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The trend for softer shapes and sculptural furniture

Posted on 24 Mar, 2026

As designers and homeowners move away from the sharp, angular pieces that were popular in the past, sculptural furniture with softer, more natural shapes is changing the look of modern homes. This move toward curved shapes isn't just for looks; in fact, rounded furniture has real benefits for comfort, health and the flow of space. Biophilic principles and mid-century design ideas are now part of modern furniture design. This makes pieces that feel safer, more inviting and more comfortable to use. These sculptural pieces, like curved sofas and round dining tables, are changing how we live in 2026.

The change from angular furniture to softer, more sculptural shapes

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Posted in: Furniture Design

Pantone Colour of the Year 2026 — Cloud Dancer

Posted on 10 Mar, 2026

Each December, the Pantone Colour Institute reveals its Colour of the Year — a hue that’s meant to capture the cultural mood and influence design, fashion and interiors across the coming 12 months. For 2026, Pantone has made a striking choice: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer — a soft, billowy off-white that’s unlike anything the institute has picked before.

What is Cloud Dancer?

Cloud Dancer isn’t just “white” in the ordinary sense — it’s the lightest shade Pantone has ever selected as Colour of the Year and marks the first time a white-leaning neutral has taken the crown since the tradition began in 1999.

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