Neutral interiors, curves, and generic Scandinavian style are losing ground to warmer, more personalized spaces.
The year 2026 marks a major shift in interior design, with several trends beginning to lose momentum.
Spaces dominated by beige and gray tones, characteristic of cold minimalism, are no longer the main focus in interior design projects.
El Mueble magazine , excessively white and minimal environments generated clinical and emotionally neutral homes, which now drives the search for textures, layers and authenticity.
Designers agree that the Scandinavian style is also weakening, due to its mass and decontextualized interpretation.
This repetitive and globalized aesthetic is perceived as flat and disconnected from the cultural roots of each inhabited space.
Instead, priority is given to more expressive, warm environments with their own narratives that reflect the identity of those who occupy them.
Goodbye to the ephemeral and impractical
The trend of curved and "bubble" furniture, very popular in recent years, is beginning to disappear because it is considered not timeless.
The use of oak, which was a constant ally, gives way to darker woods such as walnut, adding more character to the interiors.
Open kitchens without visual boundaries are also losing prominence, as the need for intimate and differentiated spaces is regaining.
Plain ceilings and walls are replaced by narrative wallpapers and micro-textures, which add depth and uniqueness.
Ultra-modern, uncomfortable furniture is no longer in fashion, as ergonomics and sensory comfort become priorities.
Finally, lighting based solely on spotlights is replaced by layers of ambient light, while mass-produced bathrooms without identity evolve into more emotional and personalized spaces.
Source: El Mueble Goodbye curves, bye bye minimalism and 8 other decorating trends that designers are starting to leave behind in 2026
