Feel-good color, future heirlooms and bold forms dominate Moe’s Home 2026 trends
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Furniture wholesaler Moe’s Home Collection surveyed almost 500 industry experts to determine three key trends for 2026 that they believe will shape the home furnishings industry: the resurgence of pattern and rich color to deeper materiality, mood and craftsmanship.
The report draws on the company’s more than 40 years as a family-run brand, along with survey insights from 487 industry insiders, as well as designer input and editorial analysis. According to Moe’s Home, the trends for next year include:
Future Heirloom – Timeless craftsmanship reimagined for modern life.
Hello, Color – Expressive palettes that restore joy and individuality.
Modern Now – Bold forms, material honesty, and a refined sense of play.
Regarding the “Future Heirloom” trend, Moe’s Home research shows that nostalgia is back with a modern accent with designers leaning into heritage details, rich finishes and the beauty of imperfection.
- Darker woods are the standout story: interest has surged from 24.9% in 2024 to 90.1% in 2025, a +262% year-over-year jump.
- Wicker and natural fibers continue to resonate, with 43.4% predicting they’ll take center stage.
- Pattern is back in play: floral motifs (29.9%) and tapestry-inspired designs (21.2%) are gaining traction among designers envisioning 2026 interiors.
- Global Google searches for “heritage” rose +13% YoY (2025 vs 2024) a clear signal of renewed interest in legacy materials, styles, and storytelling.
“A striped sofa is a classic with a twist. It brings structure and playfulness all at once—and that’s exactly what I want to see more of in spaces with personality,” said Abby Pendergrast, Los Angeles based interior designer and prop stylist.
Pendergrast said the result is a mood of grounded elegance craft that feels lived in.
When it comes to “Hello, Color,” the Moe’s survey showed people are looking for mood-lifting palettes and emotional Interiors. The survey showed that designers are embracing hues that speak to optimism and individuality.
- Mocha brown has soared from 58.5% in 2024 to 79.8% in 2025, marking its third consecutive year of growth.
- Butter yellow, a fashion-to-home crossover shade, is on the rise, with 34.9% naming it a key color for 2026.
- And cherry red, once niche, is entering the mainstream, up from 8.4% in 2024 to 22.3% in 2025, a +165% increase. Google searches for “deep cherry” increased +30% YoY (Mar 2024–Feb 2025 vs previous year), underscoring this hue’s growing appeal across both fashion and interiors.
“Butter Yellow is what I call a bridge color — it connects neutrals with stronger hues, softening the transition between the light and dark tones. The end result is dynamic and calming,” said designer and content creator Arvin Olano, who is based in Las Vegas.
He believes this shift isn’t just aesthetic, it’s emotional, because “in a world craving optimism, color is the new comfort.”
The “Modern Now” trend includes bold shapes, honest materials and soft edges, according to the survey. Survey results show that modernism is loosening up with sculptural forms, grounded silhouettes and playful proportions.
- 1% of designers cited lacquer as a defining material for 2026 marking a return to polished, bold and confident surfaces.
- On Google Trends, searches for “mid-century modern dresser” rose +20% YoY (Jan–Sept 2025 vs Jan–Sept 2024) evidence that the demand for clean lined, retro-influenced storage continues to climb.
“We’ve done lacquer on cabinetry because it has that traditional feel but in a bold color it can feel really unusual,” said Hema Persad, principal designer and founder of Sagrada Studio in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Persad said she believes this new wave of modern design blends artful boldness with emotional ease to be striking without being stark.
And, when it comes to finding unexpected places for client investment in 2026, 42% of Moe’s Home’s survey respondents anticipate planning for more year-round outdoor spaces.
