Design Palette 2026: Reading the Shift towards Warmth and Texture

As 2026 approaches, interiors will shift towards warmth, texture, and quiet confidence—privileging comfort, material honesty, and human connection. As we move towards 2026, design will gravitate towards spaces that feel grounded and quietly confident. Across practices, a shared sensibility will emerge—one that favours warmth over polish, texture over shine, and comfort over overt luxury. This will be less a trend cycle and more a recalibration of values, where atmosphere, tactility, and emotional ease will take precedence. Perspectives from Muura, the Indian representative of Swedish furniture brand Bla Station, and Mumbai-based Essajees Atelier reflect this shift with clarity, each interpreting it […]