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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

What Does 'Good Taste' Look Like in 2026? 12 Top Designers Break Down the Fundamentals and Why It Has Zero to Do with Following Trends

Neutral London living room with a fireplace, alcove bookcases, large art, vintage objects, a striped ottoman, and two armchairs facing a blue couch.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to actually have good taste – usually while staring at a room that almost works (but somehow just doesn't) – you’re not alone. I’ve certainly been there.

It’s one of those phrases that gets thrown around in interiors, but the more designers I speak to, the clearer it becomes that the idea of 'good taste' has very little to do with interior design trends, achieving some kind of Pinterest perfection, or a secret formula – and even less to do with copying someone else’s ideas.

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