Let’s try something: close your eyes and picture your grandmother’s house. What do you see? Perhaps a dresser full of vintage plates? Are there patchwork cushions on every chair and sofa covered in pattern?
While every grandma’s house certainly looked different and uniquely personal, the sense of warmth and cosiness they evoked was universal – there truly is no place like it.
Last year, we touched on the kitchen features that instantly take you back to grandma's house, chronicling the return of nostalgic details such as different coloured cabinets and sink skirts. Those elements haven’t gone anywhere, and, in fact, grandma-inspired interiors have only become more popular.
Below, I’m sharing five more grandma-approved decorating trends that interior designers and trend forecasters expect to be everywhere in 2026.
Lace and doilies
“I think lace is making a huge comeback,” says designer Katie Rosenfeld – and she’s not alone. Decorative elements like eyelet lace, lace trim and haphazardly placed doilies are definitely on the wider design world’s radar. Lace and doilies were named one of the biggest trends of the year in Pinterest’s 2026 trend report. The main driving force? Gen Z and Millennials. “[They’re] gently reminding us that more is more, especially when it’s this pretty,” says the report.
Expect to see lace elements on window treatments, pillows and even lampshades. We’re not quite sure what inventive take today’s designers will have on doilies, but we’ll be waiting patiently to see.
Blankets, eiderdowns and quilts
Is it too soon to say that 2026 is the year of the quilt? I personally don’t think so. We called it on patchwork quilts last year, and our support and appreciation for these type of textiles has only grown.
Quilts have long been a signifier of granny-chic - just ask Laura Ashley, who built her floral-clad empire on pretty quilts. Whether they’re hung on the wall like art pieces they are or repurposed into upholstery or throw pillows, expect to see even more quilts hit your Pinterest feed in 2026.
You can even expect to see these traditional accents paired with more modern touches. “I see country style moving towards a mix of heritage pieces layered with modern moments,” says textile designer Heather Taylor. “It’s about bringing vintage treasures, like well-loved handmade quilts, into conversation with modern accents and contemporary textiles. The mix feels both timeless and fresh, grounding homes in history while keeping them relevant for today.”
Braided rugs
If you haven’t started searching for a braided rug for your home, now’s the time – get those eBay alerts set! We’ve long loved these classic textiles, and I expect them to finally hit the mainstream in 2026.
“To me, primitive braided rugs help a room tell a story and feel both nostalgic and modern,” says Country Living US’s executive editor Jennifer Kopf. “They’re a fun way to add colour and pattern without overwhelming a room, and their handcrafted quality, imperfections and all, adds character and warmth.” If you’re looking for one of your own, check out vintage resale sites such as Chairish, eBay, and 1stDibs.
Alternatively, see what the high street has in store, like the one below.
Everyday silver
Let 2026 be the year everyone starts using silver on a more regular basis. Whether it’s an embossed silver serving piece or a simple silver candlestick, take the chance to embrace the whimsy of making the everyday feel special – our grandmothers did, and it’s high time we do the same.
This trend comes at a time of renewed interest in silver-toned finishes across the design world. “With the Ralph Lauren aesthetic dominating winter trends on TikTok and dinner parties being so very much back in fashion, it makes sense that vintage and antique silver tabletop goods would see a parallel uptick in demand,” says Country Living US’s Lifestyle Director and in-house antiques expert Sarah Zlotnick.
Kitchen and bath experts are paying attention to this uptick, too. Expect to see nickel hardware pop up in more hardworking spaces throughout the year as designers and homeowners alike finally think outside of the unlacquered brass box.
Stainless steel options are a cheaper alternative for a similar vintage-style look, much like this one below.
Ruffled bed skirts
Furniture has slowly been getting frillier over the last three years, so expect to see that transfer to the bedroom in 2026 by way of bed skirts, like the one in this bedroom by designer Katie Rosenfeld.
“The nostalgic, not overly frilly type that lends itself to an undone, layered and lived-in feel,” clarifies furniture maven Roxy Owens. A staple of English cottage interiors, bed skirts exemplify the pretty-yet-practical interior elements that made your grandmother’s house so timeless.
Anna Logan is the Deputy Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When she’s not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.
