Every year, new colour stories emerge that reflect how we want to live, work, and create. For 2026, Tikkurila presents three distinctive palettes: Expressive, Visionary and Authentic. Each captures a different mood and way of living, offering inspiration for homes that feel personal, purposeful, and full of character.
Expressive
Colour has the power to lift energy, and Expressive is the trend that embraces it fully.
This look is about confidence, creativity, and using bold contrasts and playful pairings to design a space that feels alive. It encourages stepping away from safe neutrals and instead layering hues that spark conversation and bring joy.
This palette thrives in social and creative spaces where colour can take centre stage. It is especially effective in living rooms, kitchens, and studios, where bold tones encourage energy while softer shades bring balance.
Bringing Expressive to life
In this scheme, colour is carefully balanced. Tomato M316 delivers intensity and anchors the room with a striking feature. Milkshake Y411 provides a soft backdrop that calms and complements, allowing brighter notes to stand out. Sky J356 brings freshness, used across ceiling, floor, or cabinetry to frame the space. Lemonade H300 introduces a cheerful highlight, scattered through smaller details that keep the room feeling optimistic. Together, the palette feels bold yet harmonious, a true reflection of individuality.
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Visionary
Visionary is about creating interiors that feel dramatic and immersive. The palette is rich in depth, with shadowy tones that invite focus and reflection. Instead of brightness and contrast, Visionary explores mood and subtle shifts in shade, giving spaces a sense of refinement and calm intensity.
This look works beautifully in bedrooms, home offices and retreat spaces where atmosphere is more important than energy. Layers of dark colour across walls, ceilings and furniture blur boundaries, making rooms feel cocooned and considered. Carefully placed lighting and tactile materials then add warmth, ensuring the space feels intimate rather than cold.
Bringing Visionary to life
In these rooms, the strength of the palette lies in its consistency. Using darker tones across large surfaces creates a seamless flow, while accents in leather, metal and natural textures break up the uniformity. Soft pools of light highlight surfaces and shapes, turning even simple furniture into sculptural features. The result is a look that feels both modern and timeless, perfect for those who want their interiors to inspire focus and contemplation.
Featured Shades
Authentic
Colour in the Authentic trend is calm, honest, and rooted in nature. This look is about creating harmony through muted tones that work effortlessly with natural materials. It celebrates simplicity and comfort, offering spaces that feel timeless and welcoming.
Authentic at Home
Here, earthy browns, soft greys, and rich berry tones are paired with wood and woven textures to bring depth and warmth. Accents of clay and plum add richness without overpowering, while softer neutrals keep the palette grounded. Together, the scheme reflects balance, ease, and an appreciation for the beauty of natural living.