2026, Here We Come! Introducing a freshtake on color and design.
The new year is on the horizon, and with it comes a plethora of inspiration from Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year: AF- 55Silhouette. This stunning hue, from the Affinity Color Collection, offers a perfectbalance of warmth and sophistication. It’s rich, moody, and deeply inviting essence is everything we’ve been craving as we head into this new season of bold color choices and vibrant prints and patterns to pair.
Inspired by Ronald Redding’s Arts & Crafts Designs
One of this year’s color palettes has been carefully curated to align with the distinctive prints from Ronald Redding’s Arts and Crafts Wallcovering designs collection, integrating timeless elegance with a modern twist. These colors are versatile and expressive, offering endless
decorating opportunities that range from subtle class to dramatic bold. Whether your style leans traditional or contemporary, this palette has something for everyone to love.
A muted blue-green that can quietly anchor a room.
A creamy, medium shade of sand taht works for traditional and modern spaces.
A nuanced hue that captures the brown and red tones of kiln-fired clay.
Out with Color Drenching, In with True Color In 2026, color isn’t something to hide behind, it’s meant to be celebrated. The trend of color drenching is taking a back seat aswe welcome layers of color, pattern, and sheen into our spaces. Experiment with highgloss trim paired with satin walls,or a bold wallpaper print above achair rail complemented by a dramatic tone below. It’s all about mixing it up and letting your creativity shine this season, and we can’t wait to see what youcome up with!
Mix, Match, and Make Your Own.
This palette encourages playfulness through inviting the combination of deep, muddy tones with lively accents. Introducing texture into your space with grass cloth or floral wallcoverings is aneasy way to integrate color and style to develop stunning interiors that everyone can enjoy. The hues presented in this pallete pair beautifully withbold geometric prints, creating a look that feels both modern yet can still encompass that beloved bohemian look that we all fell for back in 2020.
Some of our favorite wallpaper styles come from trusted vendors like Thibaut and York Wallcoverings, whose craftsmanship and reativitynever fail to inspire us and evoke emotions of comfort and serenity. At New Look Decorating Center, we offer a variety of prints and patterns from multiple wallpaper vendors that you can see in person rather than on a computer screen. Offering free wallpaper samples and expert color selection guidance, there is no where better to findexactly what you are looking for to perfectly define your home’s aesthetic.
A Palette for Everyone
The Affinity Color Collection that homes our color of the year for 2026, AF-655 silhouette, easily stands out due to the harmonious tone of each color within it. Each color in this collection was intentionally selected to work seamlessly with the next providing a color palette that provides a calm and balanced allure and a cohesive appeal throughout.
Together, these colors will help you create a home that feels more than just beautiful but also a bit more like you. Whether you’re refreshing a single room or starting from scratch, AF-655 Silhouette, offers the perfect anchor. Pair it with earthy neutrals for a cozy, grounding feel or contrast it with lighter shades to create depth and dimension.
As we celebrate the close of one year and welcome thenext, there’s no better time to experiment with new colors, new patterns, and new finishes. Bring together the drama, the softness, and the personality that makes your home feel alive. Here’s to 2026, where color, pattern, and individuality reign supreme.
Join us at New Look Decorating Center to welcome the holidays and discover your favorite tips for decorating through the season. We can’t wait to see you.
