Ambiente Trends 26+ sets the style for 2026 across interior design, decoration and creativity. All the latest from Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld
Design is not just about aesthetics. It’s a way of thinking, living and communicating. The 2026 trends from the three international fairs — Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld — speak precisely to this. Brave, light and solid are the three style languages set to shape the worlds of interiors, decoration and creative DIY.
Curated by Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano , the trends gathered under the title Ambiente Trends 26+ offer an exclusive insight into the materials, colours and styles set to shape the future of design. Here’s how they unfold across the three key events taking place in Frankfurt from 6 to 10 February 2026.
Three styles, one shared vision
Under the unifying theme “Dreams. Facts. Stories.”, Ambiente Trends 26+ presents three design approaches:
- Brave celebrates bold, expressive and experimental design. Artistic forms, unexpected material combinations, retro references and visual storytelling come together in a new sense of creative freedom.
- Light conveys lightness and clarity. Ethereal colours, transparency, flowing materials and luminous surfaces create airy, delicate spaces — anything but fragile.
- Solid is grounded in stability and durability. Clean volumes, robust materials and a design focused on longevity come together in an essential, modular and sustainable aesthetic.
These trends consistently run through all three fairs, shaping both practical and inspirational scenarios for interior design, seasonal decoration, and the DIY world.
Ambiente 2026: new spaces for a new way of living
Ambiente returns as a key player with proposals for contemporary living and the international contract sector. In the Trend Area (Foyer Hall 4.1), the brave, light, and solid trends will be showcased through a curated selection of exhibitors’ products, creating impactful settings that blend aesthetics and functionality.
Highlithts:
- Designer of the year Katty Schiebeck, founder of the Barcelona-based interior design studio A Studio, will design the new Interior Design & Architecture Hub in Hall 3.1, focusing on hospitality and contract sectors.
- The new format Kitchen Show – Spot on Kitchen Essentials debuts in Gallery 1 South, where live showcooking events combine culinary culture with design objects.
- A new forum, Grandcreators, is introduced and hosted in the Festhalle: a curated platform for premium furniture and international design brands (including COR, e15, Thonet, Ligne Roset), dedicated to finding design partners in the hospitality and contract sectors.
Christmasworld 2026: emotion, atmosphere, decoration
Christmasworld interprets decoration as a sensory and theatrical experience. The three trends—brave, light, and solid—are expressed through evocative settings that combine craftsmanship, innovation, and storytelling in the Trend Area of Foyer Hall 4.1.
Among the main new features of this edition:
- The new Decoration Unlimited concept: Tropical Bounty transforms the area between Halls 5.1 and 6.1 into a tropical Christmas, featuring natural materials, pastel colors, and exotic inspirations for unconventional decorations.
- Expansion of the party & festivity sector, with the introduction of new brands and networking formats such as Coffee & Connect and the revamped Take Off program, designed for professionals in urban and commercial decoration.
Creativeworld 2026: creativity as a language
Creativeworld explores the expressive potential of creative making, blending artistic craftsmanship, experimentation, and upcycling. The three trends—brave, light, and solid—are reinterpreted in:
- New Rebels (brave): free expression, experimental techniques, and conscious use of alternative and recycled materials.
- Modern Romantics (light): a return to delicacy with embroidery, botanical watercolors, lace, and poetic textures.
- Cool Classics (solid): a new classicism featuring handmade lettering, collegiate style, durable materials, and customized craftsmanship.
Highlights:
- The Creative Academy becomes a certified training platform for the creative trade.
- A new Graffiti Wall is introduced, an interactive area dedicated to street art.
A compass for the international industry
The Ambiente Trends 26+ project thus confirms itself as a key reference point for professionals in design, distribution, and retail. The 2026 trends provide practical tools to interpret the evolution of style and consumer habits, with a multidisciplinary approach that combines creativity, sustainability, and innovation.
