Spring decorating shifts
Spring refresh tips are trending: swap heavy fabrics for linen/cotton, add fresh blooms, and bring in wicker, wood and greenery to lighten rooms fast. Designers are favoring 'layered tones' in 2026 — blush, terracotta and olive green for living rooms — while kitchens are leaning to creamy whites, moody blue‑grays and sage green. (x.com) (kolotv.com) (countryliving.com)
Sherwin‑Williams and HGTV Home jointly named Universal Khaki SW 6150 their 2026 Color of the Year in a formal announcement on Sept. 24, 2025. (prnewswire.com) Benjamin Moore announced Silhouette AF‑655 as its 2026 Color of the Year on Oct. 16, 2025, calling the hue a rich espresso‑gray brown intended to add depth across rooms. (benjaminmoore.com) Several major paint houses, including BEHR and Valspar, published 2026 palettes that emphasize warmer neutrals and nature‑led greens as core directions for the year. (behr.com) Designer roundups and trade coverage project kitchens in 2026 will favor layered greens, moody blue‑grays and softened creamy whites for cabinets and islands, with sage and olive specifically highlighted by industry commentators. (housedigest.com) Market signals cited by forecasters show a roughly 60% increase in Pinterest searches for vibrant interiors and a WGSN‑linked projection that color‑rich furnishings could grow to about 28% of global furniture sales by late 2026. (businesscraft.se) Ethan Allen has been amplifying those palettes through sponsored TV segments and its Winter 2026 magazine, including a CT Buzz design appearance featuring an Ethan Allen consultant on Jan. 7, 2026. (wtnh.com)
