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Trends That Are Out for 2026
Category: Arts and Design
Duration: 00:27:13
Publish Date: 2026-01-13 06:00:00
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In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I talk about why I finally joined TikTok and how balancing entrepreneurship, family, and creativity pushed me to get help and commit to daily content, then I dive into interior design trends that are officially “out” for 2026. I share my honest reactions—sometimes agreeing, sometimes strongly disagreeing—on jewel-toned sofas, boucle fabric, mid-century modern overload, open-concept floor plans, chevron patterns, pastel palettes, and patterned fabrics like ikat. Drawing heavily from my own home, my clients’ spaces, and I explain which trends feel impractical, overdone, or limiting, and which I believe are timeless despite what “experts” say. I challenge the idea that entire patterns or styles can ever truly be out and encourage listeners to focus on longevity, functionality, and personal expression over trend chasing.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Launching my TikTok journey

03:30 - Jewel-toned sofas: why they’re out and my own velvet-filled confession

07:45 - Boucle fabric trends and durability issues

13:20 - Mid-century modern overload and why furniture stores all feel the same

18:10 - Open-concept floor plans

25:40 - Chevron patterns

30:10 - Pale color palettes, pastels, and misuse of the 60-30-10 rule

34:50 - Ikat, prints, light wood finishes, and what I personally think is truly over

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