By Victoria Pearson Interiors 07.01.2026

Pinterest Just Dropped Its 2026 Trend Forecast – Here’s What’s In

Based on millions of searches, saves, and pins, these are the interior styles you'll see everywhere this year.

The new year has a way of shifting how we want our homes to feel. And after what feels like seasons of restraint and pared-back minimalism, interiors in 2026 look to be leaning toward greater expression – richer textures and spaces designed to evoke feeling just as much as function.

According to Pinterest’s latest trend forecast, people are drawing inspiration from art history, fantasy, travel, and global craft traditions to curate homes that feel transporting yet liveable. From modern Deco glamour to romantic gothic tones and cool blue palettes, we’ve rounded up our favourite Pinterest interior trends set to shape the year ahead.

1. Neo Deco

Art Deco returns in 2026, but not as you’ve known it – this iteration is sharpened and unmistakably modern. Pinterest predicts a revival defined by geometric motifs, chevrons and fan arches, reworked in sleeker materials like chrome, polished brass, and glossy stone.

In interiors, Neo Deco translates to confident shapes and reflective finishes (used with restraint). Think: sculptural lighting, curved furniture with crisp edges, red or green marble accents, and metallic detailing that adds polish rather than excess. According to Pinterest’s internal data, searches for “red marble bathroom” have increased by 80% over the past year, while “antique bar cart” has seen a 100% rise in searches.

This Deco era comes without the nostalgia hit, reintroduced as something bold but functional – well-suited to contemporary apartments and smaller spaces where a single statement piece can carry the room.

2. FunHaus

Bold and glamorous doesn’t have to come at the expense of fun. Or “FunHaus”, to be specific – a circus-inspired aesthetic that embraces stripes, exaggerated proportions, and a “wink of clownish charm”. While the idea might sound… whimsical, Pinterest notes that the key to nailing this trend is balance (not the tightrope kind).

In practice, FunHaus interiors rely on contrast: bold pattern paired with neutral backdrops, sculptural furniture offset by simple materials, and graphic details used sparingly. This might be a striped ceiling in a powder room, a curved armchair in a primary colour, or a playful lamp that injects personality without tipping into novelty. Mostly, it’s about joy and confidence – spaces that don’t take themselves too seriously, but still feel thoughtful.

3. Laced Up

Fashion and interiors have long been inspirational bedfellows, and this time lace is finding its spotlight in 2026. Pinterest’s data points to a renewed appreciation for delicacy and detail, particularly through textiles and decorative accents (searches for “lace doily” are up by 105%).

Curious about how this might manifest in your home? It might be as subtle as lace-trimmed cushions, or event crochet throws, vintage doilies reframed as wall art, and sheer curtains that diffuse natural light. Laced Up interiors are designed to feel intimate and tactile (layered, rather than styled), and pair beautifully with natural fibres like linen, cotton and timber.

4. Afrohemian Décor

Afrohemian décor brings together African design traditions and bohemian ease, creating interiors rich in colour, texture, and cultural storytelling.

Afrohemian interiors are layered rather than over-styled – mixing pattern with pattern, old with new, and handmade elements with everyday furniture – and Pinterest predicts a rise in Nigerian textiles, Ethiopian art, handwoven baskets, and natural fibre rugs for 2026. It’s a style that rewards slow curation, prioritising pieces with history and meaning over trend-driven décor.

5. Opera Aesthetic

Divas, assemble! For 2026, interiors are veering theatrical. Pinterest’s Opera Aesthetic prediction points to a return of drama: sweeping drapery, deep colour palettes, florals and candlelit ambience inspired by vintage theatres and grand performance spaces.

For our homes, this means leaning into mood. Heavy curtains, velvet upholstery, dark woods and rich reds or burgundies create spaces designed for evenings rather than daylight, and searches for “masquerade décor” have risen by 40%. But don’t mistake the Opera Aesthetic for excess for excess’ sake – it’s about atmosphere and a sense of occasion, even in everyday rituals like dinner at home (napkins, anyone?).

6. Cabbage Crush

While the name certainly appears to be rooted in food culture, Cabbage Crush also reflects a broader interiors shift toward kitchens as expressive, lived-in spaces. Pinterest’s trend data highlights a renewed focus on vegetables, fermentation, and hands-on cooking – all of which point to kitchens becoming warmer and more tactile.

For us? We’re reaching for rustic looking ceramics, well-used cookware on display, textured tiles, and earthy colour palettes. Kitchens that feel less like showrooms and more like working rooms again – spaces that celebrate mess, experimentation and comfort.

7. Mystic Outlands

Inspired by misty landscapes and far-flung destinations, the Mystic Outlands trend taps into a desire for escapism through environment in 2026. Key influences? Pinterest points to moody natural settings, “distant ruins swallowed by mist, naturally-occurring spirals and moody, enchanting forests.” At home, this aesthetic is expressed through deep greens, stone greys, raw timber and layered lighting.

Think low lamps, textured rugs, organic shapes, and materials that feel grounding and elemental. Mystic Outlands’ “fairytale meets fever dream” interiors are calm but atmospheric – spaces designed to slow you down and expand your horizons.

8. Cool Blue

Pantone’s colour of the year might be Cloud Dancer (a “billowy, ethereal white”), but Pinterest is dubbing Cool Blue the defining colour story of 2026. Predicting a shift toward icy, blue-toned palettes – helmed by Millennials and Gen-Z – the hue’s “subzero sophistication” indicates crisp and serene interior landscapes this year.

In the home, cool blues seem to be most striking when paired with texture: linen bedding, brushed steel, pale timber or matte ceramics. Rather than coastal clichés, this is a cooler (pardon the pun), more restrained interpretation – glacier blues, steel greys, and frosted finishes that bring a sense of calm and clarity to bedrooms and living spaces.

9. Vamp Romantic

If you ask us, romance is always in. But this year it’s taking on a new, gothic-skewed relevance with Vamp Romantic. In beauty, Pinterest predicts an embrace of “after-dark aesthetics”, shadow, and contrast, while at home this might translate to deep-hued wall colours, layered textiles, low lighting, and antique accents. Black doesn’t necessarily dominate, but it can anchor the space, allowing rich materials like velvet, silk, and linen to shine.