New Year New Home
Cloud Dancer : Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year
Colour theory experts Pantone have named their colour of the year, and it conjures up images of calm and understated beauty. Cloud Dancer, a light and breezy shade of white, is the colour trend expected to take home furnishing trends by storm. Working beautifully as a base, this shade symbolises brighter days and a renewed sense of calm and balance - the perfect way to prepare your home for a new year full of new memories.
Styling Cloud Dancer: DOs & DON’Ts
- DO layer textures
Incorporate bouclé, chunky knits and soft linen to enhance the billowy softness of Cloud Dancer, creating a space that feels relaxed, tactile and inviting.
- DON’T use stark or fluorescent lighting
Avoid harsh overhead lighting. Instead, opt for warm, ambient sources such as floor lamps and table lamps to preserve Cloud Dancer’s serene and airy quality.
- DO introduce dark, rich wood furniture
Walnut and dark oak provide an essential visual anchor, offering sophisticated contrast against Cloud Dancer’s clean white canvas.
- DO add a bold focal point
A statement artwork or vibrant rug works beautifully with Cloud Dancer. Its neutrality allows stronger colours and patterns to stand out without overwhelming the space.
- DO use Cloud Dancer in small or open-plan rooms
Its light-reflective quality enhances the sense of openness, creating the illusion of greater space and visual clarity.
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Come into our store in Upminster and let our friendly furniture experts guide you through our Neutrals and Naturals section, where you can find your ideal piece to go with this trend. From beautifully textured modular sofas and armchairs, and expertly curated curtains, to unusually shaped lamps and occasional tables; there is plenty here to bring the essence of Cloud Dancer into your home.
Other Anticipated 2026 Trends
- Warm Neutrals
Easy to style and goes with everything - think creams, ochres and sandy browns. Perhaps a touch of Mocha Mousse, Pantone's colour of the year for 2025? Look at our handy guide for Mocha Mousse styling tips and shopping the trend at Roomes.
- Understated Luxury
Clean lines, soft curves, and comfort that is felt not shouted about...a subtle touch of elegance is often worth more than a grand overdose. Look at our unusual and creative lighting section, or our Ercol section for inspiration.
- Softer shapes, smaller proportions
Curves and rounded edges are in, bringing with it less bulky furniture and more delicately proportioned and sleek designs. Duresta sofas and a carefully curated selection of accent chairs, dining chairs and occasional tables on our website and in store are ideal options for this trend.
- Texture led upholstery
Refined bouclé, heavy linen blends or soft matte leathers are becoming popular upholstery choices. Texture is the perfect way to add depth without an infusion of too much colour. Brands like Ercol, G Plan and Parker Knoll bring design and texture together, whilst our curated selection of upholstered dining and accent chairs, as well as throws are also a good choice.
- 'Bedroom as a Sanctuary' thinking
Bedrooms are styled with more comfort and less decorative elements in mind. Our lovely selection of luxurious headboards, mattress and divan sets, pillows and mattress protectors from Vispring, Tempur, Highgrove and many more take the cake in this section : simply wander into our bed section and experience the comfort for yourself!
- Fewer Pieces, Smarter Choices
Whether you're after Modular sofas, Storage-integrated furniture or Dual-purpose pieces, we have it all. Buy smart by choosing storage ottomans, extending dining tables, modular sofas, and the like. Explore our lovely bookcases, sideboards and display units for more options.
- Calm Accent Colours
Just because the Pantone Colour of the Year is a shade of white, this doesn't have to mean the disappearance of colour. Controlled pops of colour used sparingly can go a long way towards adding a jolt of style. Got a small budget but big ideas for a new year change? Explore our delightful new Home Decor. Faux flowers and plants, textured and exquisitely crafted vases, beautiful picture frames, creative bookends and decorative sculptures, and cosy throws and cushions...let your imagination run wild with our new curated collections as you bring the New Year in!
- 31st December 2025
