Window decoration trends for 2026: the biggest home trends for the coming year

A new year brings with it new interior design trends. In 2026, we won’t just be looking at the colour on the walls, new furniture or accessories. Window coverings are also becoming an increasingly integral part of the overall interior design. After all, the right window coverings not only determine how much light and privacy you have, but also have a significant influence on the atmosphere in your home.

The window decoration trends for 2026 reflect a variety of styles. Natural materials remain popular, understated luxury takes centre stage, and smart controls offer greater convenience. At the same time, there’s a renewed emphasis on using more colour. We’ll take you through four key trends and show you which KeJe window treatments suit them best.

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  In 2026, window treatments will focus primarily on natural materials, subtle colours, smart controls and personal colour accents. Wood will be combined with other types of wood, whilst soft fabrics and muted tones will create a warm and stylish interior. At the same time, electric window treatments are becoming increasingly popular for added comfort, whilst ‘dopamine décor’ is bringing back more striking colours.

Trend 1. Wood on wood: wood can take centre stage

Combining a wooden floor with a wooden table and wooden window treatments? In 2026, it’s all allowed. The ‘wood on wood’ trend is all about combining different types of wood and wood tones within a single interior.

Not all the wood needs to be exactly the same colour. It is precisely the combination of different shades that creates a warm and natural look. Think, for example, of a light oak floor with a slightly darker wooden dining table and wooden blinds on the window.

Wooden blinds as part of your interior

Wooden blinds fit in perfectly with this trend. They bring the natural material of the furniture and flooring back to the window, thereby creating a greater sense of unity in the room.

KeJe’s free-hanging wooden blinds are available in various types of wood and at least ten colours per slat type. You can also choose from slats measuring 35, 50 or 63 mm. This allows you to tailor the look to the size of the window and the rest of your interior.

For example, do you have lots of light oak tones in your home? Then you could opt for wooden blinds that complement these. In a calm interior, darker wood can actually create a lovely contrast.

Try not to make all the wood exactly the same colour. Different wood tones can actually work well together. For example, by combining a light, medium and dark wood tone, you can add more depth to your interior.

Trend 2. Quiet luxury and soft minimalism: understated, but not boring

Two interior styles we’ll be seeing a lot of in 2026 are quiet luxury and soft minimalism. It might sound complicated, but the idea behind it is actually very simple.

‘Quiet luxury’ literally means ‘quiet luxury’. It’s all about beautiful materials, soft colours and subtle details. No large logos, eye-catching patterns or an abundance of accessories, but an interior that feels luxurious thanks to the materials and finish.

Soft minimalism is based on the same sense of calm, but is warmer than the traditional minimalist interior. Think of soft fabrics, rounded shapes and natural colours rather than just white, black and grey.

Pleated blinds for soft, filtered daylight

Pleated blinds fit well within these tranquil interior styles. You can opt for a subtle fabric that filters daylight without completely blocking out the light. This keeps your home light and peaceful.

A suitable solution is the Splendid Pliss from KeJe. This window covering is available in over 130 different fabrics, ranging from decorative to blackout. Thanks to the top-down/bottom-up operation, you can also decide for yourself how much light and privacy you want. The Splendid Pliss is fitted into an aluminium frame and installed without the need for drilling or screws.

The Day ‘n Night also fits in well with this trend. This system combines two different fabrics in a single frame. For example, you can use a decorative fabric when you want to let soft daylight in during the day, and a different fabric when you need more privacy or light-blocking.

For skylights and wooden window frames, the Fixed Window Pleated Blind may be a suitable choice. This window covering is also available in a wide range of fabrics and, thanks to a special locking system, can be set to any desired position.

Do you have larger windows? Then you might want to consider KeJe’s free-hanging pleated blinds. By choosing subtle fabrics and colours, the window covering becomes part of the interior without drawing all the attention to itself.

Trend 3. Smart and electric window coverings for added convenience

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the home. We control our lighting from our phones, set the thermostat automatically and use smart devices to make everyday tasks easier. Window coverings are also keeping pace with this trend.

By 2026, this trend will be not just about technology, but above all about convenience. Window coverings don’t need to be complicated or conspicuously smart. Above all, they need to be easy to use.

Electric window coverings suit a modern interior

The Splendid Pliss Electric combines the understated look of a pleated blind with electric control. You can operate the window covering via a physical button, an app or a remote control. What’s more, you can decide for yourself how much light and privacy you want thanks to the top-down/bottom-up operation.

For larger windows, KeJe also offers the Electric Free-Hanging Pleated Blind. This version is suitable for larger sizes and can be operated using a physical remote control, amongst other methods.

Prefer wood? The free-hanging wooden blinds are also available in an electric version. This beautifully combines two trends: natural materials and modern control.

Electric window coverings can be particularly convenient for large windows, multiple windows side by side, or windows where the controls are difficult to reach. But even if you simply want greater convenience, electric operation can be an attractive option.

Trend 4. Dopamine décor: colour is allowed to stand out again

After all the muted colours, 2026 will also see room for the opposite: dopamine decor.

This interior design trend is all about colours, shapes and accessories that lift your spirits. That doesn’t mean you have to paint your entire living room bright pink, yellow or blue straight away. You can incorporate dopamine décor subtly by combining a calm base with one or more striking colour accents.

And why limit yourself to cushions, vases or a coloured chair? Window treatments can also serve as a splash of colour.

Use window coverings as a splash of colour

Pleated blinds allow you to introduce colour into your interior in a subtle way. The Splendid Pliss is available in over 130 fabrics. This means that, as well as calm shades, you can also look for fabrics that add a splash of colour.

With the Day ‘n Night, you can even combine two different fabrics in a single frame. This allows you to play with colour, light and privacy.

Aluminium blinds can also form part of your colour scheme. The Latende by KeJe is available in over 30 different slat colours. This means you can match the blinds to the rest of your interior or deliberately opt for contrast.

Would you like the look of shutters? Then the Lamella offers various options. The slats are available in different colours and in widths of 30 and 40 mm. You can also match the colour of the frame and the handle to the rest of your interior.

You can also add colour with roller blinds. Both the framed roller blind and the free-hanging roller blind are available in a range of fabrics and colours. This means that even a relatively simple form of window decoration can become an important part of your interior.

Choose window coverings that suit your interior

The window decoration trends for 2026 really highlight just how many possibilities there are. Wood adds warmth and ties in with the ‘wood on wood’ trend. Pleated blinds in subtle fabrics go well with ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘soft minimalism’. Electric window treatments provide extra comfort, whilst ‘dopamine decor’ allows you to add a touch more colour.

However, you don’t need to adapt your interior to the latest home trends every year. Window treatments are designed to last for years. So, above all, choose a product, material and colour that you feel comfortable with and that suits your home.

Curious to find out which window coverings suit your interior style? Take a look at the various window covering options from KeJe or visit a KeJe dealer near you. There, you can view a range of fabrics, materials and colours and discover which window coverings best complement your interior.