Each season brings with it a new print or pattern that sets the tone for trends for months to come. Autumn is a particularly exciting time, when a shift in weather means homeware trends turn to warm, moody colour palettes designed to make your space feel as cosy as possible. Tortoiseshell is a trend we've particularly noticed picking up for autumn, and a kitchen is the perfect place to try it out.
Tortoiseshell is no new concept, in fact, it's been around as early as the 17th century and is seen anywhere from eyeglasses to lamps. While it's a versatile pattern and colour palette, it also picks up as a more stand-out trend when similar shades are having a moment. Brown has been a popular kitchen trend in 2025 and heading into 2026, so it's only natural that we see this reflected in the tortoiseshell revival.
