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Interior design report

What "home" means to us has really changed over time, adapting to new realities and lifestyles. We've gone from home being a shelter during the pandemic to it opening up to social occasions again. This new community space invites us to spend time with loved ones, welcome guests, and organise dinner parties and games nights, so friends and family stay over. 

A living room with a Gunnared dark-blue LILLESÄTER swivel easy chair in soft fabric beside an off-white sofa and green plants.
“46% of Spaniards say that their home is their favourite place”
Life at Home ReportIKEA

Living room trends

The living room has come to be the heart of the house, a space for relaxing and socialising. This multifunctional space is designed to move with your lifestyle, from leisure activities and relaxing to working from home, and it's where:

 

  • The television has stopped being the focus of the room, with trends leaning towards hiding the screen. 
  • The sofa takes centre stage in the room.
  • Flexible furniture is key to adapting to different activities.

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A living room with a dark-blue JÄTTEBO four-seat sofa with chaise longue, complemented by a round table and decorative items.
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Kitchen trends

The home kitchen is turning increasingly professional, becoming a space where cooking is no longer just a functional task but an activity linked to experimentation, continuous learning and the enjoyment of food.  

- For foodies, the kitchen turns into a playground that is perfect for trying new recipes, complete with a dedicated corner for coffee or wine lovers.

- Those who hardly use the kitchen prefer to reduce the size of this room to give more space to the living room.

- Blend top-of-the-range tech with a handmade aesthetic for an on-trend look.

Discover this kitchen
A modern kitchen featuring light-grey ASPUDDEN kitchen fronts, dark-beige walls, wooden floors and a white kitchen worktop.
Discover this kitchen
“28% of Spaniards are planning on moving in the next 2 years and 27% are thinking of renovating or doing touch ups to their home”
Life at Home ReportIKEA

Bedroom trends

The bedroom takes on a new meaning, becoming a true extension of the home, especially in the context of shared flats.​

 

  • It's as if it were a mini flat of its own, with multifunctional solutions to personalise the space and optimise storage.
  • Visual calm and tidiness are the principles to stick by.
  • More personal decorations, photos, books, plants and objects turn this space into your own emotional haven that reflects your personality.

The bedroom of your dreams
A colourful bedroom features a white and bright-pink HÄRLIR duvet cover and pillowcases with a floral pattern on the bed.
A bedroom with a pink/green ÄLVSJÖSKOGEN cushion cover placed on a green GURLI cushion cover stacked on a stool.
The bedroom of your dreams

Bathroom trends

Bathrooms have moved towards a trend of self-care. The bathroom has transformed into a place where personal hygiene meets relaxation time, reflecting the taste, style and values of those who live in the home.

 

  • Elevate the experience for your guests with items that transform your bathroom or guest bathroom into a space worthy of a hotel. 
  • Beautiful yet functional. Although aesthetics are becoming more important, everyday use requires a practical space.

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A sunlit bathroom with RÅGRUND trolley, towel rack chair and wash stand in natural bamboo. A large plant is in the corner.
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Workspace trends

Incorporating work into the home drives a new approach to work furniture, defined by the concept of chic ergonomics, where functionality and physical comfort are combined with an aesthetic that blends in with the rest of the home.

 

  • Ergonomics and comfort are top of mind, with a need for solutions that support good posture while working.
  • Warm spaces that bring comfort are key, blending fabric or leather upholstery with wood and metals in matte finishes.

Set up your workspace in the living room
A dark-beige KRYLBO swivel chair stands at a white LÄNGDHOPP pull-out desk near a window in a small living area.
Set up your workspace in the living room
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Colour of the year 2026

PANTONE selects a colour every year that captures the global zeitgeist, reflecting collective desire in the form of a single, distinct hue. The colour of the year for 2026 is Cloud Dancer. 

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