There are moments when we realize that home is not just a place—it’s an experience. A corner that soothes after a busy day, a space that allows us to think, to fantasize, to gather with ourselves or with family. In recent years, the trend of returning home has intensified, and 2026 continues it, with an emphasis on a home that feels like an anchor—calm, personal, and inviting.
“Home is the place where we relax, where we heal,” says interior designer Tzvia Kazayoff. “In an external world that never stops shaking, the home becomes our most stable anchor—familiar, protected, personal.”
Materials That Tell a Story
This year, choices within the space are becoming more personal and embracing. “Natural materials are not a trend—they’re an instinct,” says Kazayoff. “We are drawn to what feels real. Stone that tells a story, wood that warms with the light, fabrics that feel pleasant to the touch. Every layer in the space creates a sense of life.”
The color palette leans toward calm earth tones—olive green, dark brown, sand, and cream—colors that connect the eye, the soul, and the emotion.
Quiet Technology, Life at the Center
Technology in the home is not meant to show off or control, but to serve. “We want a smart home, but not a home that boasts about being smart,” adds Kazayoff. “Technology should disappear. Serve. Not take over. Life is the center—not the system.”
Beauty is no longer enough. It must feel and embrace, improve daily life and not just look good in a picture. Personal items—family art, collections passed down from generation to generation—become central players in home design: “We want to live inside our own story, not inside a catalog set.”
Planning for the Long Term
2026 asks us to think about the home not only for today, but also for the future. “I plan homes not just for today—but for another 10, 20, 30 years,” emphasizes Kazayoff. “The home needs to accompany life’s changes: Children growing up, working from home, health, hosting, independence in older age. When planning is right—it flows with life, it doesn’t fight it.”
And in the end—the family is what brings the focus back to design decisions. “Our next project is not just another new kitchen—it’s the space where the kids will eat lunch and laugh out loud. It’s not a rug—it’s a feeling of home.”