As the fall season approaches, home decor enthusiasts are embracing a fusion of vibrant hues and imaginative designs to refresh their living spaces. This year's trends highlight a departure from traditional autumn palettes, introducing rich colors and playful motifs that infuse warmth and personality into interiors.
One of the standout trends is the selection of "Divine Damson" as Graham & Brown's 2026 Color of the Year. This deep, moody berry-cherry shade offers warmth and sophistication, making it ideal for cozy fall spaces and year-round use. Stylist Paula Taylor emphasizes its versatility, noting that it stands out solo or blends beautifully with soft neutrals for a balanced aesthetic. Complementing this color, Graham & Brown has introduced the "Eternal City" Mural of the Year, inspired by Jaipur’s vibrant scenery and traditional miniaturist art, and the "Eternal Weave" Design of the Year wallpaper, drawing from mythology and nature. These designs pair seamlessly with Divine Damson, enhancing interiors with vibrant, ornate elegance.
In a departure from traditional autumn decor, designer Sarah Sherman Samuel has launched her latest collection with Lulu and Georgia for Fall 2025, titled "Reverie." This dreamy line favors light, uplifting tones like moss green and baby blue over the usual jewel hues. Key elements include sculptural accents, hand-loomed rugs, and airy furniture with exaggerated silhouettes, such as the standout Bernadette sofa, known for its rippled, scalloped back. The collection emphasizes a lighter aesthetic, replacing dark woods with pale ones and minimizing accessories. Yet the details—twisted candelabras, rippled bowls, and organic vases—carry Samuel’s signature artistic flair.
Adding a touch of nostalgia to fall interiors, mushroom footstools have emerged as a major home decor trend, replacing the traditional pumpkin as the season's most stylish accessory. Inspired by 1970s retro design, these footstools combine practical functionality with aesthetic appeal. Widely featured across social media, particularly the green and rusty red Dunelm Mushroom Footstool, they embody a nostalgic flair with their rounded, organic shapes and plush materials like chenille, velvet, sherpa, or fleece. Experts attribute their popularity to a broader revival in vintage interiors and an increased preference for cozy, multifunctional designs. Mushroom footstools are compact yet often come with hidden storage, making them ideal for small spaces like living rooms and bedrooms.
Actress Goldie Hawn has been highlighted as a trendsetter for the butter yellow accent chair look, having introduced a butter yellow armchair into her neutral-toned living space as early as 2020. Her use of the color through smaller furniture pieces, like an accent chair rather than more overwhelming elements such as sofas or walls, brings elegance and timelessness while remaining on-trend. Interior design expert Magdalena Gierasinska supports butter yellow’s use, calling it a refined and inviting color that enhances comfort and serenity without overpowering the space. She notes its effectiveness especially in textiles and its ability to catch natural light for a cheerful glow.
These trends reflect a dynamic shift in home decor, where bold colors and whimsical designs are taking center stage, offering homeowners the opportunity to personalize their spaces with unique and expressive elements.
