1stDibs Survey Identifies Maximalism, Chocolate Brown, and Vintage Antiques as Top Designer Choices

1stDibs, the trailblazing online marketplace for extraordinary design, has shared the results of its ninth annual Interior Designer Trends Survey, taken by 468 design professionals worldwide. This latest iteration continues an industry-leading program to assess and collect feedback on design trends observed in 2025 and those expected to dominate in 2026, including project types, sourcing, styles, motifs and colors. These insights suggest the top trends for the coming year, as well as those losing appeal, and indicate year-over-year shifts.

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“With each annual edition of our Designer Trends Survey, we get far more than just a snapshot of evolving aesthetics or popular styles. We can see deeply into the cultural and creative undercurrents influencing design choices around the world. Through the insights of our global network of designers, we’re able not only to explore what trends are emerging but to uncover the motivations, values and societal shifts that are shaping them.

“This year's survey results also highlight a fascinating contrast: Designers are embracing the future by beginning to adopt AI tools for efficiency while also looking back to vintage and antique furniture for inspiration and quality craftsmanship.” — Anthony Barzilay Freund, Editorial Director at 1stDibs.

Key Findings from the 2026 Designer Trends Survey:

• Aesthetic Shift: Designers report that maximalism (39%) and eclecticism (38%) are the most requested styles.
• Dominant Color: 33% cite chocolate brown as the top trending color.
• Iconic Vintage and Antiques: Collectibles from the 1920s to 1950s and pre-1920s antiques are growing in popularity, while interest in the 1970s has declined.
• Design Technology Adoption: Three times as many designers are using AI tools in their design processes (e.g., for renderings and presentations).
• Tariffs: 92% of designers report that tariffs introduced in 2025 have had an impact on their businesses.

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