the materials that we will see the most in interior design this year

Although we feel that a house always looks the same, its identity evolves over the years: materials adapt, trends grow and many of the elements that you once incorporated become obsolete in the face of new trends. Let’s talk about the materialsbecause they deserve special attention within the different spaces. They are the subject of trends, technology and evolution and that is why they change over the years. Furthermore, within the different rooms they fulfill a double function: provide an aesthetic solution that elevates the finishes of each space and offers resistance and durability on a daily basis. This second point means that one or another material is imposed in different spaces of the home.

in the kitchen

The kitchen has progressively gone up steps in homes. Not only in the life one lives in it, but in the importance given to its aesthetics within the entire home. Now, we see more and more kitchens integrated into the living room, also called American kitchens. In this aspect, porcelain floors are becoming established to separate both spaces to a certain extent and due to the ease of cleaning and the impact resistance of this material.

In storage, pressed wood (or melanin) is gaining popularity due to its easy adaptation to different styles, and this material can acquire different styles and colors with complete ease. Those that are more exclusive are the aluminum or steela material that is triumphing in the most modern kitchens. Its more industrial finish has been prevailing for several seasons, although it is true that it is a solution only available to those looking to take risks in design.

In the countertop and decorative details, the trend does not change: marble is king for another season. If we talk about the workspace, lately we are looking for it to be as thin and as resistant as possible, and for that, marble knows perfectly how to fit. This is not its only use, because it can also be used for the dashboard or to finish off an island.

The living room

It will be because we are entering summer and because the house is expected to accompany the heat waves, but Materials such as wicker or linen are becoming popular in furniture. If we go into textiles, their use is adapting to the wall coveringsan element that we see more and more present in common spaces, because thanks to them your living room can also acquire a unique personality.

But vintage is back and that makes the tiles, that until now had not left functional areas such as the kitchen or bathroom, can also enter this space. They give the feeling of being at your grandmother’s house and, although historically that has sounded negative in homes, today it is a source of pride to achieve this result.

Of course, in this Mediterranean air given by fabrics such as wicker or linen, wood cannot fail to shape small reading corners (as a shelf) or for the table dining area. Even on the central table in the living room, where we can see both glass, for more modern designs, and wood for those seeking a more serene environment.

And on the terrace…

On the terrace we will see the materials of the living room reflected a little. This space is increasingly becoming an extension of the house and that logic also applies to the materials with which we dress its decoration. Logically, many of them also have to adapt to greater resistance, because the aggression that furniture suffers in an indoor space is not the same as in an outdoor one. And in the terrace, heat, rain or temperature changes They can be deadly for the most sensitive furniture.

A whole range of possibilities and materials come in here. We will be able to see warm wood, natural fibers, artisanal ceramics and soft and resistant fabrics crowning the terraces of 2026, where the name of linen arises again. The only thing that is imposed this year is one thing: mix materials intelligently to give personality to the home.

in the bathroom

The bathroom long ago became a personal oasis within the home. That is why the materials must be chosen with the intention of facilitating their use and washing. The stone and tile They are undeniably protagonists in this sense, since they help create different designs without giving up functionality. Yes, adjacent solutions have also been imposed, where the microcement helps create more serene spaces with an aesthetic finish and functional. In taps we do see certain trends that appear, such as the search for serenity through matte faucets.