In December 2025, Pinterest released its annual report on “Pinterest Predicts 2026” which announced an emerging trend in interior design called Neo Deco. It’s an interior style that has its roots in the bold, flashy, and ostentatious Art Deco style of the 1920s.
MAXIMAL Paint Palette Revisited
For Neo Deco, the palette is moody, with emphasis on forms like chevrons, fan arches, and other geometric patterns, jazzed up with brass and chrome for that luxe feel.
The color palette that would fit this kind of interior style is MAXIMAL, one which the Boysen Color Team made in 2017. The jewel hues are intense and would suit a person who has the boldness to dress up a home to fit a flamboyant personality.
Click the arrows at the bottom of the photos left or right to see all the Art Deco designs. The images are meant to inspire those of you who want to explore this style.
A Glam Home
After years of minimalism, some people seem to want to spread their wings and explore other styles that have a maximalist aesthetic. The younger generation especially want to express themselves through a rich layering of colors, patterns, and textures. The strong urge for self-expression is not limited to personal styling and lifestyle choices, but also to home design.
“More is more” resonates with more people today. In this digital age when anyone can see homes of people around the world, the inspiration seems almost endless.
Choose jewel tones like ruby (Fine Wine), sapphire (Rebel Yell), and citrine (Tuscan Sun). Use Art Deco patterns like chevron, geometric shapes, fan motifs in your home accessories, such as rugs, wall treatments, upholstery. Use chrome or brass for other home accessories.
When dressing up a room, you can actually start from statement pieces that you own, like a chandelier, a vintage bar cart, a geometric mirror, or a velvet sofa. Not afraid to have that over-the-top glamor in your home yet look modern? Go for elegant “lived-in” furniture and not the Gatsbyesque furniture sets. For fabrics, go for velvet, silk, and brocade; these exude luxury. With Neo Deco, there is also more freedom to veer away from rigid symmetry by introducing assymmetrical accents (dynamic arrangements of different shapes, sizes, or textures). Curb the tendency to have shiny, reflective objects like mirrors, crystals, or metallic embellishments in every corner. Work with a restraint-driven lens and strive for elegance rather than ostentation.
Neo Deco not your cup of tea? No worries. Just head on to other interior design styles by clicking on this link, and explore those which are more to your liking.
