Paint & Window Treatment Trends for 2026: What NYC Designers Are Choosing

Your home is your signature. Whether you’re in a quaint brownstone or a modern high-rise, the way you decorate your space reflects your personality. And, in the age of social media, it’s hard not to find yourself swept up in trends. Like you, we’re looking to stay ahead of the design curve as we look forward to the trends 2026 has in store for us.

Here are a few window treatment trends and paint trends we have our eyes on:

“Eccentric,” in the design world, has taken on an affectionate tone. We love things that feel uniquely ours. In the era of cookie-cutter homes and apartments, there’s a craving to make a space feel personal. This individuality comes in secondhand statement pieces and bold paint colors that stray from the tried-and-true. For some, this means having a dedicated space in your home for a craft or hobby, like a writing corner highlighted by a roll-top desk or a space carved out for your inner green thumb—plants in macrame hangers and modern shelving with trailing pothos.

Benjamin Moore designers anticipated this trend when they named their Color of the Year, Silhouette AF-655. While you might express your eccentricity with uncommon interior paint colors, some still prefer that unbeatable comfort of rich neutrals, like the luxurious burnt umber of Silhouette. We anticipate earthy tones will stay relevant in 2026, especially terracottas, creams, and charcoals. For accents, we’re loving deep jewel-tones like Narragansett Green HC-157, Dark Burgundy 2075-10, and Deep Royal 2061-10.

In 2026, we’re looking at home décor that not only looks visually stunning but also makes our lives easier. With tighter budgets and a general sentiment of uncertainty, creativity is a must. That’s why we’re confident motorized window treatments will continue to win the hearts of designers this year. Regardless of the aesthetic trend you chase, motorized window treatments can be incorporated in a quiet way to elevate the experience inside your apartment. Whether you want to go the simple route with lightweight window sheers or are searching for bold Roman shades to add a personal flair, motorization can make your window treatment investment more valuable.

Have some thoughts on what you’re anticipating in the design world for 2026? We’d love to hear your take and help you turn that vision into a reality! At Janovic, we’ve been serving NYC home and business owners for over a century. We’ve seen plenty of trends come and go over the years, but one thing is for sure: there is always a way to make a trend personal and enduring.

Ready to refresh your home with one of these interior paint color trends or window treatment trends? Our design team is ready to work with you!

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