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Natasha Brinsmead

If 2026 is the new 2016, what does that mean for interior design trends? Get ready for 'expressive interiors' and 'confident colours'

Compilation image of various rooms decorated with colours.

Unless you avoid social media completely, the chances are you will have heard that 2026 is set to be the 'new 2016', with everything from fashion to interior design trends that were doing the rounds 10 years ago now being seen as achingly on-trend once more.

"The idea that 2026 is the new 2016 really reflects what’s trending visually right now, particularly across social media," picks up interior designer Holly Scott. "A lot of the interior design trends gaining attention feel like a return to design ideas that were popular around 10 years ago, but reworked in a more confident and considered way."

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