Unhinged Design Predictions For 2026
From Design Anatomy by Bree Banfield and Lauren Li
February 25, 2026 · 28 min · Season 3 · Episode 5
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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