4 min readLet’s try something: close your eyes and picture your grandmother’s house. What do you see? Perhaps a wall of cabbageware plates? (Or maybe your grandmother was more of a “Rose Medallion” china kind of gal.) Are there needlepoint pillows on every chair and sofa covered in both pattern and plastic? While every grandma’s house certainly looked different and uniquely personal, the sense of warmth and coziness they evoked was universal—there truly is no place like Grandma’s house.
Last year, I wrote about the comeback of grandma chic, chronicling the return in popularity of brown furniture and skirted sinks. Those elements haven’t gone anywhere, and, in fact, grandma-inspired interiors have only gotten 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 and Country Design 100 honoree 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.
Pieced Quilts
Is it too soon to say that 2026 is the year of the quilt? I personally don’t think so. I included pieced quilts in my grandma decor trend report last year, and my support and appreciation for these textiles has only grown.
Pieced 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 and Country Design 100 honoree Heather Taylor. “It’s about bringing vintage treasures, like well-loved hutches and handmade quilts, into conversation with modern decor 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 American textiles, and I expect them to finally hit the mainstream in 2026 as design enthusiasts look back over the country’s 250-year history for styles to champion.
“To me, primitive braided rugs help a room tell a story and feel both nostalgic and modern,” says Country Living’s executive editor Jennifer Kopf, whose Missouri farmhouse features an antique braided rug in the dining room (pictured). “They’re a fun way to add color 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. Heritage brands such as Capel Rugs and Colonial Mills are also great sources for new American-made braided rugs.
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’s Lifestyle Director and in-house antiques expert Sarah Zlotnick. “So much so, in fact, that we dedicated an entire Collecting story in our December/January 2026 print issue to the topic.” (Psst, you can read that story here!)
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.
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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. “The nostalgic, not overly frilly type that lends itself to an undone, layered and lived-in feel,” clarifies Country Design 100 honoree and furniture maven Roxy Owens of Society Social. A staple of English design and cottage interiors, bed skirts exemplify the pretty-yet-practical interior elements that made your grandmother’s house so timeless.
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Anna Logan is the Senior 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.
