Fashion & Interiors: Trends of the 20th and 21st Centuries
Explore how fashion and iconic 20th-century design movements inspire the Color Trends 2026 palette—reimagining classic styles with a fresh, approachable use of color for today’s interiors.
About the live course
Whether through patterns, materials, or color, the influence of fashion has always played a role in how we dress our surroundings. Similarities and connections drawn between fashion and interior design create a compelling narrative that serves as a point of inspiration for Color Trends 2026. Through an analysis of three major design movements of the 20th century—Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern—correlations between decorative styles and fashion are illustrated, alongside their iconic color palettes. Throughout the course, a renewed interest in classics refreshed for today’s interiors is demonstrated through a reverence for craft and attention to detail. Inspired by cues from fashion, the Color Trends 2026 palette invites an approachable sensibility with exceptional use of color.
- Gain an understanding of key fashion influences of the 20th century and their connection to major interior design trends
- Look at the current trend cycle and how both micro and macro trends can affect consumer behaviors, aesthetics, as well as color preferences
- Understand the transition to Color Trends 2026 from previous Color Trends palettes
- Discover concepts and points of inspiration that influenced the development of the Color Trends 2026 palette.
This free course is brought to you through a partnership with Benjamin Moore.
Registration is open for the Committee on Design Spring Conference 2026!
