{"id":674509,"date":"2026-01-05T02:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T02:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/674509\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T02:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T02:23:19","slug":"5-home-decor-trends-fading-out-in-2026-according-to-top-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/674509\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Home Decor Trends Fading Out in 2026, According to Top Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"

ELLE Decor has covered a lot of trends this year. From the rise of \u201ccluttercore\u201d<\/a> (which might be chicer than you think) to the resurgence of Art Deco<\/a> just in time for its 100th anniversary, 2025 was brimming with opinionated takes on what was in style when it comes to interior design. But by their nature, trends come and go, so in honor of the new year, we asked top designers what they think will be on the way out in 2026. See what they said below.<\/p>\n

The Modern Farmhouse Look<\/p>\n

The oh-so-popular modern farmhouse look exudes comfort and coziness, blending contemporary lines with the traditional, rustic touches. (Think reclaimed wooden beams or shiplap walls.) However, the style may have had its moment. Fresh off creating the dazzling, lilac-infused staircase and landings at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York,<\/a> Cathy Purple Cherry of Purple Cherry Architects<\/a> says the style is on the way out. \u201cThe modern farmhouse aesthetic is fading\u2014and I\u2019m relieved to see it go,\u201d she tells ELLE Decor. \u201cModern farmhouse can be beautiful when executed with authentic materials and thoughtful restraint, but unfortunately, this was not often accomplished.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Boho-Inspired<\/p>\n

imaginima\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Neutral Rugs<\/p>\n

Rugs play an integral role in tying a room together. They can pull from the surrounding color scheme for added visual intrigue or, in the case of natural materials such as jute or sisal, create a neutral foundation for the decor to take center stage. Atlanta-based designer Laura W. Jenkins<\/a> prefers the former. \u201cFor the last couple of years and for projects going forward, I have been really into patterned rugs versus a texture or simple natural fiber,\u201d she says. \u201cWhile these solids and textures may still have a place, think about using a patterned rug to bring color and an artful touch to your room.\u201d She points to a custom Christopher Farr rug she deployed in a color-drenched dining room<\/a> as evidence of the power of artful floor coverings.<\/p>\n

Big Built-Ins<\/p>\n

Bespoke built-ins were everywhere in 2025\u2014and it\u2019s easy to see why. They maximize space (which is at a premium in most urban settings) and help keep your rooms uncluttered without being too fussy. But designer Ariel Okin,<\/a> who recently revamped a Brooklyn brownstone<\/a> for a young family, says the tides might be turning. \u201cLately we\u2019ve been seeing clients forgoing massive built-ins in exchange for vintage and antique casepieces,\u201d she tells ELLE Decor. \u201cWhile there\u2019s always a purpose for millwork, scaling back in some instances and instead utilizing a piece with patina for storage is a nice trend we\u2019ve noticed as of late.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pattern Mixing<\/p>\n

Designer Phillip Thomas of Phillip Thomas Inc.<\/a> is a pro at masterminding rooms with vibrant colors and dramatic furnishings. Next year, however, he\u2019s hoping designers move away from the all-out-maximalist look that\u2019s been trending lately. \u201cPattern mixing needs to stay in 2025!\u201d he tells ELLE Decor. \u201cI love a well done, layered moment but there has to be an intention to the pattern mix\u2014elements, colors, textures\u2014that have underlying, unifying elements.\u201d Otherwise, the resulting space can come off as visually chaotic. \u201cThe goal should be to have spaces that feel like we brought old elements together with new elements for a collected feel.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

Sebastian Doerken\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

White-Box Rooms <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t tell Pantone,<\/a> but it looks like the company\u2019s 2026 Color of the Year,<\/a> a stark-white hue called Cloud Dancer,<\/a> might not be sparking joy among interior designers. When asked about what she hopes to leave behind in 2025, Sag Harbor designer Allison Babcock<\/a> has a simple answer: \u201cWhite rooms!\u201d Indeed, even though Babcock is known for coastal-chic interiors that typically use neutral shades, she hopes rooms with the absence of color don\u2019t proliferate next year. \u201cYou can still have your Pantone \u2018Cloud Dancer\u2019 moment, but create a tranquil vibe by layering different paint finishes of your chosen neutral color on walls, trim, and ceilings.\u201d She also recommends adding \u201cnatural elements like wood and stone as well as soft accessories like cashmere and fur\u2014faux is fab\u2014to create a warmth within the white.\u201d<\/p>\n

Designer Melissa Bowers of M.A. Bowers, Inc.<\/a> agrees. Her hope for next year? \u201cI want design in 2026 to move beyond the sterile white box and toward a timeless, textured future,\u201d she says. For her part, Jenkins<\/a> feels that spaces that lack color have an unfinished feel. \u201cI think there is a myth that color has to be all or nothing,\u201d she says. \u201cThere are so many ways to bring color into your home, whether it be through art, through a patterned rug, or even better, a colorful or patterned sofa. I often hear clients say, “what if I get tired of it?” But rarely have I ever had a client regret going with something that pushed the boundaries a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Geoffrey Montes is an associate editor at ELLE Decor with a serious love for all things real estate and design. Before that, he worked at Architectural Digest, Galerie, and Preservation magazines, covering everything from jaw-dropping listings to world-famous architects and design events like Salone del Mobile and Homo Faber.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ELLE Decor has covered a lot of trends this year. From the rise of \u201ccluttercore\u201d (which might be…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":674510,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3939],"tags":[4021,4020,2083,205093,4022,1331,77,1381,205092,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-674509","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-content-type-default","11":"tag-contentid-d455e524-2964-4c08-98c9-900c3123620d","12":"tag-design","13":"tag-displaytype-standard-article","14":"tag-entertainment","15":"tag-locale-us","16":"tag-shorttitle-home-decor-trends-fading-out-in-2026","17":"tag-uk","18":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115840116639010289","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/674509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=674509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/674509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/674510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=674509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=674509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=674509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}