November closes the autumn season with lower light, a more introspective rhythm, and a clear desire to rediscover comfort in everyday spaces. This is the month when homes take on a different intention: materials become more sensory, textures get closer to the skin, and aesthetics shift to deep, welcoming, and timeless tones.
November always marks a significant milestone for the interior design sector. We look at what 2025 consolidated, anticipate the trends of the following year, and observe a market that is increasingly attentive to authenticity, narrative, and purpose. In this article, we bring together the month's news, the main events of December, and, as always, the three elements that can inspire projects with soul.
Let's revisit what November 2025 brought to the world of design.
November marked a special moment for ALMA de LUCE with the presentation of the Honourable Mentions of the Heritage Design Award 2025. These distinctions celebrate six visions that have successfully transformed memory into contemporary design, revealing pieces that translate personal stories, intangible heritage, and reinterpreted cultural identities.
Each highlighted proposal reflects a remarkable balance between conceptual reflection and aesthetic expression. These are works that demonstrate the maturity of design with narrative, where form does not exist without meaning and where function is articulated with profound emotional content. By recognising these visions, ALMA de LUCE reinforces its commitment to valuing cultural heritage and inspiring new generations of creators.
The trends predicted for 2026 by InteriorDaily gained significant visibility this month, painting a clear picture of the transformations that will mark the coming year. In a fast-paced, technological world, design is turning towards spaces with authenticity, character, and emotional balance.
Four aesthetic directions stand out:
Orbit Revive
Orbit Revive is a refined retro-futurism, where curved shapes, polished metals, and deep tones evoke a nostalgic yet future-oriented aesthetic. These are immersive spaces that blend memory and innovation.
Serene Craftsmanship
The spaces are a celebration of contemporary craftsmanship. Natural wood, handmade ceramics, textured textiles, and an earthy palette create honest, tranquil interiors sustained by matter. The aesthetic philosophy of ALMA de LUCE resonates with this language.
Intriguing Decor
The decor takes a sensory approach, incorporating rich velvets, bouclés, organic shapes, and saturated colours. These spaces embrace emotion as an essential element of comfort, in a dialogue between texture, volume, and intimacy.
Hidden Wonders
These spaces are ethereal, exploring transparencies, soft gradients, and translucent materials. Visual fluidity becomes the protagonist, reinforcing the relationship between light and matter.
These trends confirm a global movement towards more expressive, sensory, and culturally relevant interiors, a path where legacy and contemporary elements coexist naturally.
In contrast to these rising trends, a recent report from The Spruce highlights the living room styles that are losing ground as 2025 draws to a close. After years marked by monochromatic spaces and overly formulaic approaches, consumers are now seeking more authentic areas that are emotionally connected to everyday life.
Among the declining styles are:
entirely grey interiors,
neutral palettes lacking depth,
repeated Mid-Century Modern without curation,
artificial rusticisms,
and excessively perfect and controlled compositions.
These departures signal a significant shift in the sector: a growing appreciation for interiors with character, texture, and narrative. ALMA de LUCE's vision is underpinned by spaces that embrace imperfections, tell stories, and invite a deeper experience.
December arrives with a focused yet strategic agenda, marked by international meetings that influence aesthetic thinking and innovation in the sector. These events bring together brands, creators, and curators, offering relevant perspectives for those who wish to enter 2026 with a more informed and inspired vision.
Design Expo Europe (Hamburg, Germany), 03 and 04 December
One of the most strategic gatherings of the design community in Europe, it brings together brands, architects, and creators in an environment that prioritises innovation, sustainability, and new materials. This event is crucial for individuals who aim to predict future trends and investigate innovative solutions within the industry.
Design Miami (Miami, USA) from 03 to 07 December
Alongside Art Basel Miami, this is the stage where collectible design, art, and culture elegantly engage in dialogue. Design Miami showcases experimental pieces, conceptual proposals, and aesthetic narratives that influence the global market. Designers seeking vision, audacity, and cultural context find Design Miami to be an unmissable reference point.
The 'Inspiring Three' are essential elements that are gaining strength in the interior design community. They capture the essence of current customer preferences and the influences of major industry events, providing a guide for professionals to create spaces that combine sophistication, comfort, and a touch of nature.
1. Colour of the Month: Deep Olive
Deep Olive captures the essence of November: deep, sophisticated, and naturally welcoming. It's a colour that promotes serenity without losing presence, serving as a balanced base for rich materials and textured details. In contemporary palettes, it stands out as a tone that unites comfort and modernity.
2. Material of the month: Brushed Walnut
Wood takes centre stage once again, but this time with brushed finishes that reveal texture, history, and tactility. Brushed Walnut embodies the Serene Craftsmanship movement: a living, honest material deeply connected to manual work. This material is ideal for projects that prioritise authenticity and storytelling.
3. Detail of the Month: Layered Textures
The layering of textures (velvets, wool, woods, ceramics) is gaining strength as an architectural and decorative detail. Layered textures create depth, stimulate sensory perception, and bring life to spaces that are meant to be experienced calmly and intentionally. This approach reinforces the beauty of subtle contrasts so prevalent in the trends of 2026.
November ends with clear signs of change: a greater appreciation for character, authentic materials, and narratives that transcend cultures. The sector shows that the future demands depth, sensoriality, and purpose through the recognition of the Heritage Design Award's Honourable Mentions, the emergence of the Living Trends 2026, and the progressive abandonment of neutral and impersonal aesthetics.
As we move into the final month of the year, this is the ideal time to consolidate learning, reflect on trends, and make room for the innovation that 2026 promises to bring. Very soon, we will reveal some of the trends that will define 2026, so it's worth following everything on our blog.
