March 6, 2026

The Times: Eight stylish interior design trends for 2026

There’s a new relaxed mood taking hold in interiors. Cupboards are curved, colour palettes are grounded and patchwork — homespun or otherwise — is making a comeback. Elsewhere, fun is being had with bespoke embroidery on pieces that tell stories about their owners. Read on for the hottest home trends to try this year and beyond.

There comes a point in every cool designer’s career when they dabble in drapery. Last year the curtain-raiser was Lee Broom’s Overture wallpaper collection for Calico…This season, Gergei Erdei has partnered with Porta Romana to launch a lighting and furniture collection influenced by Roman palazzos: stars of the show are the Teatro wall light…and console table in marble.