2026 is bringing about a beautiful shift in the way we are thinking about our homes. We are moving away from the “catalog look” of perfectly matched sets and moving toward spaces that feel curated, soulful, and deeply personal.
At Benson Stone Company, we can help you navigate home design choices with confidence. If you’re thinking about a refresh for the coming year, here are the most exciting design trends we see emerging for 2026.
An absolute standout trend for us in 2026 is what our furniture designers are calling “collaging.” For years, furniture upholstery was uniform—a sofa was all leather or all one fabric. But this is the year of mixed materials.
Collaging is the intentional use of multiple materials and fabrics within a single piece of furniture. The Smith Brothers swivel chair pictured above is a beautiful example of this style. This swivel features a soft floral chintz perimeter, supple leather edges with nailhead trim, and a cozy neutral tweed down the front. It gives the room a feeling of bespoke charm and craftsmanship.
This trend is all about breaking the rules to create something custom that feels like one-of-a-kind artistry rather than something off an assembly line.
While transitional looks remain popular, 2026 is leaning into softer, more organic shapes. We are seeing a move away from sharp, 90-degree angles in favor of kidney-shaped sofas, arched cabinet doors, and circular coffee tables.
The sculptural, wrap-around back of this Vera sofa by Precedent Furniture gives a sense of enclosure and intimacy. By eliminating sharp corners in favor of this continuous, flowing curve, the piece feels more fluid and less formal. It’s an inviting design that encourages relaxation and easy conversation.
We’ve paired it here with a round cocktail table from Magnussen Home to lean further into those organic shapes. It’s a sophisticated look that proves comfort doesn’t have to sacrifice style—it just needs to soften its edges.
The color palette for 2026 is firmly rooted in the earth. “Thyme Green” and “Wheat” tones have been favorites in our kitchen designs, and we are seeing these colors transition heavily into custom furniture choices as well. Expect to see deep terracotta, muted ochre, and mossy greens taking center stage.
These colors provide a sense of “quiet luxury.” They feel expensive and sophisticated, but because they are found in nature, they’re instinctively approachable and comforting.
This set perfectly illustrates how an earthy palette can feel incredibly high-end, subtle, and welcoming all at the same time. These swivel dining chairs from Smith Brothers are wrapped in a lush, sage-green performance velvet. The upholstery brings the calming essence of the outdoors inside, providing a sophisticated pop of color that doesn’t overwhelm the senses.
Pairing these earthy, plush seats with this natural oak pedestal table by Universal Furniture creates a beautiful harmony. The soft wheat tones of the wood grain provide a warm, organic foundation that grounds the room.
As our lives become increasingly digital, we’re feeling a desire to make our homes more tactile. This year, homeowners are craving “high-touch” fabrics. This means nubby bouclés, heavy-weave linens, and buttery-soft suedes. Even our performance fabrics (which are perfect for busy families) are being engineered with more complex textures that feel amazing to the touch while still standing up to daily life.
This modern, textured sofa by Sherrill Furniture is a stunning example of maximal texture. At first glance, it’s a clean-lined, modern silhouette, but the heavy-weave, salt-and-pepper upholstery is what gives it such a rich, deeply cozy feel. The fabric has a wonderful, nubby dimension that begs to be touched and adds a layer of warmth and depth to the room.
The best part about these 2026 furniture design trends is that they play well together. You can take a “collaged” accent chair and pair it with an organic, curved sofa in a moss-green velvet to create a room that feels both modern and timeless.
Are you ready to see these trends in person? We update our showroom every season with the latest styles and pieces that are built to last well beyond 2026. Come chat with our design team—we’d love to help you find a look that is perfectly you!