5 interior trends that stay in 2027 – and how to use them wisely

When we wrote about the trends that would dominate a year ago, some of them were new. Today we can already see which ones proved genuinely useful and which were just pretty pictures. Here are the five we continue to apply in our 2027 projects. If you are looking for the newest ideas, see also the top 10 trends for 2027.

1. Warm minimalism

Minimalism stays, but it is no longer cold and sterile. Warm minimalism (often called japandi) combines clean lines and few objects with warm wood, linen, ceramics and earthy colours. The result is a calm home that is not empty but tidy.

How to use it: limit the palette to 3–4 colours, choose furniture with clear shapes and invest in enough closed storage so clutter is not on show.

2. Open-plan space with clear zones

A combined kitchen, dining and living room remains the most sought-after solution in new builds. The change is that we no longer want one big empty room, but an open space with clearly defined zones.

• Zones are defined with rugs, lighting above each of them, different flooring or a low dividing piece of furniture.
• The kitchen is “hidden” with handleless fronts and tall cabinets, so it looks like furniture.
• The island or bar is the natural boundary between cooking and relaxing.

More about designing this kind of space in living room interior design and kitchen interior design.

3. Maximum natural light

Light is the cheapest way to make a home look bigger and more expensive. The trend is towards light linen or voile sheers instead of heavy curtains, light surfaces near the windows and mirrors that reflect daylight deeper into the room.

How to use it: don't place tall furniture in front of windows, choose light floors and ceilings, and in the evening compensate with well-planned artificial lighting.

4. A work corner at home

Working from home is no longer temporary. That is why in almost every project we plan a place to work – a separate study, a desk in the bedroom, a niche in the living room or a fold-out worktop in a wardrobe.

• Place the desk near a window, but not with your back to it (reflections on the screen).
• Plan sockets and cables in the design, so there are no extension leads hanging around.
• Add closed storage so work can “disappear” in the evening.

5. A mix of old and new

An interior where everything was bought at once from one shop looks impersonal. In 2027 we continue to combine new custom furniture with a vintage chair, a restored chest of drawers, a family painting or objects from travels.

How to use it: choose one or two strong old pieces and “build” them into the design – with lighting, a niche or the right backdrop. That way they look planned, not random.

How to combine the trends in one home

1. Start with your lifestyle. How many people live in the home, whether you work from home, whether you cook often.
2. Define the foundation. Floors, walls, doors and kitchen – neutral and high quality.
3. Add character in the details. Textiles, lights, art.
4. Plan everything at once. That way the individual decisions work together instead of “clashing”.

This is exactly what the interior design project does – it brings the ideas together into one whole before the renovation starts.

“A good trend is one that makes life easier. If it is only pretty, you quickly tire of it.” – Arch. Katerina Taneva