As we enter the closing months of 2026, it’s time to look ahead to 2027 and think about the upcoming trends that are set to embrace personalisation, natural colours and materials, and create spaces that truly feel as good as they look at first glance. We’re finally moving past perfectly coordinated interiors and focusing more on how our homes can be storytellers.
Colour palettes will be more expressive. Furnishings will be more sustainable. Artwork will be more bespoke and personalised at every price point. So, for anyone who might be planning to renovate, or may just be looking for affordable ways to update their home, here are some interior design trends you can expect to see in 2027.
1. Earthy Colours
As we move into 2027, we can expect to see the continued domination of natural shades, as warm browns, muted greens, and soft terracotta provide a calming foundation for homeowners who prefer to retreat from their modern surroundings to a home that feels more natural. In addition, these colours are likely to remain popular because they’re so versatile – they make a great backdrop for a variety of different furnishings and decorations.
What’s more, neutral interiors that we’ve gotten used to in recent years are now on the way out, paving the way for more vibrant and colourful designs, with bright decorations layered over earthy tones. I think that, certainly early in the year, colours like mustard yellow, cobalt blue, and burgundy will all remain popular choices.
If I were you, I would embrace this trend by cherry-picking certain items that could be highlighted as statement pieces, like lamps and cushions, which will sprinkle in the colour nicely and balance the room’s overall palette.
2. Natural Materials
Texture will continue to be redefined through 2027, just as it has been in 2025 and 2026. Now, designers are experimenting by combining materials with contrasting finishes that result in a room with greater depth and a more clearly defined sense of character.
Think about repurposed timber, natural stone, linen, wool, and handmade ceramics. These natural-leaning materials all have textures that are completely juxtaposed, as well as full of imperfections that can lend a space a sense of authenticity that can often be tricky to pin down.
To achieve this kind of look, you’re going to need to become proficient at layering. Personally, I treat layering as an exercise in trial and error. Try something; see if it works. If it does, great! If not, try again. Layering can feel instinctive at times and is mainly driven by your home and what makes it pop. A linen sofa with a chunky wool throw, and a timber coffee table that sits on a textured rug will evoke all of those cosy feelings we want from our living spaces.
3. Personalised Walls
In my opinion, one of the most accessible trends next year will be the continued move towards more personally decorated walls, with both photo prints and bespoke paintings increasing in popularity over the past 6 months. We’re leaving those rigid, formulaic gallery walls in the past and displaying our favourite pieces of art and memories that best reflect our passions, interests, and personalities.
Photo prints have dramatically increased in popularity in the past year as the market has new, high-definition printing technologies on offer, so people are able to fill their walls with memories that are represented with maximum fidelity. When combined with different framing styles and finishes, homeowners can create a display that fits the established direction they’ve already taken with their interior design.
Large-scale paintings and artwork have also been making a huge return throughout 2026 and are set to make an even bigger splash in 2027. These can be placed above a sofa, a bed, or a dining room table and are effective at striking the mood you want to create, as well as elevating the quality of the space with an added sophistication factor.
Closing Thoughts
So there you have it: the defining interior design trends of 2027. If you’ve been paying attention, you might have noticed that they all have something in common. They all seek to amplify a home’s character by encouraging homeowners to express themselves with more freedom.
