Living-Room Interior Design Trends to Ditch In 2026

If your living room still looks like an Instagram Pinterest board from 2018, then it’s time that we have a serious chat.

2026 is going to be a huge year in interior design, with so many things going out of style and opportunities to bring a new life to your home.

Here’s a breakdown of all of the outdated living room trends to ditch before 2026.

Cold Minimalism

Called minimalism, and the one-tone neutral room has stuck around for several years. We’re all guilty of leaning into the grey and white tones.

However, in  2026, the aesthetic is slowly losing its popularity.

Instead, homeowners and interior design designers are leaning into warmer, more comforting spaces with warm neutrals like creamy beige, soft caramels and grounding greens.

We’ll also see a comeback of natural wood tones that make the space feel comfortable and not sterile.

Photo: Laura Hammett has an amazing ability to create a sophisticated yet inviting interior with her warm tones

Boucle Textures

Bocule sofas and chairs dominated feeds for so long. But by 2026, designers are warning that this material is a hard no.

This trend was definitely overdone in 2025 with many people now seeing it as tacky and not the luxurious material that people once did.

Plus, this texture can be incredibly hard to clean, making these expensive pieces not worth the investment.

Photo: Instead, try opting for a timeless material, such as linen, like this gorgous love seat from Soho Home

Farmhouse Cliché

The farmhouse cottage look had its moment in 2025 and became a cozy go-to look. Now it’s starting to feel slightly overdone.

This era usually featured matching furniture sets, whereas people are now opting for curated vintage pieces.

I think this trend massively leans into how people are not looking for one theme for their homes anymore, and instead, they take aspects of different themes and make it their own.

Over The Top Feature Walls

Statement walls were a fun way to create drama in your home; however, they’re quickly going out of style.

Designers are gravitating towards more subtle backdrops with soft paint layering and gallery walls instead of wallpaper murals, large tiled fireplaces and over-the-top feature walls.

Photo: Sometimes, the simplist option is the most effective, as shown by Restore, Decor & More

Copying Everybody Else

One of the biggest shifts in 2026 interior design is a move away from copying Instagram or Pinterest trends. Instead, people are prioritising individuality and creating spaces that reflect their personalities and lifestyles rather than what’s “in.”

For one person, that might mean an all-pink living room, while another might prefer a retro-inspired aesthetic. It’s all about finding what you love and doing more of that.

Why are these shifts happening?

After several years of remote work and social uncertainty, people crave homes that feel like their own.

At the same time, there’s a growing emphasis on sustainability and thrifting rather than buying luxury items that date quickly.

Photo: Who doesn't love a pale pink room!? Pinterest  

Key Takeaways on Living-Room Interior Design Trends to Ditch In 2026

These are all of the interior design styles that are going out of style in 2026! What did you think? Are you excited for some of these to go?

From cold minimalism to overused “luxury” textures, many of the biggest living-room trends of the past few years are quietly stepping aside in 2026. And that’s a good thing.

The future of interior design isn’t about chasing the next fad, it’s about creating a home that feels like you.