Paint giants like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore recently released their annual color of the year announcements, setting the tone for the next trends in home design.
These forecasts reveal 2026 is all about softness, warmth and nuance when it comes to interior paints. Walls will be decked in nature-inspired blues and greens, warm neutrals and cozy plums.
Picks so far include:
- Behr: Hidden Gem (smoky blue-green)
- Valspar: Warm Eucalyptus (cool-toned green)
- Benjamin Moore: Silhouette (blend of espresso and charcoal)
- Sherwin-Williams: Universal Khaki (warm, creamy tan)
People are less interested in stark white spaces brought on by the farmhouse era. Instead, home design has become much more layered and personal, starting with the walls. But it seems people are still searching for balance, according to design pros.
Color drenching made a splash in 2025, but 2026 will be all about color capping. A more subtle, balanced approach, color capping uses colors from the same family, starting with lighter hues on the bottom and bringing richer shades up toward or on the ceiling—creating an ombre-like effect.
Color us inspired!
