The inside track for 2026

HOW THE STYLE SET WILL BE UPDATING THEIR HOMES THIS YEAR.

- OLIVIA LIDBURY

The term “trend” is a dirty word in interiors; it suggests frivolity and flash-in-the-pan pieces. But all homes do slowly evolve to some degree. Here's a micro-guide to get ahead of the curve; we're not for one moment suggesting you should update your home for the sake of it, but if there's a spot that needs a fresh lick of paint, or a corner in need of a little zhuzh, then here's some timely inspiration.

STRIP THE BED
... as in, it's time to go right back to bed-making basics (although taking your winter duvet to the laundrette for a proper clean is always a good idea). Forget heaps of bolster cushions in clashing prints which inevitably end up on the floor – the new vogue is far more low-key. Simply chuck an enormous linen throw over the whole bed, tucking it snugly under the pillows. “It creates a beautiful, calming and cosy feeling that's warm but also minimal,” says Lucy Currell of Studio Iro. Look up those by Aussie bedding specialist Bed Threads, which has a heavyweight linen sheet in nine colours (£200), Scandi brand Nordic Knots (from £335) or Piglet in Bed – its crinkle throws (£119) are a customer favourite. The best thing about this trend is that it doesn't matter what the state of your bedlinen is or if your pillowcases are mismatched – the top sheet is the ultimate master of disguise.

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