Tired of cold, grey spaces that feel more showroom than a cosy and safe home? You’re not the only one. In 2026, interiors are all about warmth, character, and calmness. Think soft tones, natural materials, and cosy textures that make you want to stay in. Read on to gain some on-trend inspiration.
Let’s face it: The outside world has felt a little shaky lately. So it makes sense we’re craving spaces that ground us. We want homes that feel safe, warm, and genuinely comforting. And not just for one season. The shift towards natural materials and warm colour palettes is our way of saying goodbye to throwaway trends and hello to timeless, lived-in style that actually lasts.
First, say goodbye to icy whites and greys. And goodbye to colours that belong only to a season or a passing trend. The palette for 2026 is all about warmth and timeless comfort. Picture soft, warm whites, creamy beiges and rich browns, gently lifted with hints of olive green, ochre yellow or burgundy red. These shades instantly make your space feel more welcoming, lived-in and more relaxed.
Cosy tones tie everything together and bring a sense of calm and connection. Bonus: they look gorgeous alongside natural materials like rattan, cork, wicker, and stone, helping you create a space that feels effortlessly curated and inviting.
Colour sets the mood, but texture makes it real. In 2026, it’s all about soft, inviting materials that make your home feel lived-in. Floors that are lovely under bare feet set the tone. Add cosy rugs and soft fabrics and your space instantly feels welcoming.
From laminates that mimic natural wood to vinyl planks with subtle textures, there are many different product & design styles that can bring touchable surfaces into your interior. Japandi, Scandinavian, warm minimalism or Mediterranean, any of these design styles make your home feel calm, connected and effortlessly stylish.
Here's the fun part: pulling it all together. And no, you don’t have to be an interior designer to mix and match colours and textures. First step: the floor. It sets the tone for your space and you can build up from there. Think about beige-toned laminate flooring for a warm and minimalistic space or a wooden floor in a darker brown for a richer interior.
Layer in earthy shades like sand or clay tones for a cohesive base. Want more personality? Add contrast with a bold splash of colour. Don’t worry if it sounds tricky. Just follow colour wheel theory: go for analogous colours if you want harmony, or choose a contrast colour for something bolder. Still not sure what goes with what? Let BerryAlloc’s Harmony Lab do the heavy lifting. This free online guide helps you find the best colour combinations before you commit.
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Beige is great. Beige is calming. Beige is timeless. But a whole room of it? That’s oatmeal cookie energy and not in a cute way. The trick is to layer tones from the same warm family: for example beige with caramel or tan. Then add contrast with accessories. A forest green chair or burgundy pillow can take your space from bland to beautiful in seconds.
Your flooring can also help avoid the beige trap. Choosing something with a rich grain, like a rustic hardwood floor or a warm brown wooden floor. It will instantly add depth without overpowering the rest of the room.
If you love warmth, good news: it’s not going anywhere. But in 2026, it’s getting more layered and thoughtful. We’re seeing textured wood flooring with herringbone patterns, a mix of Scandi minimalism and Japandi calm, and subtle ethnic influences through handmade ceramics, woven textiles, and natural materials like bamboo and linen.
The result? Homes that feel relaxed, rooted, and just a little bit worldly. All without trying too hard.
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