interior design trends
The internet overrides Pantone’s 2026 color of the year and paint companies name their picks instead
The internet had a field day with this year’s selection: Criticisms range from calling the COTY pick boring to tone deaf. One viral meme renamed the shade “landlord” white, and Threads users banded together to override the decision entirely.
Designers like Charles and Ray Eames, Gio Ponti, and George Nakashima proved most popular among 1stDibs shoppers. Meanwhile, the Art Deco period rose 10 positions year-over-year as a search term in Chairs and ranked 13th in Furniture searches. The rise in popularity indicates that the luxe, glamour, and exuberance of the Art Deco period are in sync with current tastes for furniture and art that add visual interest to a room and have interesting backstories.
Inspired by nature’s beauty, the Modern Country Collection blends vintage charm with contemporary design. Featuring warm, inviting handcrafted materials and natural textures, this versatile collection includes a curated mix of pieces that celebrate the timeless beauty of modern country living, bringing an elevated ambiance of comfort and tranquility to interiors.
As we look to the future of home design, it’s clear that we’re entering an era of personalization. Homes are becoming less about following trends and designing to sell, and more about creating spaces that reflect the personalities, experiences, and values of their inhabitants.
This week on Disruptive Design, Ashley Wainscott, founder of Simply Home, a Texas-based building and renovation company, delves into the industry-wide transformations she is witnessing, her experience as a woman in the historically male-dominated home-building industry, and building the foundation of a successful firm.





