The new year is the perfect time to breathe fresh air into your home, and with over 200,000 people searching for “home interior design ideas”1 on 24th of January, the highest amount of 2026 so far, it’s clear people are seeking new designs within their homes.
To help people choose their home’s new look, interior trends expert at Tapi Carpets & Floors, Johanna Constantinou, has curated a list of six emerging colours we can expect to see dominating interior design this year.
The luxurious effect created by burgundy
Johanna begins with a rich hue: “Burgundy has been on the rise for some time now. This past November saw the highest search traffic for ‘burgundy Christmas ornaments’, and searches for burgundy averaged at 49,500 monthly in 20253. All of this came before the surge in popularity for vintage theatre and opera aesthetics, which feature burgundy heavily as a core design point due to its intense hues and ability to create a sense of luxury.
Johanna adds, “When used on walls or floors, burgundy benefits from gold accents, whether that be mirrors and clocks for wall décor, or larger pieces such as end tables or coffee tables. When the gold is used to accentuate the red, they work together to create a sense of classic glamour in the home.”
The relaxing coolness of navy blue
Johanna states the importance of incorporating blues: “Navy blue has seen increasing popularity in 2026, with searches for ‘navy blue rooms’ up by 37.8% in January of this year4. Following the rise of burgundy, it makes sense that navy would follow, similarly dramatic, but with cooler tones that can create an air of relaxation in a space.
Navy is versatile in how it can be paired up, with gold tones that add warmth to the room, or silvers that can add to the cold tones of the room and promote calmness and relaxation. Particularly popular among younger people, with 18-24 year olds searching for navy blue rooms most often3, we can expect to see this trend popping up more frequently in the properties of young homeowners and renters.”
Rose pink sees avid search increases
Contrasting dark and dramatic colours, Johanna introduces a more vibrant emerging interior trend: “If your way of bringing maximalism into the home is through lighter colours, pink shades are an effective way of doing so. Immediately eye catching, pinks create a look which is unique and creates a calming environment. Rose pink is a warm shade which has seen an increase in searches for terms such as ’rose pink paint’ in the last three months.”
“For people leaning into the maximalist look in 2026, teals and emerald greens pair nicely, as pink provides a perfect backdrop for your accent colours to pop. Alternatively, pairing pinks with beiges, creams and whites alongside light woods can create a relaxing space for people not ready to let go of neutrals just yet, but still wanting to inject personality into their interiors.”
Bring the sunset indoors with vermillion
Continuing with lighter colours, Johanna says, “Whilst some crave a relaxing aesthetic in a room, some people also look for vibrant energy in a space, with orange shades such as ‘sunset orange paint’ gaining search uplifts of 150%. Vermillion, an orange with fiery red undertones reminiscent of the sunset, can be used in tandem with soft blues and greens to create an eye-catching room that feels charming and inviting. We recommend using this colour in areas like the living room to create a warm and inviting space.”
“Vermillion can also be used alongside a deep charcoal tone, which will ensure that the warm hues get to shine. This effect works best in a kitchen where the duo chromatic colours can mix to create a sleek and dramatic effect.”
The sophistication of gold accents
Johanna also adds: “Gold is another beneficiary of the rise in maximalism. With jewel tones becoming increasingly popular in the home, gold is a natural pairing with them. In recent years, quiet luxury was much more prevalent, but with people craving more from their homes. This year, searches for gold sideboards have increased 30% in the last 3 months so we can expect to see gold accents appearing in a growing number of homes.”
“Gold can be incredibly effective in most any room, but it has to be used sparingly as it can overpower a space. Coffee tables in living rooms, or handles in kitchens, make for great uses of gold in the home that can add a subtle flair to a room. Gold easily pairs well with a multitude of colours, such as burgundy for property owners aiming for the vintage theatre aesthetic, but traditional blacks and whites also make for a good match, as they allow the gold to shine.”
Using white and neutrals to achieve the Japandi look
Finally, Johanna says: “Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, was initially met with scepticism, but with rising interest in Japandi 2.0 and searches for “what is Japandi” increasing by 190% in the past 3 months, neutrals have seen a rise in popularity, with white and other tones such as beige and cream being key to achieving the aesthetic.”
“White works best on walls; not only does it have the clean look and simplicity that ties into the Japandi 2.0 aesthetic, but it also opens rooms up, making small rooms look bigger, perfect for flats or homes with less space to work with. Accentuating the room with a cream or beige rug on wooden or wood-effect flooring will allow homeowners to achieve the Japandi look.”
For inspiration on how to incorporate these colours into your home, please visit https://www.tapi.co.uk/the-ideas-hub/lookbook.
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