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Livingetc
Rory Robertson

7 Design Trends Interior Designers Are Using to Create 'Snugs' in 2026 — Leaning Into Cocooning Color, Rich Texture, and "Quiet Theatricality" in 2026

Bright yellow snug with built-in bookshelves either side of a fireplace with black and white checkerboard surround.

Comfy, cozy and really quite flexible, snugs have enjoyed a boost in popularity over the last couple of years, as designers wise up to the design opportunities this room can offer. As we spend more time in our homes, and demand more from them in the way they support our comfort, wellbeing and lifestyle, this versatile room — often doubling as a home cinema, family room or chill-out space — is finally reaching its full design potential.

As a result, we're spotting fun new interior design trends tailored to this space that capitalize on its capacity for dark schemes, rich materiality and the potential to experiment — after all, a snug is less on display to visitors than a living room, and so ripe for your boldest ideas.

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