"color combo we're watching out for in 2026. Designer Sara Swabb of Washington, D.C.-based Storie Collective used the pairing perfectly in the stunning office space above, complemented by a green rug and pops of light blue. This pairing hits the sweet spot between cozy and collected; it's soft enough to feel calm, but warm in that it brings a little spirit back into any room."
"Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, may be stepping into the spotlight, but we asked design pros for their thoughts - and they did not disappoint. Our editors surveyed a whopping 140 professionals for Apartment Therapy's The State of Home Design, in which they revealed where color trends are truly headed in 2026. Designers' predictions signal the industry's shift towards unexpected pairings and a renewed appetite for hues with personality."
Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, appears alongside a broader shift toward more expressive palettes. Editors surveyed 140 design professionals revealing movement toward unexpected color pairings and hues with personality. Sage and terracotta topped responses, favored by over 30 percent of designers, offering a balance of cozy calmness and warm spirit suitable for walls, ceramics, rugs, and accents. Butter yellow paired with deep aubergine ranked second at 26 percent, creating a luxe, regal contrast. Designers predict widespread use of these combos across interiors as people move away from safe, subdued color schemes toward grounded, fresh palettes.
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