Interior Trends Set to Dominate 2026

2026 interiors are driven by mood. From grounded and tactile to deep and immersive to bold and uplifting. Tikkurila’s Authentic, Visionary and Expressive trends set the tone.

Trend 1

Authentic

Authentic is a return to calm, grounded interiors. It favours soft neutrals, clay tones and muted greys that feel natural to live with. Materials matter as much as colour: linen, oak, stone and gentle textures that diffuse light and soften a room’s edges. Homes designed with Authentic don’t try to impress. They prioritise warmth, comfort and a sense of ease, creating spaces that are restorative rather than performative.

Trend 2

Visionary

Visionary embraces depth and atmosphere. It replaces bright openness with rich, immersive tones that create intimacy and focus. Deep greens, ink blues and complex browns frame light beautifully, turning ordinary rooms into quiet retreats. Visionary works especially well in bedrooms, studies and evening spaces, where shadows add character and colour becomes a cocoon rather than a backdrop.

Trend 3

Expressive

Expressive is colour with confidence and intent. It favours bold tones used in focused ways to energise a space rather than overwhelm it. Think accent recesses, door frames, cabinetry and studio corners that act as visual sparks. Blues, corals and sunlit yellows bring personality and momentum, helping every room tell its own story.