Our ’26 Interior Trends Review – Neo Deco, Cool Blues & Cosy Curves
17th Dec 2025Posted by Laura Rich on 17th Dec 2025
2026 will see us designing for comfort, authenticity and a little escapism, mixing nostalgic throwbacks with statement-making style.
Laura Rich, our in-house interiors expert and Creative Lead for Product, gets her teeth stuck into the big interiors takeaways for UK homes, breaking down the key themes (including from the shiny new Pinterest Predicts report, and that controversial Pantone Colour Of The Year) and how you can use them at home.
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The 2026 Interiors Trends Big Picture – A Tale Of 2 Paths
I’m seeing two distinct schools of thought with the trends we’ll see in 2026. ‘Bold & Dramatic’ vs ‘Grounded & Earthy’ but both tied together by common threads. Nostalgia is a core theme at the heart of it all, and something we’re tapping into here at Furniturebox, too – take a style we loved, revamp it a bit, do it again with a twist – because nostalgia is about the familiar, and familiar things make us feel safe. And, both of these style paths focus on curated personality as we try to counter digital overload with a bit of escapism.
The Bold & The Beautiful
The Pinterest Predicts 2026 report and various other interior design gurus have earmarked some maximalist trends such as ‘FunHaus’ (circus‑inspired stripes, sculptural silhouettes, playful curves), ‘Glamoratti’ (’80s revival full of chunky metallics and drama), ‘Opera Aesthetic’ (lush drapery, red roses) and ‘Neo Deco’ (a new take on the jazz age), all full of drama, with layered, rich colours and fabrics.
Academic & Earthy
This softer, more every-day, practical look is the flip side. Still very full of personality, but with a ‘windswept, misty-woodland-walk with a bookbag’ vibe. ‘Wilderkind’ (soft, nature‑inspired animal/forest motifs), Mystic Outlands (enchanted, mossy greens, stony greys), Poetcore (tweed, leather, aged wood, handwritten charm) and ‘Mid Century Library’ (50s inspired functional, simple wood and warm fabrics) all layer natural textures, botanicals, carved wood, and artisan textiles.
‘Neo Deco’ Is The Headline 2026 Home Trend
If Art Deco’s 1920s–30s glamour had a modern, sleeker cousin, it’d be Neo Deco. “Bold, glam, with just a touch of the eccentric”, with crisp chevrons, fan arches and geometric lines edged in chrome or brass. It’s the décor stand‑out in Pinterest’s report for 2026. This style is full of fluted details, scalloped shades, brass inlay, and jewel‑tone or moodier palettes of burgundy and chocolate against navy, smoked mirror, marble and velvet.
How To Bring It Home
Start with one statement piece. A brass lamp, a bar cart, or fluted sideboard, then layer metallic hardware and geometric patterns. Pair with rounded silhouettes (see curve comfort below) for a Deco‑meets‑modern conversation.
Our Jolene Maroon Velvet Armchair, Penrose Walnut & Cream Marble Round Side Table, Urbi Black Metal and Glass Tall 2 Door Cabinet, Opaline Grey Deco Style Wall Mirror & will nail that modern Gatsby meets Poirot vibe.
‘Curve Comfort’ Is The 2025 Favourite That’s Staying Strong
Rounded silhouettes – those curvy sofas, cocooning armchairs, oval coffee tables and pill‑shaped consoles – aren’t going anywhere. Designers flagged curves as the standout furniture direction in 2025, and that momentum will continue into 2026.
How To Bring It Home
Pair a curved sofa + round coffee table to create a sociable “conversation arc.” Offset angular tables with curved chairs and an arched lamps or a round rug.
Our Penrose black wood rounded console table, Sutton stone effect pebble coffee table, Layla cream fabric swivel dining chair, Line Wood Wall Mirror & Joceline Black Marble Round Table Lamp have curves for days
Layering Textures, Fabrics & Mixed Materials
2026 is going to be tactile. Layer bouclé, brushed wool, linen, silk and velvet, wicker, wood and rattan. Mix brass, chrome, stone and wood (which is a big vibe for the Neo Deco trends). Or, go nature‑first with oak + linen + terracotta. The result is richness without clutter.
How To Bring It Home
Layering works best when you mix at least three textures, e.g. a bouclé sofa with linen curtains and velvet cushions. Combine hard and soft materials (marble with wool, brass with timber) and add tactile accessories such as ceramic vases or rattan tables for depth and warmth.
Our Penrose Round Walnut & Marble Dining Table, Delta Tan Faux Leather Dining Chairs, Bobby Green Jumbo Corduroy Double Sofa Bed & Iko Wood & Cream Chair all layer & mix materials beautifully
Streamlined Style - 1930s to Mid-Century Magic
I’m seeing a definite resurgence in Mid‑Century Modern and 1930s–1950s influences. Functional, honest materials and craftsmanship, refined curves, cabinetry that works hard, and lighting with architectural clarity. These eras harmonise with 2026’s desire for furniture that’s grounded in real life yet stylish. Neo Deco itself nods to late‑Art‑Deco/Streamline Moderne of the ’30s, too, so again, we’re seeing a duality in trends – the bold, and the slightly more grounded sides of the same coin.
How To Bring It Home
To nail this look, go for streamlined, unfussy wood pieces with tapered legs, in walnut or teak finishes. Pair sculptural lighting and curved armchairs with honest materials like wood, glass, and metal for a look that’s timeless yet practical.
Our Theo Wood & Brass Table Lamp, Venetian Vintage Style Silver Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror, Lynton Wooden Dining Table, 4 Chairs & Bench Set & Cassia Accent Chair (coming soon!) all have that distinct form & function of Mid-Century pieces
The 2026 Colour Conversation – ‘Cool Blue’ vs ‘Cloud Dancer’
Pinterest Picks Blue
Pinterest flags icy, cool blue as a cross‑category colour moment for 2026; glacier tones, frosted finishes, opalescent and holographic accents spilling from fashion into interiors. Use it for painted panelling, velvet upholstery, bouclé throws or glazed ceramics. It dovetails with romantic Regency/Bridgerton rooms and soft cottagecore when paired with chalky whites, fine florals, lace trims and antique brass.
Pantone Shoots For The Clouds
Pantone named Cloud Dancer, a billowy, balanced white, as 2026’s Colour of the Year, a calming “blank canvas” in a noisy world. Design‑wise, it’s a versatile scaffold that flatters both cool and warm palettes (including Cool Blue) and spotlights texture and form.
Dulux Do The Best Of Both Worlds
Dulux’s 2026 Colour Forecast sets out 3 separate palettes – ‘Evoke’, ‘Elemental’ and ‘Ethereal’, all mixing neutrals with rich and warm tones. ‘Evoke’ is nod to maximalism and self-expression, layering earthy pinks, mustard-golds, deep grape, blue and red accents. ‘Elemental’ is toned-down and timeless, centring on warm neutrals, grey-browns, caramels, coffee hues, charcoal, and a base of off-whites. Lastly, the Dulux ‘Ethereal’ palette is soft and restorative, blending sage greens, blush pinks, mauves, plus soft blues. The Dulux forecast really straddles both sides of the aisle, confirming what we’re seeing from both Pinterest and Pantone, and I can really see how these colours are underpinning the other trends we’re seeing.
The Furniturebox 2026-27 Colour Palette
We’re blending earthy tones with blues and airy neutrals that appeal to the senses, both touch and feel. There’s some nostalgic touches with pops of brights for some fun and freshness.
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