This was the sentiment that came out of our Annual trend forecast when international design experts share their thoughts on where the world is heading and what we’ll be needing in our homes in the next few years.

This time, we spoke about the importance of slowing down and having space to reflect and recharge our batteries. We saw the value in being in swing with our surroundings so we feel supported and connected. And we talked about the momentum that can come with boundary breaking; how embracing a free approach can help us feel carefree and do a little blue sky thinking. What tied all these thoughts together was rhythm.

Our theme for 2026, ‘Your space, your pace’ is all about creating a home that flows at the right tempo for you using Fluid colour schemes and balancing blues. We’ve selected the vibrant Free Groove™; an airy light blue – Mellow Flow™; and the meditative dark blue – Slow Swing™, and we’ve created three new colour stories around them (the Slow colour story, the Flow colour story and the Free colour story). Our soulful collection of blues features in all three, with one hero-ed in each palette.
With these indigo tones and complementary colours, you can play with the pace of each room of your home so it perfectly matches your mood.

To get an idea of how blues could create a calming backdrop in your living room, download the Visualizer tool

See Mauvilac colours come to life on your wall by downloading the Visualizer tool.