As interior design continues to evolve, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where warmth, craftsmanship, and personal expression take center stage. Whether you’re planning a full home refresh or simply looking to update one room, the trends emerging this year show that thoughtful design, starting from the floor up, can create spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal.
Comfort-Driven Materials and Curated Comfort
In 2026, homes are becoming sanctuaries in the truest sense. After years of blending work and life within the same space, people are leaning into comfort-first interiors that feel restful without sacrificing style.
How flooring fits in:
Hardwood-inspired flooring in warm, natural tones helps ground a space while adding a layer of visual coziness. That’s one reason why our bestselling colors in 2025 (Nakan, Dorset, Palka, Kora, Kingswood, and Jova) are still relevant. These light to medium brown shades lend a welcoming foundation that pairs beautifully with plush textiles, layered rugs, and soft organic shapes.
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Dorset and Kingswood, with their deeper medium brown warmth, anchor living rooms and primary suites.
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Nakan, Palka, Kora, and Jova brighten open-plan spaces while maintaining that lived-in feel that’s so on trend this year.
Warm Neutrals and Earthy Palettes
2026 continues the evolution of neutrals beyond cool grays and stark whites. Designers are now embracing warmer tones that bring a sense of calm and connection to nature.
Expect to see:
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Terracotta and clay hues
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Sage greens
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Warm taupes and caramel tones
Brown wood flooring tones act as a versatile anchor for these palettes. They complement warm neutrals without overwhelming the space, making it easy to layer color through paint, textiles, and furniture.
Curved Forms and Soft Geometry
Furniture and architectural elements are evolving toward soft, organic shapes. From rounded sofas to arched doorways and curvilinear shelving, 2026 celebrates shapes that feel ergonomic and human-centric.
Style tip: Contrast these soft silhouettes with the subtle linear grain of wood-inspired floors. This creates a pleasing balance between movement and structure in your spaces.
Mixed Textures and Multi-Sensory Rooms
Texture is a major theme this year. Interiors are no longer about flat surfaces. Designers (and homeowners) are mixing tactile elements like boucle fabrics, woven baskets, plaster walls, and layered rugs.
Why this matters with flooring:
Layering a soft, textured rug over a rich wood floor lends depth and luxury to living rooms and bedrooms. Floors provide the perfect neutral base for this tactile play.
Biophilic Design That Feels Intentional
Nature continues to inspire interiors in 2026, but with a curated approach. Rather than mimicking the outdoors, designers are integrating elements like live plants, natural materials, and views to the outside in ways that feel intentional and refined.
Floors that bring the outside in:
Brown wood tones feel inherently connected to the natural world. From light, sun-washed grains like
Jova to richer, earthier tones like
Dorset and
Kingswood, these floors act as a subtle but powerful bridge between interior spaces and the outdoors.
Personalized Minimalism
Minimalism isn’t going away, but it’s shedding its cold edge. In 2026, minimalism means purposeful curation and personal expression. Spaces feel intentional rather than sparse.
Design idea:
Pair minimalist furniture with artisan pieces and warm flooring to prevent a room from feeling too stark. Oak-inspired tones like Palka and Kora are especially effective at rooting clean, simple spaces in warmth.
Design With Purpose, Starting From the Floor Up
From cozy textures to warm palettes and organic shapes, 2026 is all about spaces that feel good to live in. At the heart of every great room is a strong foundation, literally and stylistically. The right floor choice sets the tone for everything that comes after.
Get started with samples and find the perfect floor to transform your space.
