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In 2026, the trends in home decor will be...

In 2026, the trends in home decor will be a focus on well-being, a love of retro, colors, playfulness, and an appreciation for everything handmade. Soft shapes and colors, as well as a closeness to nature, are on the surface, and home decor should be layered and personal.

A room with a coat rack, posters and shelves on the walls. A SANDKORN rattan lamp hangs from the ceiling.

The five biggest interior design trends of 2026

Well-being, colors, playfulness and soft shapes – that's the interior design year 2026 in a nutshell.

1. Holistic well-being

This trend is all about the whole – how your home feels, sounds, smells and looks. Utilising technology and smart solutions such as smart lighting, air purifiers, smart blinds and speakers help to transform your home into an oasis of atmospheric well-being. Green plants, hanging plants and an herb garden on the kitchen counter or balcony bring a sense of closeness to nature. Home is a haven for relaxation and enjoyment of life, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world.

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A dark blue VAPPEBY bluetooth speaker lamp for outdoor use on a dark grey VITTSKÄR coffee table. Afternoon light outdoors.
An in/outdoor grey GRADVIS plant pot
SMÖRLING tray, ARTISTISK tray, GRÅMÖRT tray and dishes from the IKEA 365+ series.
A bright bathroom with ÄNGSJÖN sink unit, cabinets and drawers in oak veneer.
Handmade bamboo KLYNNON pot with SVÄMSKOG watering ball.
A BUSKBO rattan/Djupvik white lounge chair in a light-filled bedroom.
A white-gray STARKVIND air purifier on the floor of an atmospheric bedroom.
A gray KIVIK daybed in a blue bedroom with a Strelitzia nicolai plant.

2. Naturalness and craftsmanship

The cornerstones of a natural and artisanal style are natural materials, a harmonious color palette, soft and sculptural shapes, and layering. Straight angles are replaced by curves, and synthetic fibers are replaced by linen, wool, and cotton. Add a ceramic vase, a wool rug, something hand-woven, leather, or linen curtains to your interior - the key to style is in textures and soothing tones.

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A rattan NARRKOLV pendant lamp against a green wall above floral bedding.
Colorful hand-woven low-pile rug from the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection.
STOCKHOLM chair, oak veneer and leather, next to an oak veneer dining table from the same series.
A brass-colored STOCKHOLM 2025 bowl and an armchair from the same collection in the living room.
Hand-woven baskets from the MÄVINN collection made from natural materials, assembled together.
DVÄRGSYREN wall mirror in oak veneer.
Pink FÄRGKLAR coffee cup.
FRYKSÅS rattan cabinet and desk.

3. A playfully decorated home

A playful home is built on personal details, splashes of color and prints, and objects that are chosen with a little sparkle in the corner of your eye. Scandinavian minimalism changes to layered maximalism and familiar white and gray to a joy of color. If the playful style appeals to you, but also scares you a little, try adding color at the beginning, for example with just a striped vase, ceramics decorated with dots and splashes, or colorful floral patterns.

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In the living room, there is a yellow and white striped BLODBJÖRK vase on top of a light lilac EKET shelf.
Brown-orange FRÖVÄXT vase with a smiley face.
A black/smart STARKVIND air purifier
LÅDMAKARE storage set, including a yellow KÄLLARHALS vase.
A dining area with a light colour scheme, glass-door cabinets, plants and art, all lit by a KUDDLAVA pendant and table lamp.
Two orange SKÅLBODA armchairs against a pink background.
Grey-green JORDMÅNEN hooks on a blue wall. Sunglasses hanging from the hooks.
A colorful living room with green plants, a round LISABO table and three red YNGVAR chairs.

4. Retro and vintage love

Retro interior design is characterized by timelessness, strong curved lines and contrasts, and a 70s vibe. The materials include wood, marble, natural stone, and velvet. In terms of colors, the soulful retro style consists of burgundy, walnut, oak, moss green, and shades of brown and orange. 

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A cushion with a STOCKHOLM 2025 cushion cover lies on a STOCKHOLM 2025 armchair on a STOCKHOLM 2025 rug.
A close-up of the TVÅMASTAD LED table lamp with a flower in a vase next to it.
Black BONDIS wall clock and orange VARMBLIXT table/wall lamp on a green wall.
Two LÅDMAKARE oak veneer bookcases and two GULLSUDARE rice paper lamps.
Green and brown KONSTFULL vase.
STOCKHOLM 2025 table lamp and STOCKHOLM 2025 vase on top of RÅDMANSJÖ cabinet.
MITTLED LED strip light in a kitchen with a checkered floor and oak veneer VOXTORP doors.
A black NISSAFORS trolley in a bathroom with green wall tiles and a terrazzo-patterned floor.

5. Color to life

In this interior design trend, too, the minimalist Scandi style with its white and grey tones is giving way to warm, rich, earthy tones. Terracotta and sand tones, as well as olive green and saffron yellow, shine in textiles and wall surfaces, and the boldest ones even paint the ceiling of the space to match the walls. The harmonious style is crowned by deep blue details amidst natural tones.

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Beige-blue BITTERSÖTA fabric made to measure, as well as interior accessories and textiles.
Striped blue and white KRUT BRÄNNARE decorative cushion cover on a beige STOCKHOLM 2025 sofa.
The kitchen has oak veneer VOXTORP doors and brown-toned wall tiles, as well as green plants on the window.
Mouth-blown brown STOCKHOLM 2025 glass vase and yellow table lamp with window from the collection.
An orange MUSKOTBLOMMA pot suitable for indoor and outdoor use in the living room.
A FAXÄLVEN mirror in a green-tiled bathroom, above a white ÄNGSJÖN vanity unit.
JÄTTEBO sofa finished with a yellow-green Samsala cover.
Dark green floral KÄRRDUNÖRT duvet cover set.

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