INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
BOLD BATHROOMS
Bold bathrooms are one of the hottest interior design trends for 2026. Gone are the days when these spaces were limited to muted palettes and safe design choices. Now, it’ s all about bringing character to one of your most functional rooms.
Colour is a major player in these spaces, creating a bright canvas you can build the rest of your bathroom around. We’ re loving these Mustard Yellow Gloss Tiles for creating a cheerful, warm space that wraps you up in a cosiness that beige simply can’ t beat.
Alongside statement colours, bold bathrooms embrace unique fixtures and unexpected details. Think freestanding baths with claw feet, vintage taps, and wall sconces for ambient lighting.
DRAMATIC DARK CORNERS
While light and airy spaces remain a favourite, 2026 is all about pockets of drama. Deep, moody shades like navy, charcoal, and forest green are transforming nooks, hallways, and feature walls into intimate, visually striking areas.
Textured wall panels are a simple way to embrace this trend. Our Boiserie Navy Wall Panels, for example, bring pattern, depth, and elegance to living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways. When paired with lighter walls or neutral furnishings, they create a dynamic contrast that draws the eye and frames furniture beautifully.
Soft, warm lighting completes the look, enhancing the texture and richness of the panels while keeping the space welcoming. This trend proves that bold, dark shades don’ t shrink a room— they add character, sophistication, and a touch of luxury.
RELIEF TILES
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COOL BLUES
Dulux’ s colours of the year for 2026 are a trio of blue shades, playfully named The Rhythm of Blues. Their top picks for the year are:
• Mellow Flow: A soft, airy blue that evokes calm skies and quiet seas, perfect for creating restful, light-filled interiors.
• Free Groove: A bold, vibrant indigo that’ s full of energy and playfulness, ideal for adding plenty of character to your space.
• Slow Swing: A deep, meditative blue for grounding your interiors in sophisticated comfort. This choice fits perfectly with the terracotta trend, making for a biophilic haven.
Embrace these on-trend tones with our guide to choosing complementary tiles to pair with Dulux’ s colours of 2026.
There’ s been a steep rise in customers exploring relief tiles. These are intricate, decorative tiles that embrace texture in the form of raised designs. Charming and opulent, they bring a look that’ s anything but flat.
Our Tetuan Cotto White Tiles, for instance, are an increasingly popular choice as we head into the new year. The white gloss features a terracotta cut-out( there’ s our colour pick for 2026 again!) inspired by Moroccan design, with the raw texture lending a more rustic aesthetic to the repeat pattern.
Relief tiles are proof that walls and floors don’ t have to be plain backdrops, but can be works of art in their own right. One of our favourite interior design trends for 2026.