Amthal Karim – Head of Design at Furniture And Choice – shares her monthly overview of on-trend styles and interior looks currently inspiring furniture buyers.
Art Deco has been reinvented so many times over the years it’s like it never actually went away. So now, welcome 1920s glamour in its newest, sleekest formulation – Neo Deco.
Neo Deco is the new curvy kid on the block but this time its cultured design feels altogether more grown-up – fluted details, scalloped shades, brass inlay, and jewel tones. Moodier palettes of burgundy and chocolate against navy, smoked mirror, marble and velvet. Minimal design has faded, micro trends like Dopamine Décor and Grandmillenial have failed to cut through, but Neo Deco has it covered. It’s timeless, chic, mature, and now comes with official affirmation as the décor standout in Pinterest’s report for 2026 – “Bold, glam, with just a touch of the eccentric”.
The beauty of Neo Deco is less about the colour palette and more about shape. An evolved balance of straight lines juxtaposed with sinuous curves in considered placement – like a curvy, asymmetric coffee table against a boxy, low-slung sofa to maximise visual interest.
And it’s not about pairing it back, it’s about layering it on – but use a subtle touch. A complex combination of wooden textures and metallic accents, complemented with rich colour feels polished. Dramatic shapes such as mushroom lamps, scallops and geometric fluting play against each other and excite the senses.
The rich colour that augments this silhouette is a palette of earthy neutrals inspired by sister trend Modern Retro. Ochre, caramel, brown and muted reds and greens, fused to create grounded luxury. Art Deco is renowned for bringing depth to any room in the home, so with Neo-Deco assume drama in everything. Expect premium materials and quality craftsmanship – from deep, dark wood to grand brass and opulent coloured marble.
As a counter trend for 2026, Neo Deco is the strongest reinvention of Art Deco in recent times. This quiet luxury of modern design seems simple but is one of the most difficult styles to perfect. We’ll all need to brush up on our design skills if we want to maximise the potential of this fashionable movement.
