PSA: Decor inspired by your childhood home is climbing the trend barometer. If 2025 was the year of 'Grandma chic', then 2026 is all about nostalgic decor that invites sentimentality, and we're here for it — provided it's done in a way that still feels modern (and yes, that's possible).
By virtue of its being, nostalgic decor is less about a specific trend itself and more about a feeling. When you look back on your childhood home, what design features do you associate with the warmth of fond memories? Perhaps it's an armchair that features in all your old Kodak prints, or maybe it's a wallpaper that takes you right back to your first bedroom. In terms of interior design? It's about creating a warm, lived-in space that has evolved organically over time (or is at least designed to feel that way).
