Trending paint colours for 2026: back to nature

As we approach 2026, interior decorating is taking a decisive turn toward calm, nature and authenticity. Cold industrial grey is over: we are entering an era of organic hues that turn our homes into genuine sanctuaries — a direct response to our long winters and the low November light.

In this feature, we have gathered the palettes that will dominate the year, with concrete advice for adapting them to the orientation of your rooms, whether you live in a suburban house or a condo on the 20th floor.

Sage green: the anchor of the home

Neither too cold nor too saturated, sage green works in almost every room. It pairs naturally with blond woods, linen and brushed metals, and softens the bluish light typical of winter mornings.

Terracotta and clays

Terracotta tones bring immediate warmth. Save them for an accent wall, an alcove or the inside of a bookcase: used as touches, they structure the space without weighing it down.

"A colour is chosen in the 4 p.m. December light, never under store fluorescents."

Warm whites

Optical white gives way to off-whites, slightly creamy. They reflect light without flattening it and make the ideal backdrop for the bolder colours in the palette.

Choosing by room

A north-facing room benefits from warm tones; a south-facing room handles deep greens and blues better. Always test a 60 × 60 cm sample on two different walls for a few days.