The decor accents, colours and aesthetics we’ll be loving this year.
We may design every Mustard piece with longevity in mind, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love a good trend report. Pinterest Predicts captures the zeitgeist of culture and design, providing creative inspiration – and lots of chat around the lunch table at Mustard HQ. From circus stripes to handwritten letters, these are the trends capturing our imaginations in 2026.
Left: @houseofedencourt | Top right: @thepajaamahub
Fun Haus
The circus is in town! Dial up the fun factor with circus-inspired stripe details, bold pops of colour and a playful approach to pattern. Fabric finishes and quirky accessories give a nod to the big top aesthetic without leaning into clown territory.
Find colourful kids room inspo right this way.
Pen Pals
Cute stamps, personalised paper, stationery kits and fancy pens: handwritten letters are officially back. As we all yearn for life before screens, the post is delivering the nostalgia (literally.) Letters get an upgrade from correspondence to art as we save special pieces to put on display.
A new way to scrapbook? Meet The Storyboard.
Left: @helloimelsa | Right: @bornandbredstudio
Throwback Kid
Speaking of nostalgia, kids rooms are ready to take a trip back in time too. Vintage toys and memorabilia take on new life in this trend. Think materials with natural patina like timber and metal (hello, have you ever considered a locker?) and add throwback posters and a pop of primary colour for a retro edge.
This pastel playroom brings vintage vibes.
Right: @paulpayasalad
Opera Aesthetic
Things are about to get dramatic. Pull back the red velvet curtain on this trend and feast your eyes on opera’s rich, opulent aesthetic. From sumptuous drapery to baroque details, floral arrangements with dramatic flair and dark elements that bring the theatre, cue the midnight masquerade.
Set the mood with these Poppy red pieces.
Cool Blue
Feel a chill coming on? That’s the icy, glacier blue adding a touch of frost to colour charts everywhere. Cool in every sense of the word, this shade transports us back to the Y2K era, reimagined for a 2026 world. Our Ocean makes the perfect cool change. Pair it back with Navy for a deep blue mood, or mix it up with a Poppy and Ocean power pairing.
Here’s how we’re styling Ocean.
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