{"id":24416,"date":"2026-10-29T09:48:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T13:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casartcoverings.com\/casartblog\/?p=24416"},"modified":"2026-10-29T18:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T22:05:12","slug":"2026-in-review-spooky-and-spectacular-trends-weve-seen-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casartcoverings.com\/casartblog\/2026-in-review-spooky-and-spectacular-trends-weve-seen-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 in Review: Spooky and Spectacular Trends We’ve Seen This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many thanks to Evelyn Long for her article, 2026 in Review: Spooky and Spectacular Trends We’ve Seen This Year<\/em>. <\/em>Be sure to read Evelyn’s bio at the bottom.<\/p>\n

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Composite photos by Gabriele Rampazzo and Steph Wilson via unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking back at 2026’s interior design landscape reveals a wild ride. Some trends cast a spell on living spaces and turned ordinary rooms into showstoppers. Others haunted hallways like unwelcome ghosts. This year brought spectacular hits worth keeping and spooky misses ready for exorcism. Even better, 2027 is creeping up with frighteningly good trends that promise to refresh your home.<\/p>\n

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Spectacular Trends Worth Celebrating<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This year gave us some truly transformative design moments. The trends that resonated most were those that encouraged homeowners to be bold and embrace statement-making choices rather than play it safe.<\/p>\n

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Immersive Scenic Murals<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
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Casart Coverings Wave 2 Mural removable wallpaper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Image Source:\u00a0 Casart Coverings Wave Mural | Sea Life Collection\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The explosion of scenic murals in 2026 creates mood and adds dimension<\/a> that plain painted walls simply can’t match. These spell-binding scenery installations became the defining choice for homeowners who wanted to make a real impact. Think floor-to-ceiling forests in dining rooms or dramatic ocean waves wrapping around a bedroom. Large-scale immersive wall coverings create stunning focal points and instantly elevate your room’s atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The easiest way to embrace this spectacular trend is with removable and reusable murals that make application easy. When you want to swap out your look next season, you can do it without calling in professionals. Look for options like this wave mural that bring a sense of movement and energy<\/a> to any space. Images with a defined color palette are often easier to style around than those with many colors, but your personal taste should take precedence over playing it safe.<\/p>\n

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Nature-Inspired Design<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
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Photo by Annie Spratt via unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Sprouting from the crypt of sterile minimalism came biophilic design, a spectacular trend that brought life back into our homes. This is the practice of incorporating natural elements into interior spaces. It goes beyond putting a fiddle leaf fig in the corner. This approach integrates natural elements, textures and colors into the core of your home’s aesthetic.<\/p>\n

You can use this trend effectively by incorporating as much natural light as possible, adding features like living walls to bring nature indoors<\/a>, and choosing earthy color palettes. Think exposed wood beams, stone accent features, rattan furniture and plenty of greenery creating layers of organic texture. The result is a calming sanctuary that feels connected to the outdoors even when you’re several floors up in an apartment building.<\/p>\n

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Color-Drenched Rooms<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
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Photo by Poojan Thanekar via unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This trend took over living rooms and bedrooms across the country in 2026. Color drenching means painting the walls, trim, doors and sometimes even the ceiling the same color or varying shades of the same hue. The technique creates a cocoon-like and immersive environment. Surprisingly, it can also make rooms feel larger, because it eliminates boundary lines.<\/p>\n

However, enjoying this trend without overwhelming your space requires some strategy. Here’s how to make it work:<\/p>\n