Art Deco Returns: The 2026 Design Trend Taking Over

Say goodbye to 'Sad Beige'. The interior design and fashion worlds are embracing a maximalist revival of Art Deco. Dubbed 'Neo-Deco 2026', the trend features bold geometric patterns, rich velvet textures, and heavy use of gold and brass accents. It’s a reaction against the minimalism of the early 2020s, favoring opulence and character.

The Look

* Colors: Emerald greens, sapphire blues, and metallic golds.
* Shapes: Sunbursts, stepped forms, and symmetry.
* Philosophy: Celebrating craftsmanship and material richness in an AI-generated world.

Why now?

Trend forecasters believe that as digital spaces become more prevalent, people crave physical environments that feel 'heavy', permanent, and historically rooted. The 1920s Roaring era is echoing a century later as we navigate the 'Roaring 2020s'.