4 Home Decor Things That Are Not a Trend Yet — But Will Be in 2027 

When home decor trends go viral, they really skyrocket — I’m looking at you, cordless LED lamps and needlepoint pillows! Interior designers are kind of the ultimate decorating trendsetters, so I had to ask a few of them the following question: What are a few trends starting to take off that haven’t reached full-blown phenomenon yet?

As always, the pros delivered. They agreed on four decor elements they say they’re starting to see clients appreciate more. These styles may have major moments over the next few months, but remember — you heard about them here first! 

It’s time to stop settling for throw pillows that either feature the same design on both sides or only feature a design on the front paired with a solid-colored backing, says Madelaine Meyer, the founder of ADROIT. “What a missed design opportunity,” she says. “It’s much more fun to pair two distinct but complementary fabrics on a single pillow (think: a bold, graphic pattern on one side and a subtle, textured solid on the other).” 

Mayer offers this smart and fairly inexpensive hack for those looking to customize pillows on their own. “Buy two retail pillows of the same size in different fabrics you love, and take them to a local tailor,” she offers. “Have them swap the back panels, and sew them back up. Presto — two completely unique, double-sided pillows for a fraction of the price!” 

While many designers are tired of open shelving, they can always get behind kitchen storage solutions on some level. Designer Kira Young’s preferred alternative to ultra-trendy open shelves? Pocket door cabinets, which help conceal clutter and can moonlight as open shelving areas when you want them to. 

“These are an incredible way to keep counters clear of smaller appliances,” says the founder of High Tide Design. “Pocket mechanisms mean you can leave them in the open position, and the cabinet becomes a kind of display area where the shelves can be styled with silverware and other elements,” she adds. It also means you can close the doors temporarily on messes whenever you don’t have time to fully tidy up!

Designers Alex Kinion and Jennifer Wilson are seeing more clients request book nooks in their homes. “In a world where it’s so easy to get caught up in everything going on, there’s something really grounding about a space that’s meant for just one thing,” says Kinion, the founder of Grounded Homes Interior Design. “Skip the massive library, and carve out a small space: A stair landing or corner of a room is the perfect spot for curling up with a good read.” 

Wilson, the founder of Jennifer J Interiors, feels similarly. “There’s something powerful about preserving and prioritizing a tactile experience in today’s technology-driven world,” she says. “Mark my words, reading physical books is going to be seen as the next little luxury, as we see a return to analog experiences to counterbalance digital burnout.” So if you have a sliver of space, consider creating one of these little areas — even if it’s just a freestanding bench with a few pillows. 

Expect Roman shades to start coming for your windows, says Elaine Burns Thompson, the founder of Pistachio Designs. “Because they are inherently less fussy, clients have been gravitating towards them for a lived-in and homey feel to their spaces,” she says. “They are one of the more approachable DIY window treatment solutions, so incorporating them is a no-brainer way to add layers (and coziness!) to a room.” 

Roman shades can also be used with other window treatments for a bespoke look. For example, in a Charleston home, Thompson installed Roman shades over bamboo blinds. There’s such a range of styles even within the Roman shade category, so there’s certain to be something you’ll gravitate towards.