2026 Interior Trends: Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home

Looking to give your home a fresh new look in 2026? You don’t need a full renovation. Simple updates to key areas, like your staircase or walls can transform a space quickly and stylishly.
Warm, Earthy Colours
Cool greys are making way for warm neutrals. Embrace tones like:
- Khaki, clay, tobacco and greige – perfect for a cosy base
- Terracotta, olive, ochre – add warmth and personality
- Jewel tones like teal, plum and midnight blue – for subtle drama
- Warm black and espresso – sophisticated accent colours
Easy ways to introduce these colours:
- Our paint ready wall panelling kits make it easy to match your desired colour palette

Textures
2026 is all about texture. Natural, sustainable materials that add character. Popular textures include:
- Wood & timber: reclaimed wood and irregular grain finishes
- Stone: raw, veined or soapstone surfaces for statement pieces
- Fabrics & finishes: brushed wool, limewash and patina metals
How to add in texture at home:
- Decorative mouldings or PaintReady Panelling Kits introduce depth and architectural interest to walls.
- A combination of timber and glass or metal reflects the growing trend for mixed materials and high contrast. This pairing blends the natural warmth of wood with the sleek, airy feel of glass or metal.
- Timber and glass align with the warm minimalist trend, creating light-filled, refined spaces as seen in the Elements Inset Glass collection.
- Timber and metal embody the industrial chic trend, offering bold contrast and definition as showcased in the Elements with Loop collection.

Trends You Can Actually Live With
Some of the biggest design trends for 2026 focus on how we use our spaces. Quiet luxury, layered maximalism and wellness corners are all about making your home feel both stylish and lived-in.
Even small changes, like updating a staircase or adding wall panelling can help bring these ideas to life.
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Top Factors to Consider Before Renovating your Staircase One of the most integral parts of a home is the staircase, when designing a home the location of the staircase determines the layout of the entire property. The staircase is the central design focus and a new stairway has the ability to transform your home from the aesthetics to the flow in your house. If you are looking to improve your interior space, a stair renovation may be for you. Here are some of the top factors to consider when looking to renovate your stair space. Interior Décor The staircase plays an integral part in enhancing the décor of your property. When you walk into a home your eyes go immediately to the staircase, the centrepiece and central design focus of the home. There is a staircase design to suit everyone, from glass to timber to metal balusters, every homeowner can find a design to match their interior vision. As the staircase is the first part of your home guests see upon entering, it really sets the tone for the décor style of the rest of the house. High Quality A well designed and well maintained staircase and balustrade can last for a lifetime without needing to be replaced. A good quality stair balustrade will ensure fitting is quick to complete and stays in top condition. Adding Value One of the many perks of choosing to renovate your staircase is that you will add a great deal of value to your home, to both the prospective buyers, and the monetary value. An up to date and current stair design will attract possible buyers to your property, increasing the demand and value. Safety Safety should be one of your top considerations when looking to renovate your staircase, it’s important to choose a company that is transparent about the testing and safety credentials their products hold. At Richard Burbidge all of our stair systems are put through a series of rigorous tests and assessments by FIRA, the recognised authorities in timber product testing, ensuring our products stand the test of time and comply with all the necessary domestic building regulations for your safety. We can confidently say our stair systems are top of the range safety. Experts When installing your new stair system make sure to hire a reputable fitter if you are not confident in installing yourself. We are always on hand to provide our expert fitting advice to ensure your stair renovation runs smoothly. No matter the design, the most integral part of any staircase is the quality of both the materials and the parts. Richard Burbidge is the UK’s leading supplier of stair parts, with over 150 years’ experience manufacturing timber products, you can be confident your Richard Burbidge staircase will be a great investment. See our stairparts collections here. Contact our technical team for any advice prior, during or after installation, on technical@richardburbidge.co.uk or 01691 678 212.
READ ARTICLERichard Burbidge, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of stair parts, decking accessories and decorative mouldings has relocated its head office to Chirk, North Wales, joining the company’s existing onsite manufacturing and distribution facility. As part of the ongoing development of the company, Richard Burbidge has relocated its office headquarters to join its existing manufacturing and distribution facility in Chirk. The Chirk site forms part of the extensive business history of Richard Burbidge, since it was initially acquired in 1986. The move will improve both the service and quality of products by having all staff in one location, unifying working relationships between all departments, from marketing to distribution, as well as improving efficiency, customer service and delivery. Mouldings Grading Facility Tony Miles, CEO of Richard Burbidge, comments: “The consolidation of all offices to Chirk is a big move and demonstrates just how serious we are about British manufacturing and sustainability. “We are a family business and above all, excellent quality and customer service are our priority. The move is already proving successful, with a unified workforce, improved communication and efficiency. “2020 is a big year for the company with increased marketing and production. Richard Burbidge is proving itself as a leading manufacturer of stair parts, decking accessories and decorative mouldings.”
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