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What’s In and What’s Out in Interior Styling – 2026

Every year, trends around home styling shifts. Some ideas fade, others evolve, and a few stick around because they genuinely work. So, what’s in and what’s out in interior styling in 2026?

For anyone interested in interiors and interested in freshening the look and feel of their space, understanding what trends are currently in and what’s out can help with thinking and planning on how to freshen a space and help to ensure the space feels more intentional.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s trending now in interior styling and what stylists are starting to move away from.

Concept 1

What’s Out – ultra-minimal surfaces with nothing on them

What’s In – warm, layered texture

  • Layers of texture that feel lived in and tactile.
  • Clean lines still matter, but empty or stark spaces are giving way to warmth and dimension. Think woven textiles, linen, carved wood, plaster finishes, natural fibres, and tactile objects that cue comfort without clutter.

Styling tip: Pair a smooth sofa with a selection of linen and chunky textile cushions, rattan accents, and a low-pile wool rug.

Concept 2

What’s Out – matchy sets of decorative items

What’s In – personal objects with meaning

  • Curated pieces with story, memory, or personal significance.
  • Generic décor used to be safe – today it’s forgettable. Stylists are encouraging homes filled with objects that mean something: heirlooms, handmade ceramics, travel finds, art with a personal connection.
  • Comfort, nostalgia, and texture are prominent

Styling tip: Display a small collection of objects you truly love rather than rows of identical candles or vases.

Concept 3

What’s Out – all-white everywhere

What’s In – rich colour with restraint

  • Muted gems, terracotta, sage, moody blues and earthy neutrals
  • White walls still have a place, but stylists are pushing beyond stark minimalism. Walls in warm neutrals or restrained colour, anchored by natural light and balanced with neutral furniture, feel fresh and grounded.

Styling tip: Try a warm neutral backdrop – it can help make textiles and art feel more intentional.

Concept 4

What’s Out – rigid lines and overly angular furniture

What’s In – organic shapes and soft curves

  • Curved sofas, rounded tables, and arched mirrors add a sense of flow and ease.
  • Soft geometry feels less rigid and more welcoming, particularly when mixed with straight lines for balance.

Styling tip: Pair a curved lounge with a linear sideboard or shelving unit so the room doesn’t feel one-note.

Concept 5

What’s Out – faux plants or token greenery

What’s In – Biophilic accents – real plants that integrate with daily life

  • Greenery isn’t new, but the treatment is getting more thoughtful.
  • Instead of a single faux fiddle leaf here and there, designers are mixing real plants of varying heights and textures to bring life into spaces.

Styling tip: Build a plant corner with a tall palm or dracaena, a mid-size fern, and a low trailing plant. Choose pots with natural materials — clay, terracotta or stone.

Concept 6

What’s Out – traditional use of rugs only under sofas

What’s In – textural rugs in unconventional spots – layered rugs and rugs in unexpected places

  • Layering rugs – a jute rug under a patterned wool rug, for example adds a collected feeling.
  • Designers are also placing rugs in spots like hallways, kitchens, and bedrooms to define zones and add softness.

Styling tip: Use a runner in a long hallway or layer a small statement rug over a larger natural-fibre base.

Concept 7

What’s Out – fast, trend-driven décor

What’s In – genuine craft and artisanal touches – handmade, locally crafted pieces

  • There’s a renewed appreciation for craftsmanship.
  • Hand-thrown ceramics, hand-woven textiles, custom joinery.
  • Pieces that tell stories owners can connect with.

Concept 8

What’s Out – rooms with one single, fixed function

What’s In – flexible spaces that work harder – multi-purpose living areas 

  • Spaces need to do more these days.
  • Stylists are creating spaces that flex – a living room that doubles as a workspace, a bedroom that feels like a retreat and has a creative nook.

Styling tip: use subtle zoning – a rug, lighting, or some form of screening to separate functions without building walls.

To wrap up

Interior styling in 2026 is showing signs that styling isn’t about rigid rules or reactive trends. It’s about spaces that feel warm, curated, personal and functional.

There’s a definite trend of moving away from sterile minimalism and filler décor, and leaning into depth, meaning, and comfort without excess.

If you’re refreshing a space this year, start with texture, colour that feels intentional, and objects that matter. That combination will help keep your space feeling current and genuinely inviting.

Have fun with it!

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