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increasingly looking for solutions that
combine sustainability, texture, and
warmth, bringing a sense of calm and
sophistication into their spaces. There
is also a renewed focus on custom
woodwork – like fluted wall panels and
architectural detailing that adds depth
and individuality to every design.
Wide plank flooring is timeless and
will continue to make appearance this
year. The generous scale of longer and
wider planks visually elongates a room,
enhancing light and proportion while
also grounding a space with natural
authenticity. Long, wide planks arranged
symmetrically create order and calm,
which makes them especially well-suited
for bedrooms and other spaces that are
designed for rest and reflection.
Carpets are making a strong return playful element to children’s bedrooms or colours transforming it into the standout
and are favoured for their cosy aesthetic. TV rooms, where comfort is important. feature of any room in the home. If there’s
Styles like grandmillennial and grandpa Patterns also add to visual appeal; options one design feature that designers can’t get
chic perfectly complement the warmth like plaid, floral, stripe, or geometric enough of this year, it is tile. The latest
and comfort that carpets provide. Design designs can give a space an ultimate floor tile trends for 2026 emphasise large-
experts anticipate colour will play a maximalist look. Carpeting offers a cost- format porcelain, textured surfaces, and
significant role in this resurgence, with effective alternative to most hardwood luxurious, natural aesthetics. Key trends
shades such as burgundy, orange, and rust and engineered wood flooring. include bold marble-look tile, metallic
capturing the nostalgic vibe of 1960s and Wall-to-wall carpeting is experiencing a accents, matter finishes, and geometric,
1970s design style. Vibrant reds will be revival with a fresh and exciting new look. patterned designs that prioritise
trending, especially the shade of, ruby red. Carpets don’t have to stick to neutral, personalised, high-impact spaces.
In addition to these retro colours, understated greys or beiges like they have Increased use of durable, sustainable
plush or shag carpeting is also making in the past. Wall-to-wall carpeting can be materials with low-maintenance, realistic
a comeback. It’s perfect for adding a just as bold and eye-catching with vibrant finishes is also dominant. dw

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