If there is one aspect of design we should all expect to see more of in 2026, it's the continuation of statement-making accents. Particularly in the way of high-shine lacquered surfaces. Why? Because gloss orchestrates a beautiful harmony between natural materials and our more high-impact design choices. If you don't believe me, just look at the Heal's newly extended Lando collection.
Designed exclusively for Heal’s by Magnus Pettersen, the Lando collection in Heal's AW2025 furniture launch combines natural wood, mid-century style, and lacquered finishes for a dynamic design recipe. However, Livingetc's editor, Hugh Metcalf, says it's the glossy, lacquered finishes that make it feel so contemporary. "High-shine furniture was by far one of the biggest interior design trends I spotted at Milan Design Week this year. It's a way designers are introducing color, playing with how light reflects, and bringing new and unexpected material combinations to designer pieces."
