13th January 2026
As we step into 2026, interior design is moving in a clear and confident direction. Across leading publications, clear themes have emerged: homes are warmer in tone, richer in texture, and increasingly personal.
If you’re stuck for ideas on decorating your home, here are a few of the interior design trends that are sure to shape this year.
Whatever the weather outside, you can use earthy colours such as caramel, muted terracottas and olive greens to create a warm, cosy feel. Tip: If you don’t want to go for large areas of colour, add warm colours through furnishings or accessories.
Smooth, minimal finishes layered with tactile materials bring warmth and visual interest while keeping interiors timeless. The result? A home that feels calm, grounded and effortlessly stylish. Tip: Opt for durable, nature-inspired finishes that combine practicality with visual appeal.
Perfectly styled rooms might look stunning, but feel neither authentic nor lived in. Homes this year are increasingly shaped by a relaxed, personal and even imperfect approach to design. Tip: Be proud to display meaningful objects or collections – they might be quirky, but they tell a story.
These trends reinforce something we’ve always believed at McDermott Homes: your home should look and feel warm and timeless, but most importantly – yours.
