Joe Simpson settles down to contemplate the future of interior design in his restful analogue room. From financial crises and wars through to weather extremes and pandemics, major global events profoundly influence architectural and interior design trends. The banking collapse of 2008 saw a strong nesting instinct take over, with a calm neutral palette and restful minimalism moving centre stage. The Coronavirus pandemic, in contrast, saw … Continue reading Back to the future: the hidden 2026 design trend