Affordable interior design trends for 2026: Brewers’ top decorating picks

As soon as the sun comes out and the spring flowers burst into bloom, it’s natural to want to spruce up your home. It’s the perfect time to give your space a thorough declutter, a good spring clean or a fresh lick of paint.

A fresh spring makeover can be as easy as choosing the right paint tone or wallpaper pattern for your space – and making some smart design decisions. A simple change of colour palette is sometimes enough to give a tired and dated room a new lease of life.

Not sure where to begin? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! We’ve teamed up with Brewers Decorator Centres to give you the lowdown on the biggest interior decor trends of the year.

7 top interior design trends you’ll want to steal in 2026

Embrace earthy greens

Free-standing copper bathtub with green towel draped over it, with candles on the floor in front. Dark green wall behind — Laura Ashley Hedgerow

Say goodbye to Millennial grey! There’s a new neutral shade on the scene. 2026’s trending colour palettes are filled with colours taken straight from the natural world, bringing a sense of peace and relaxation into every space. Green is a restful colour that can turn your home into a calming sanctuary.

You can’t go wrong with Laura Ashley’s Dark Hedgerow paint colour – this earthy green brings rich warmth and cosiness to any room, whether you choose to use it to decorate your bathroom, living room or kitchen.

Other gorgeous greens with earthy tones include Laura Ashley Olive, Albany Hedgerow Green and Little Green Ambleside.

Buy Laura Ashley Dark Hedgerow paint, from £30 for 750ml

Add warmth with dark browns

Brown-walled room with large abstract painting hanging on the wall and a dark wooden table styled with brown tablecloth in the foreground — Farrow & Ball Brocoli Brown

Brown was a hugely popular shade in the 70s and 80s before falling out of favour. The good news is that it’s making a long overdue comeback – this time with added elegance. This indulgent, chocolatey shade adds instant luxury to any room.

This is a brilliant colour to use for colour drenching, which involves painting every wall in the room in one colour – including the ceiling. This paint technique can make you feel as though you’re cocooned by the colour of your choice, and it’s effective in both small and large rooms. Team it up with natural accessories for an on-trend finish.

We’d recommend choosing a deep brown paint such as Farrow & Ball’s Broccoli Brown. Other great alternatives include Johnstone’s Chocolate Pretzel and Albany Hawthorn, both available from Brewers.

Buy Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown paint, from £33 for 750ml

Pick fruit-inspired reds

Dark red wall with wooden hall table with two small red lamps om, a plant pot, and a framed bird print hanging above — Graham & Brown Divine Damson

Graham & Brown crowned Divine Damson their Colour of the Year for 2026, and it’s easy to see why. This plummy shade is truly decadent and inviting, bringing rich colour into your decor.

Add interest to your wall by using this colour to create a geometric border and complete the look with matching red furniture, framed artwork and accessories. Keep things simple and don’t be tempted to overdo it – less is more.

If you find this shade a bit too intense and you want a brighter paint with a similar feel, we’d suggest swapping it for Albany’s Berry Head, which is a fruity raspberry red. It’s also a more affordable choice, with prices starting from £31.98 for 2.5L.

Buy Graham & Brown Divine Damson paint, from £36 for 1L

Go darker with plum shades

Side-view cream painted staircase with dark purple side table in front of it with a large teal vase of leaves in it — Annie Sloan Tyrian Plum

If you love purple, go even darker and opt for Annie Sloan’s Tyrian Plum chalk paint. This intense colour includes brown tones, making it more subtle than a warmer paint shade such as Graham & Brown’s Divine Damson.

Tyrian Plum chalk paint is a fun way to upcycle an old piece of furniture, such as an unloved side table or a shabby chest of drawers. The best bit? Chalk paint adheres to most surfaces without the need for priming and sanding, so it’s a fantastic option if you’re looking for a quick DIY project.

When you’re using a lot of dark colours in your home, it’s important to make sure that the rest of your palette is balanced to stop your room from feeling closed-in. Here, this dark purple is paired with much lighter colours, such as a creamy white, which makes the space feel much more open.

Buy Annie Sloan’s Tyrian Plum chalk paint, from £26.95 for 1L

Get a high-end look for less with the Albany range

Want to make your home look more expensive without breaking the bank? Albany, available at Brewers, is designed to provide high-quality decorating materials at an affordable price, including everything from paints in an array of beautiful colours to on-trend wallpaper patterns.

Head to one of the 240 Brewers Decorator Centres across the UK to explore the range, or order direct from their website.to explore the range, or order direct from their website.

