The shift is clear: wellness is in, hustle culture is out. With rising anxiety—more than 60% of Americans say they feel stressed about current events and finances—spaces are being reimagined to nurture well-being over busyness. Commercial and hospitality design is responding to the growing need for stress alleviation by integrating calming tones, tactile materials and even a sense of play and joy into spaces. The emphasis on comfort and relaxation has inspired commercial spaces to continue adopting a residential design approach, prioritizing mood-driven aesthetics and personalization. Recent hotel openings are rejecting the beige color washing formula and embracing a “more-is-more” design scheme that celebrates sensory richness. Biophilic design, immersive third spaces, and cheerful florals are making appearances throughout hospitality and commercial spaces. Gone are the days when individualism and hustle were the keys to success. Now, designers want individuals to collaborate, find joy and/or calm if needed, and approach the world with a sense of whimsy and appreciation. Furthermore, as sustainability continues to be a focus, we are seeing designs that embrace nature’s aesthetics and health now more than ever.
Read on to see what’s in store for workplace, hospitality, and other commercial spaces in 2026 from the design experts at Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering:
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Woods and Natural Materials
Materials and textiles derived from nature allow spaces to broadly build upon biophilic design movements that have defined design over the past few years. Warm woods, earth-colored tones, and natural fibers are trending, signaling that sustainable design and eco-consciousness are here to stay.
Momentum’s Muratto line is exemplary of the earthy tones that the design world seems to favor. The smooth and neutral elegance of the collection’s organic blocks brings natural occurring colors to the forefront with a selection of rich browns, greys, and blues to choose from. The Muratto collection also introduced 100% natural preserved moss accents as a new take on texture and terrain within interiors. The greenery and freshness of these moss accents point to the continued rise of nature-driven design in interiors.
The Clean Vinyl wallcovering collection, with the Empress Filigree and Hutton prints as prime examples, comes in blue hues reminiscent of the ocean, as well as browns and greys that replicate lush green forests and various flora. The use of warm woods, cork, and natural fibers underscores the hospitality industry’s growing commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious luxury. These tones are also a nod to the renewed appreciation for the Arts and Crafts movement, where inviting maximalism meets craftsmanship.
Momentum’s Circon collection further channels the power of nature through sustainably sourced wallcoverings that echo the soft, elegant neutrals found in the natural world. The Tanglewood pattern captures the richness of deep, woody browns, while Samba introduces calming, sandy whites that bring a sense of ease to interiors.
Eco-Wellness and Spaces that Heal
Apart from the use of natural and natural inspired materials, the need to incorporate nature’s color and design cadence is dominating the design world. However, Momentum’s Renaturation collection, made in collaboration with 13×9, goes beyond the scope of traditional biophilia. The Fractal Bark wallcovering found in the collection takes a scientifically backed approach to Nature-inspired, biophilic design. The collection leverages the power of natural fractal-based patterns and the restorative benefits they bring into interior spaces. With research proving that simply viewing these fractal designs can ease mental fatigue and reduce physiological stress by up to 60%, this revolutionary step in biophilic design significantly advances the power that fractal/nature-driven design can have in the interior design industry. Creating spaces that help consumers regulate their nervous system and subsequently improve their health is in line with the industry’s mission to create hospitality design that promotes holistic wellness, and healing.
Playful Immersive Design
Playful and experimental colors and design blended with grown-up sophistication will gain significant traction in 2026. By incorporating kinetic and tactile elements, interiors will encourage interaction and exploration, evoking an elevated, adult sense of fun. This reflects a broader shift toward interiors that are less serious, designed instead to delight, surprise, and spark joy, much like the retro design period of the late 20th century. We see influences of “more-is-more” ideology in the recent buzzy opening of Faena New York, a much awaited extension of the Faena brand that’s revered for its vibrance and bold patterns. The luxuriously loud and bold designs in Faraway Hotels’ upcoming expansions in Sag Harbour and Jackson Hole exemplify the use of world building to characterize the properties to fit the charm and personality of each location.
Momentum’s Digital Art Gallery provides designers with a wealth of playful, colorful and customizable design options, such as Epic Haute Dogs and Isla Botanica, to truly amplify and transform spaces. Momentum’s Idyllwild in Wonderland-themed booth (Booth #719) at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) experiments with spirited, vivacious design. The goal was to turn the booth into an experience, aligning itself with the concept of the third space — environments meant to be enjoyed beyond home, work, or school. Amid discussions about the decline of “third spaces”, there has been renewed effort in creating commercial spaces that people can truly savor. Playful wallcoverings, like those featured in the BDNY booth, invite interaction, encouraging people to pause, explore, and linger.
A Callback to Florals
Chintz, an Indian-inspired pattern introduced to Europe’s elite in the 17th century, and broader examples of floral decor are poised for a comeback. Floral wallcoverings and designs that support maximalist layering are on the rise. Flowers and leafy patterns that foil the contemporary sensibilities of the 21st century can be seen in Momentum’s Idyllwild collection. Named after a mountain village near San Diego that’s known for their superblooms, the Idyllwild pattern incorporates the rich patterns of flowers, leaves, thorns and its dramatic colorways that will reintroduce chintz-inspired patterns into commercial interiors.
About Momentum
Momentum is the largest US distributor of contract textiles and wallcoverings in the commercial interiors industry. Its mission is to inspire and equip customers to deliver exceptional work for their clients through its commitment to sustainable excellence, innovation, and design excellence. Redefining the industry’s narrative, Momentum has collaborated with acclaimed artists and designers, including Sheila Hicks, Shantell Martin, Yinka Ilori and Rebecca Moses. Momentum has been honored with numerous awards for its innovative products, including the Product Innovation Award 2023 – Acoustics, six 2024 Best of NeoCon Awards including the Best of Competition and four 2025 Best of NeoCon Awards including Business Impact, and the 2024 IIDA Award for Best Showroom.