What’s Trending in Homewares – Summer 2026

Summer 2026 is calling for homewares that feel light, sustainable, and alive with personality. Here are trends, picks, and styling ideas we’re loving at the Trove - especially those that align with our Leaves & Fishes’ ethos of natural beauty and quiet luxury.

Key Trends for 2026

  • Biophilic design & greenery: Bring plants inside—and outside. Interiors that blur indoor/outdoor feel will dominate.

  • Sustainable materials: Recycled timber, rattan, cork, and low-impact fabrics. Ethical sourcing is central.

  • Multifunctional and adaptable pieces: Think modular, lightweight, and nursery-to-living-room friendly.

  • Warm earth tones, textured surfaces: Natural clay, ochres, soft terracotta, linen, and tactile finishes.

Great-for-Environment Picks

  • Bondi Wash (Australian botanical cleaning & personal care): Beautiful in form and function, ideal for Christmas stockings or guest bathrooms.

  • Zero-waste brands like Skipper (just-add-water refills) help reduce plastic and waste.

  • Eco homewares & furniture: Look for offerings from The Green Collective and other Australian sustainable furniture shops.

Feature: Timber Day Beds

One of our favourite pieces for indoor/outdoor lounging:

  • Use sustainably sourced hardwoods or reclaimed timber.

  • Dress them with long weather-resistant linen cushions in neutral tones.

  • Style with throw blankets, plants, and woven baskets to soften edges.

Place them on patios, terraces, or even in shaded garden corners - they become destination spots in your own property.

Styling Tips

  • Combine potted greenery and trailing vines for texture and life.

  • Use natural fabrics (linen, cotton) as throws or pillow covers.

  • Pair soft ambient lighting - lanterns, rattan pendants - for warm summer evenings.

  • Use earthy ceramics and handmade wares for table settings.

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