Color has always inspired design from runways to interiors, fashion to artwork. Color inspiration from an interior design perspective helps shape a home, finding the right tone and ‘voice.’ Pantone offers the 2026 color palette, inspiring homes everywhere to choose from a range of styling, from bold and fresh colors, to cool and dreamy tones. Let’s take a look at this year’s color inspiration and why it is inspiring everyone’s sense of style right now.
The Palette of Choice
We love to talk to experts for color inspiration, especially when it’s Pantone, the Color Institute. What inspired this color palette? How can it be used in window coverings? Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute, shares the season’s colors, from vibrant yellow and orange, to the sophistication of red, pinks and purples. Let it inspire you this season as you strive to dress up your home in the best, most unique way.
Neutral Palette Inspiration
Many people love bright, bold, even fun colors–and patterns. Others may just prefer the light or deep neutral tones seen here. The choice is really yours as to how you want to decorate your home. Pantone offers neutral browns, cream colors and even some green and blue hues as color inspiration for the many spaces in your home. No matter the colors you choose, you’re sure to invite lots of conversation about their inspiration and meaning.
Finding Joy in Nature
The great outdoors is not just a place we can visit; it can also inspire color palettes. Pantone offers beautiful hues drawn from natural inspiration such as yellow, golden, green and brown tones. This portrait of colors offers a beautiful palette of color inspiration to help you design your beautiful home. Breathe new life into your window coverings with these exquisite tones.
Dining Room Elegance
Sitting down to eat a meal, talk with family and friends, or just enjoy a quiet moment are made all the better by an exquisitely furnished dining room. Draw color inspiration from this year’s palette with charming color choices in blues or yellows, or go bold with red and darker tones. Situate some artwork in just the right spot to inspire conversation. Think about an elevated dining experience made even better by beautiful colors woven together in a tapestry with window coverings and furnishings that bring out the personality of the space. Give the dining room some new life with a color change this season.
Comfortable Kitchen Inspiration
What feels better than an amazing kitchen setup with all the right cookware, paired with the aroma of food cooking as people talk around the kitchen island? Inspire conversation around your kitchen with fresh color in the design elements, set against the white kitchen backdrop. Be inspired by this year’s palette to try some new things in your kitchen. Give Alexandrite a chance as you look to enhance your space. Pair the right window coverings and furnishings for a wow moment at the heart of your home!
Live La Vida Loca
Ever just want to get a little crazy with color inspiration in your home? Why not start in the living room? This season is all about deep, dark tones and playing with accent colors. Start with the color palette, and draw inspiration from nature and other spaces you admire. Get comfortable with living a bit on the edge with some deeper tones than you are used to, but play with them against some lighter tones. You might just really love it!
A Peaceful Slumber
Step into a blissful time of rest in your comfortable bedroom. Choose tones and colors you know will be relaxing and enjoyable as you drift off into a slumber. What can feel better than tucking your head into a soft pillow, drawing up the comforter, and dozing off? Harmony in the colors you choose is what matters, so you feel at ease in your space.
Try a Bold Bathroom
A bathroom redesign might not be at the top of your list, but little changes can go a long way. We know a great bathroom–with the right color inspiration–can draw you to stay awhile, to relax in that bathtub that sits unused. Styling a bathroom allows you to create your own personal sanctuary–one designed with elements you love, including colors. Explore new color inspiration, new hues, patterns, and a bit of love on the side. Create a space you love and can’t wait to spend time in with inspiration from this season’s palette of colors.
Ready to Get Inspired?
Get ready to jump on the color inspiration of the season with the newest Pantone palette. There are many colors to inspire your home this season and bring new life to design! While you’re at it, the window coverings in your home are a great way to bring color into your home. We are here to help you choose the right patterns and colors to fit your decor. Contact us if you are ready to take the next step. Visit our showroom or call to schedule a free in-home consultation today.
