition with adjacent geometric or furniture pieces with straight lines (such as a Parsons table or a brutalist-inspired piece). If your space feels a bit boring, reach for an accent like this to round out the square lines.
Ryan Linnegar; Interior Design: Studio Albus
3. Multi-light Pendants
Statement light fixtures are an instant way to make a major visual impact. This year, it’s all about the multilight fixtures, with their swagged cords and expansive, room-sweeping footprints (like the one above in a space by Studio Albus interior design). The shades’ varied heights create an ultradynamic, layered effect that guides the eye and light throughout the room. For added impact, look for a piece with pendants in varied colors, sizes, and/or heights.
Related: How to Install a Light Fixture for a Fast Room Refresh
4. Green Marble
If you haven’t heard, the ’90s are back—and green marble is no exception. Once a hallmark of high-gloss glam and downtown decadence, the material has re-emerged in unapologetic ways. The material is being utilized in grand and detailed ways: on tables, floors, walls, countertops, and even ceilings (via light fixtures). Swirls of marbleized veining, nestled in deep hues of emerald and jade, are inherently dramatic yet have an earthy, organic quality that’s surprisingly easy to live with.
Justin Jordan; Interior Design: Bethany Adams
5. Climbing Houseplants
Step aside, Fiddle Leaf Fig. When it comes to indoor plants, the clingier the better. Interior designers are using vining plants such as pothos (shown) and philodendron to create a fanciful indoor jungle effect in every room of the house, like in this kitchen by Bethany Adams. Attach clear hooks to the wall to provide tendrils with something to hold onto.
Related: How to Propagate Your Houseplants to Expand Your Collection
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