The Show Home living room at this year’s Ideal Home Show captures a key interiors shift for 2026: creating spaces that feel as good as they look. Designed in partnership with DUSK, the scheme brings together affordable luxury and a calm, contemporary aesthetic that’s both inviting and easy to live with.

A palette of soft neutrals – think warm beige, taupe and creamy tones – sets a soothing backdrop, while layered textures add depth and interest. Boucle, velvet and linen feature throughout, reflecting the growing appetite for tactile, comfort-led design.

Furniture is generous and relaxed, with sink-in sofas and sociable layouts that mirror how we’re using our living rooms today – as spaces to unwind, connect and recharge. Lighting is soft and ambient, helping to create a warm, cocooning atmosphere, while accessories are thoughtfully curated to add personality without clutter.

Trend takeaway: Relaxed, luxe-inspired living rooms with layered texture, soft neutrals and a focus on comfort-led, feel-good design.

See the Show Home for yourself and be inspired. 

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