At Smyth House, we don’t chase trends — we shape them. 2026 is all about intentional design, soulful craftsmanship, and homes that feel as good as they look. Here’s what we know are the 2026 interior design trends coming next for modern luxury interiors, new builds, and curated homes designed for longevity.
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows: Drama Meets Daylight
If 2026 has a signature move, this is it.
Expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows create instant drama, amplify natural light, and blur the line between indoor and outdoor living — a defining feature of modern resort-style design.
Why it matters: Light affects mood, flow, and energy. These architectural moments transform how a home feels from the second you walk in.
Mixed Countertop Stones: More Personality, More Depth
Mix your countertop stones. This will actually give your kitchen a better personality, but there are rules to this and a way of mixing materials. If this isn’t your specialty, this is where we come in.
Zen Dens: Your Most Loved Room in the House
We’ve been doing this for years and if this is the permission you need, consider it granted. A Zen Den will transform how you hang out, spend time alone, and host. You will quickly realize, it’s the most used and loved room in the home.
Why clients love it: It’s usually the most used and most loved room in the house.
Statement Range Hoods: It’s a Power Move
This is a design moment power house – do not diminish its power to a builder grade hood. This is a moment and you deserve to claim it. Your kitchen is the workhorse of your home. Make it proud.
Think: plaster forms, metalwork, stone-wrapped silhouettes, or unexpected texture.
This is the workhorse area of your home. It deserves greatness.
The Return of Blue & Green: Color With Purpose
Look – color was stripped from the design world for awhile, especially in Phoenix, Arizona. As you have likely seen everywhere, in fashion, in the stores, in the magazines- color is back and we are BIG fans. We’ve been drenching it, quite literally in so many of our projects. Color makes a powerful psychological difference. If you are unsure how to re-enter the world of color, start with blues and greens. Those two color palettes align with soooo many colors, it’s difficult to screw it up.
Why these shades work:
They’re psychologically grounding, pair beautifully with natural materials, and are nearly impossible to mess up.
Customized Craftsmanship: Details That Endure
2026 is the year of bespoke everything.
Custom tables, consoles, cabinetry profiles, vanities — anything that carries the mark of a maker. We believe in details that take time, pieces that feel considered, and craftsmanship that tells a story.
The result: A home that feels collected, intentional, and timeless.
Mixing Eras & Materials: The New Timeless
A velvet sofa next to original art. A marble bowl. A handmade ceramic. A vintage rug with personality. A piece of history layered with something brand new.
This is the formula for interiors with depth — homes that feel lived in, loved, and beautifully curated.
Interesting, Sculptural Lighting
Lighting is the jewelry of your home — and this year, jewelers are working overtime.
Expect more sculptural forms, mixed materials, bold silhouettes, and lighting that tells a story. Whether dramatic or serene, lighting sets the emotional tone of a room instantly.
The Smartly Designed Chef’s Kitchen
Regardless of the size, your kitchen has the capacity to be so functional, beautiful, welcoming and put a smile on your face every day. We LOVE designing kitchens and promise when you invest in this area of your home, it will catapult you to new levels.
We promise: Investing in a chef-forward kitchen will upgrade your everyday life more than almost any other room.
2026 Interior Design Trends Give You Permission to Play
Homes With Personality Win 2026 is not the year for sterile spaces. Add something a little quirky, art that makes you smile. We are big believers in play and how it catapults creativity. Your home should wink back at you. Are there any 2026 interior design trends missing? Comment below.
At Smyth House, we believe play fuels creativity. And creativity fuels a life well lived. Whether you are designing your forever home or transforming your space, we help you create something that lives as beautifully as it looks.
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Talisa Ordaz, MUSE HAUS Creative
Eric Kruk Photography
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December 29, 2025
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