As we step into spring, I always find myself craving a shift at home. After months of winter layering, there’s something so refreshing about reworking a space, not stripping it back, but building it back up in a way that feels warmer, more expressive and full of life.

When I’m designing our seasonal collections at The Suffolk Nest, I’m not just looking at trends in isolation. I’m thinking about how we actually live in our homes. How a space feels on a slow Sunday morning, how it looks when friends come over, how it evolves with the seasons. And this spring, there’s a very clear shift happening. It’s less about minimalism… and much more about personality.

Here are the key trends I’m personally leaning into when designing our Spring 2026 collections, and how I’m styling them in my own home. 

Rich, Layered Colour Takes Centre Stage

For a long time, interiors felt very neutral. Safe and beautiful, but sometimes a little flat.

This season, I’ve found myself naturally moving towards richer, warmer tones when designing new pieces. Deep browns, terracotta, vintage reds, soft blush, even mustard… colours that feel comforting but still elevated.

When we were developing our latest collection, I kept coming back to this idea of layering colour rather than choosing just one. It’s how I style at home too. I’ll pair something deeper, like a rich brown or muted red, with softer tones so it still feels balanced.

The easiest way I approach this in my own space is through smaller details:

• Swapping in cushions with warmer tones
• Styling vases in earthy glazes
• Adding florals that bring in subtle colour variation

It’s never about overwhelming a room. It’s about creating depth so everything feels more considered, more inviting.

Vintage-Inspired Interiors: The Pieces That Tell a Story

If Chris couldn’t find me, I think the first place he’d look is an antiques store – it’s like therapy to me – hunting for treasured items has become one of my favourite hobbies. I’ve never been drawn to spaces that feel too “new” or overly polished. I think the most beautiful homes are the ones that feel like they’ve been collected over time.

When we design products at TSN, I’m constantly asking: Does this feel like it has a story? Would this still feel relevant in ten years?

That’s why you’ll see so many subtle vintage references in our collections:

• Slightly imperfect shapes
• Soft, aged finishes and glazes
• Pieces that don’t feel mass-produced

At home, I mix these kinds of pieces with newer ones all the time. A more rustic vase on a clean kitchen island, or an aged brass detail alongside something contemporary. It creates that layered, lived-in feeling that just can’t be replicated with everything brand new.

Maximalism… But Done Thoughtfully

I think maximalism often gets misunderstood. It’s not about filling every space. It’s about being intentional with what you choose to highlight. When I’m styling (whether it’s for a shoot or my own home), I usually start with one focal point. That might be:

• A larger floral arrangement
• A statement vase
• A key piece of artwork

And then everything else builds around it.

This is exactly how we design our collections too. Each season, there are always a few standout pieces that are designed to be the anchor, and then supporting pieces that tie everything together. It should feel expressive, but still calm. Collected, not cluttered..

Materials That Bring Warmth and Depth

Materials are something I pay so much attention to when designing. This season, I’ve been particularly drawn to:

• Darker woods like walnut and oak
• Warmer metals like aged brass
• Textured ceramics with depth and variation

You’ll see this reflected heavily in our vase collection this spring. We’ve moved away from anything too flat or uniform, and instead focused on glazes and colours that feel tactile and organic. At home, I love mixing these materials together. Smooth with rough. Soft with structured. It’s those contrasts that make a space feel layered and interesting, without needing to add more “things”.

Florals: The Heart of Everything I Do

Florals will always be my starting point….and this season, they’re not subtle. When I was designing our Spring 2026 collection, I kept coming back to the idea of florals being the main character in a space, not just an accessory.

Think:

• Larger, more abundant arrangements
• Bolder colour combinations
• Pieces that actually anchor a room

I’ve been styling a lot with fuller stems, particularly in pinks, purples and softer yellows. They bring so much life into a space, especially when paired with those warmer, richer interiors we’re seeing.

Greenery still plays a huge role too. It’s what balances everything out and keeps arrangements feeling natural rather than overly styled.

And of course, the vase matters just as much. When we designed our 2026 vase collection, I was thinking about how each piece would work with the stems, not just hold them. The colours, the textures, the proportions… it all has to feel cohesive.

Looking Ahead

For me, this season feels like a return to something more personal. Less about following trends for the sake of it, and more about creating homes that feel warm, layered, lived in, and tell a story.

That’s exactly how I approach every collection we create at The Suffolk Nest. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about how something looks on a shelf or in a photo. It’s about how it makes you feel in your home.