21 trends for 2026, converted into home decor ideas and inspiration! Welcome to part three of our series on Pinterest Predicts hot trends for 2026. This article goes through lifestyle to beauty to travel trends, explaining what they are, and how they can be adapted to your home, capturing the mystic essence of magical ruins to even just the very act of letter writing to friends.
But where are we getting these from? Pinterest Predicts is an annual report compiled by Pinterest after analysing trending searches and saves on their site, highlighting the different ways the zeitgeist is shifting, so you can stay on top of the latest trends! Just like in part one and part two, we dissect the final 7 of the 2026 trends, and how they can become inspiration for your home.
Contents
- 1. The poetry of poetcore in your home
- 2. How to make your living space embody Pen Pals
- 3. Best items to turn Scent Stacking into a home decor trend
- 4. All about Throwback Kid
- 5. How can Glitchy Glam become an interior trend?
- 6. Making your living space fit the Mystic Outlands Spirit
- 7. Top products for the Neo Deco trend
poetcore
Pen pals
Down with the DM - we're going back to pen and paper! People are beginning to re-embrace the written letter as a personal keepsake in this digital age; artists are increasingly offering subscription mail clubs, and when trading or selling trading/photocards, half the fun is in the packaging. Patterned envelopes, cute washi tape, and thoughtful doodles make it a refreshing trend.
But what can you do to style your home around Pen Pals? Lots of things! For your artwork and decor, look to handmade or handdrawn prints from independent artists - illustrators fairs are a fantastic choice for finding a masterpiece. Alternatively, create your own collages or typography art! Stickers and decoupage make your furniture really pop, and you can mix and match the patterns of your textiles to give that whimsical and chaotic vibe. Above all else, don't shy away from colour!
scent stacking
In 2026, Gen Z and Millennials are moving away from spritzing one scent and calling it done, instead layering and blending simple oils and perfumes to create a bespoke signature scent! When it comes to turning this trend into one for your home decor, think of the quiet luxury of perfume bottles; interesting glassware, fragranced candles and diffusers, and metal accents give a subtle nod to this trend.
Set of 3 Mini Boho Glass Vases
This set of three mini vases in soft green and pink work beautifully as a coordinated set or individually; perfect for single buds, dried grasses, or small pops of colour.
Gold Metal Mirrored Vanity Tray
This striking and elegant gold mirror tray creates a dazzling focal point when arranged with bottles of fragrances or decorative candles!
Silver And White Cross Over Ceramic Wax Melt Burner
This stunning ceramic oil burner has a lovely sweeping cross over design. Perfect for unwinding after a long day!
Scented Candle in Glass Jar
Available in two luxurious fragrances, this jar candle provides a long-lasting, even burn that consistently fills your space with soothing aromas.
THROWBACK KID
You may have noticed a lot of this years trends embrace the old-school and vintage, and this one is no different! Parents and grandparents are taking inspiration from clothes, toys, and decor from the 60's and upgrading it for 2026.
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Bold colours and shapes as well as vintage motifs are key to forming your Throwback Kid space; classic characters like Peter Rabbit and Winnie the Pooh never go out of fashion. Lace accents, striped or checked fabrics, florals and crochet all fit right in!
As for your furniture and accessories, no need to shy away from colour! Your primaries of red, blue, and yellow are both aesthetically pleasing and beneficial for your little one. Wooden and textile toys effortlessly give that vintage feeling, and also lend themselves perfectly to a bit of DIY; if you're feeling a bit crafty, personalise their decor for a cultivated space that you'll want to keep safe as they grow up.
Red Train On Blue Wooden Bookends For Kids | Childrens Book Ends | Book Stoppers For Shelves, Kids Room or Nursery Decor - Hand Made in UK
£19.99
glitchy glam
The bold, the mismatched, the avant garde - this is a beauty trend that celebrates the imperfections in artistry!
mystic outlands
In this 2026 travel trend, it's all about the mystical; ancient forests, misty ruins, stone structures and spirals, and all things with a natural magic about them. Think the Faroe Islands, the Scottish Highlands, salt flats in Bolivia or the black sand beaches of Iceland, and you'll capture that otherwordly sense that our own natural land gives us.
For your home, a focus on nature is essential to recreate and transform this trend into interior decor! Deep browns and greens are the shades to watch, and organic shapes are best to create a more natural effect. Plants are never a bad idea in any space, but especially so to create a Mystic Outlands style room; if you can incorporate stone into the space as well, even better!
neo deco
Art Deco is back and dialled up for 2026! The retro aesthetic returns in a sleeker, smoother fashion, with geometric lines and patterns, fan arches, chrome and brass accents, and sumptuous fabrics.
Hexagon Black Marble Side Table with brass detailing
This unique acacia wood table features a black marble top with elegant brass inlays, laid in a geometric design that just speaks to the Neo Deco trend.
Art Deco Style Geometric Vase Coloured Glass Vases
The textured honeycomb pattern of this geometric flower vase adds dimension to the vase's round body and a luxurious accent to shelves or mantels.
Walnut Ribbed Wooden Candlestick for taper candles
The sculptural curves of Neo Deco are showcased beautifully in this warm walnut wood candle holder, and the golden accent brings a quiet elegance.
Art Deco 30cm Silver Mirrored Tray centrepiece
Used as a perfume tray, candle plate, or general centrepiece, this mirrored tray is a fantastic addition to your home with its eyecatching geometric sides.