About this episode

The hosts share bold design predictions for 2026, focusing on practical yet aesthetically pleasing home solutions.

Predictions are only fun when they’re a little risky, so we’re putting our names to a future that feels warmer, braver, and far more liveable. We share the moves we’re already testing with clients—laminate countertops that look sharp and wear hard, wide-blade Venetian blinds in fresh powder-coated colours, and coloured stained glass that solves privacy without killing natural light. The goal isn’t shock value; it’s designing homes that work for real life and still make your heart skip when th...

People in this episode

Hosts: Bree Banfield, Lauren Li

Topics covered

• design predictions
• interior design
• home improvement
• sustainable design
• client projects

Keywords

• design predictions
• 2026
• interior design
• sustainable materials
• home aesthetics

Mentioned in this episode

Products: laminate countertops, wide-blade Venetian blinds, coloured stained glass

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