5 Interior Design Trends to Discover from Milan Design Week 2026

      Milan Design Week (also known as the leading interiors showcase of the year) is gaining more significance. While other design weeks primarily attract attention from the interiors community, Milan (or Salone del Mobile) captures everyone's attention on Instagram, featuring major luxury fashion brands like Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton presenting their homeware collections alongside established interior designers and modern talents such as Faye Toogood and Studio Ashby. The event is also known for its unexpected collaborations, with one of the highlights for 2026 being cook and writer Laila Gohar's partnership with Arket, which included a surreal installation featuring an antique carousel adorned with oversized vegetables instead of horses, alongside a very shoppable clothing line. Below are five trending topics from Milan Design Week 2026 that have garnered a lot of buzz and are expected to influence the interiors discourse over the coming year.

      5 Key Interiors Trends From Milan Design Week 2026

      1. Lamp as Objet D'art

      (Image credit: Who What Wear UK) Style Notes: The traditional floor lamp is taking on new significance. This year at Milan Design Week, lighting ventured into the realm of sculpture. The most talked-about lamp came from an unexpected source: Aesop introduced Aposē, its inaugural lighting line featuring a trio of table, pendant, and floor lamps inspired by the shape of the brand’s signature hand balm tube. Handmade from glass and brass in partnership with lamp brand Flos, these pieces are crafted in Italy and Germany, with only 500 sets available, making them some of the year's most desirable items. Meanwhile, Andrea Claire Studio's Totemic collection showcased an architectural light installation with three shades (Moon, August, and Sage) arranged vertically, treating light fixtures like jewelry for the space. Dior Maison presented its new Corolle lamps, and Bottega Veneta revealed ten limited-edition pieces by Korean designer Kwangho Lee, each uniquely crafted from thick leather strips. For those seeking a similar aesthetic without the high price point, Kelly Wearstler's lighting for H&M Home is expected to be a popular choice, although it's set to launch in September.

      Shop the Trend:

      - Bollow Aged Brass Table Lamp

      - Troy Lighting Lush 1 Light Table Lamp

      2. Wall Hangings

      (Image credit: Who What Wear UK) Style Notes: Textiles have decisively migrated from the floor to the walls. Gucci showcased tapestries in its pavilion to highlight the brand’s legacy, while the most notable (and politically charged) piece was Ai Weiwei's collaboration with Rubelli, the historic Venetian weaving house. This piece included images of surveillance cameras, handcuffs, and the former Twitter bird logo, all woven in gold thread onto a continuous silk lampas that adorned the showroom. Loro Piana displayed its extraordinary fabrics as large wall pieces rather than mere swatches, reframing textiles as interior art, while Bethan Laura Wood draped a vibrant tapestry over the entire façade of Palazzo Citterio as part of the When Apricots Blossom exhibition of Uzbek craftsmanship. At the Pierre Frey showroom, artist Johanna de Clisson transformed the garden into Allegory of the Loom, an immersive installation that celebrated the act of weaving itself. This trend is easily replicable, perhaps not on the exterior of your home, but definitely on your interior walls.

      Shop the Trend:

      - Anthropologie Nova Tapestry

      - Liberty Unframed Frieze Archive

      - RambleInteriors Handmade 100% Linen Golden Tapestry

      3. "Cocooning" Seating

      (Image credit: Faye Toogood Sofa) Style Notes: Perhaps in response to current global political climates, a significant theme throughout many installations was softness and the desire for comforting, cozy seating. The Butter sofa system by Faye Toogood and Tacchini set the mood, making guests feel so at ease at a drinks reception that they could hardly bring themselves to leave. Similarly, Studio Ashby’s Speak Back chairs followed this narrative. Fendi Casa's new Peekachill armchair, featuring a sculptural leather shell enveloping a deep cushion, became one of the fair's most photographed pieces. Kelly Wearstler's collaboration with H&M Home showcased plush chairs and sofas filled high within a 17th-century baroque palace during the collection preview.

      Shop the Trend:

      - Tacchini Butter Modular Sofa

      - Westwing Collection Modular Bouclé Corner Sofa

      - Westwing Collection Modular Bouclé Corner Sofa Sofia

      4. The Return of Craft

      (Image credit: Who What Wear UK) Style Notes: In an age dominated by AI-generated imagery and mass production, handmade items are reclaiming their significance. JW Anderson, known for his role at Dior and his own label, introduced a stunning collaboration with English basketmaker Eddie Glew, blending ancient weaving techniques with contemporary design concepts. Similarly, Hermès, a brand that values craftsmanship, showcased its new Pallad