Interiors are increasingly becoming an extension of our lifestyle. They reflect what we long for and how we want to feel on a daily basis. A home is no longer merely a functional space, but also a place for deeper regeneration and for fostering a sense of closeness. So what will our interiors look like in the near future? The answers are provided by the first edition of the IKEA Design Trendbook, the brand’s quarterly publication dedicated to the trends influencing contemporary design and showing how we can decorate our personal spaces.
Changing lifestyles mean we now view the place where we live differently. We are looking for interiors that are more flexible and tailored to our needs – ones that allow us to express ourselves and foster a sense of comfort. The latest trends in design are therefore no longer merely a matter of aesthetics, but a response to broader social and emotional shifts. It is precisely these trends that the first edition of the IKEA Design Trendbook explores.
According to IKEA experts, one of the most prominent themes is multisensory design. Design is increasingly moving beyond what we can see. What matters is the texture of the wood under your hand, natural fabrics, the scent of freshly laundered bed linen, or the silence that allows you to breathe. Interiors are meant to engage all the senses and respond to the growing need for comfort and wellbeing.
The definition of luxury is also changing. Rather than spectacular forms, simplicity and conscious choices are becoming increasingly important. Discreet luxury means durable objects that stay with us for years, and an aesthetic based on authenticity rather than a display of status.
Nostalgia also resonates clearly in the IKEA Design Trendbook. Design is increasingly drawing on the aesthetics of the 1980s and 1990s, reinterpreting forms and colours familiar to us from the past. However, this is not about a literal return to the past, but rather a search for objects and interiors that evoke emotions and tell personal stories.
The entire report is tied together by a lush green, the signature colour of this first edition. It is not only a bold accent in interiors, but also a symbol of change. Associated with nature and energy, it responds to the need to live closer to nature and to create spaces that foster balance.
“Our mission at IKEA has always been to create a better home life for the many people. This task seems simple, yet it has never been as challenging as it is today. We live in a world that is changing faster than ever before. Our needs, daily routines, the way we work, rest and spend time with our loved ones are all changing. That is why we want to look even more closely at these changes and inspire people to create spaces that truly reflect today’s lifestyle,” says Jarosław Pietrzak, National Leader for Strategy and Development of the Home Furnishing Market at IKEA.
The IKEA Design Trendbook will be published quarterly. Each issue brings together the most important design directions, combining an analysis of global trends with interior design inspiration and a selection of new products. The July edition kicks off the series and demonstrates that contemporary design is increasingly responding not only to changing tastes, but above all to people’s changing needs.
Download the trendbook: https://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/files/pdf/b4/6c/b46c7887/ikea_design_trendbook_lipiec2026.pdf
source: press materials
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