Lighten any room with soft yellows

Pistachio green painted wall with small wooden table containing stack of books, a vase of lilies, a small wooden picture frame and an decorative wooden box — Johnstone's Secret Safari

Make it feel like summer all year round by introducing soft yellow shades into your home, like this stunning Secret Safari colour from Johnstone’s. The brand chose Secret Safari as its Colour of the Year, and we think it’s an incredibly versatile shade.

This glowing yellow has undertones of lime green, which makes it feel really vibrant and contemporary. You can complement this colour in your home by combining it with peachy pinks, pale blues or deep olive greens.

This warm midtone is an ideal choice for colour drenching, as it can give a feeling of depth without overpowering the space. When you’re choosing your colours, use the 50/30/20 rule to keep your colour palette balanced. 50% of the room should feature your main colour, 30% should be your secondary colour (ideally a complementary midtone), and 20% should be a bolder accent colour.

If you’re a fan of the 90s decor trend, this beautiful colour would work well as part of a nostalgia-inspired design.

Buy Johnstone’s Secret Safari paint, from £56.48 for 5L

Choose softer whites and beiges

Bark textured beige wallpaper behind wooden chest of drawers with a pile of books and two silver ornaments — Albany Silvana Plain Natural Beige Wallpaper

Decorating your house using harsh whites can give it a cold, almost clinical, atmosphere. Instead, opt for softer white and beige tones with just a hint of colour. It’s a really subtle way to decorate, but picking an off-white over a brilliant white can change the feel of the whole room.

And while you’re at it, why not play with texture too? This faux bark vinyl is a fun way to add natural hues to your decor. This design has random stripes of texture in matt and gloss with lustre details, giving a luxe distressed effect.

Vinyl is a practical design choice for a busy home – it’s highly durable, moisture-resistant and easy to clean, making it perfect for high-traffic areas such as hallways and kitchens.

Buy Silvana Plain Vinyl, £29.99 for a 10.05m x 0.53m roll

Get a heritage feel with teal

Hall and staircase viewed from side door, white painted woodwork with teal patterned wallpaper — Clarke & Clarke Strawberry Thief X Clarke & Clarke in Teal

William Morris’s Strawberry Thief pattern is a hugely popular design which has seen a real revival in recent years, which is impressive considering that this pattern was first created in 1883! The revival of the design in a variety of different colourways means that it still feels surprisingly modern.

A cost-effective way to use a statement wallpaper in your home is to create a feature wall, then paint the rest of the room in a complementary shade, such as Albany Cote d’Azur or Graham & Brown Bedugal.

Buy Strawberry Thief X Clarke & Clarke wallpaper, £66 for a 10m x 0.52m roll

How to get the perfect wallpaper finish

Albany Ateles Sage Wallpaper with bottom half of the wall white tiled, with a dark green footed bath in front — Albany Ateles Sage Wallpaper

If you’ve invested in a high-quality wallpaper, you want to make sure that it looks its best! Before you get started, check out our How to wallpaper like an expert guide and top tips for How to wallpaper tricky areas.

Getting a professional look starts with the right tools, so here’s our pick of the best essential supplies from Brewers:

Albany Pro Paperhanging Brush 9.25in (£17.99) – designed to smooth wallpaper with ease

Albany Pro Paint Brush 2” (£6.49) – this mini brush is great for hard-to-reach areas

Pioneer Spirit Renaissance Eco Biodegradable Dust Sheets (Pack of 3) 9' x 12' (£6.49) – protect your floors and furnishings with these eco-friendly dust sheets

Hamilton Perfection Wallpaper Scissors 11" (£11.88) – achieve clean edges with these stainless steel scissors

Coral Paperwiz Flex 3-in-1 Wallpaper Tool (£4.01) – this handy tool can be used to replace your smoother, seam roller and guide trims

Achieve your dream decor for less with Brewers

Zebra striped wallpapered living room, with black fireplace and two low wood and cream fabric chairs — Albany Zebra Stripes Wallpaper

Redecorating your home is more affordable than you might think, and updating your decor can be as simple as introducing one of 2026’s trending colours.

When you’re ready to give your home a refresh, head to your nearest Brewers Decorator Centre, where their friendly staff are waiting to help you find what you need. Brewers is the UK’s largest decorator supplier, selling everything from professional-grade paints to woodcare, tools and accessories. They even offer a colour-mixing and sampling service to help you find your perfect paint shade!

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