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Milan Furniture Fair 2026: Discover the trends that are now moving into our homes

Every spring, the design world looks to Milan. At the Salone del Mobile 2026, one thing is clear: our homes are getting warmer, more personal, and more layered. Minimalism is stepping back - and in its place, spaces with character, texture, and real stories are taking over. We've picked out the key trends for you and show you how to bring them home - easily and without breaking the bank. Let yourself be inspired!

A living room with a Gunnared dark blue LILLESÄTER swivel easy chair in soft fabric beside an off-white sofa and green plants.

Your home, dressed to impress

Deeper colours, layered fabrics, furniture that feels complete. In 2026, living spaces aren't just styled- they're dressed. Rich, darker tones are replacing the beige and white that dominated for over a decade, giving rooms a warmer, more settled feel. And it's not just about what you buy- it's about what you choose to display. A souvenir from a trip, a handmade find, something with a story behind it. These little things are what give a home its real character.

A STOCKHOLM 2025 glass in the living room
A living room features a black-brown KALLAX shelving unit holding books and decorative items beside a grey sofa.
An oak veneer/dark brown STOCKHOLM 2025 shelving unit in the living room
A living room features a Gunnared dark blue LILLESÄTER swivel easy chair made of fabric, beside a plant and a record player.
A white textile/brass-plated STOCKHOLM 2025 floor lamp

The most beautiful things are never perfect

Smooth and flawless is out. Texture, character, and the trace of human hands are in. Ceramics with slight irregularities, wood with visible grain, rattan and coarsely woven textiles - these materials give spaces depth and a calm, grounded quality. Objects that don't try too hard feel honest, age beautifully, and make a room feel like somewhere you actually want to be.

The 90s are back - and they brought better furniture

Rounded shapes, softer lines, and a lighter, more playful take on design – the nineties are making a comeback, and honestly, it suits us. The new IKEA PS collection channels exactly this spirit: familiar in feeling, new in execution. The idea of air-filled furniture has been part of IKEA's design exploration since the nineties - and it's only now been truly realised. Comfortable, functional, and just a little unexpected.

A with inflatable seat/back cushion/Knäbäck bright green IKEA PS 2026 easy chair
A living room features a black SKÅLBODA armchair with two PELARKÖRSBÄR cushion covers, a wooden coffee table, and a soft rug.
The colourful BYAKORRE open shelving unit holding coloured products such as a lamp, speaker, folders, books and mini chests.
A white BAGGBODA side table in the living room
A patio with a light grey SKOGSÖN outdoor easy chair with a reddish-brown cushion, and plants and a side table beside it.

Materials that you want to touch

In 2026, materials are making themselves felt - literally. Linen, velvet, untreated wood: surfaces and textures you instinctively reach out to touch. Rugs underfoot, curtains that soften the light, bedding that makes you want to stay a little longer. Tactile quality is what turns a house into a home. It's the difference between a space that photographs well and one that truly feels good to live in.