Begone, neutral sofas! 2026 is ushering in a new era of whimsy, color, pattern, and general boldness on the fabric of our couches. For inspiration, Homes & Gardens is turning to the original era of maximalism, the swinging '60s. Interiors in this period were ultra-patterned and bright. One example can be found in the home that singer Neil Young shared with the other members of Buffalo Springfield in 1967.
In an archival image, Neil reclines on a quilted floral living room sofa in the Ocean-side Malibu house. A patterned, fringed pillow supports his head, demonstrating the fearlessness around print during the '60s. It feels at once bohemian and chic.
