Etsy’s Picks for Best 2026 Color and Texture Are Rooted in Quiet Luxury

Published on December 10, 2025

You’ve undoubtedly heard of the Color of the Year concept, but what about texture? Etsy is the first to select a 2026 Texture of the Year, and you may be wondering why. Though it may not be as obvious as the color of fabric you pick or the shade you paint your walls, texture is a major contributor to the overall aesthetic of your home. It’s present in every room, from your ruffled bedspread to your faux fur rug. That jute doormat makes your space feel organic and natural, while your plush velvet sofa is all about luxury and elegance.

Etsy's Texture of the Year Is Comforting and Simple

Comfort, soft luxury, and simplicity are all more popular than ever in home design, and Etsy wanted to identify a texture that exemplified these qualities in 2026. Washed Linen is the official Texture of the Year for next year, a straightforward yet beautiful choice. You’ll want to display via linen napkins, cloth table runners, and curtains. Washed linen is particularly soft, making for a fabric that feels ultra-comfortable.

As Etsy points out, linen is also a fantastic base for playing with other textures. Linen and leather go hand-in-hand (think matte leather sofa with light-toned linen pillows), while linen fabrics with wicker furniture makes for an organic, boho feel. 

Etsy's Color of the Year: A Storied Hue

Don’t think we forgot about Etsy’s one-of-a-kind pick for Color of the Year, either. According to Etsy, Patina Blue is where it’s at in 2026.

Patina is the color that forms after metal oxidizes. You’ve seen it on copper that’s turned green with age, or bronze that’s spattered with electric blue. Patina Blue is about that gorgeous, bright blue shade that forms on storied pieces over time, adding intrigue and the beauty of age to cherished items.

Fortunately, patina can be manmade, too—which gives you ample opportunity to incorporate patina pieces into your space throughout the new year. Etsy has a wide range of patina blue pieces you can bring home; sculptures and wall art are a beautiful way to add a natural patina feel to your space. 

The color itself is a beautiful choice for everything from fabrics to paint. Incorporate a pop of Patina Blue into your bedspread for a bright blue oasis, or use a Patina Blue rug to define your living room’s seating area.

Patina Blue makes so much sense during a time when well-worn, distressed, storied, and antique objects are making a major comeback in interior design. Thrifted DIYs and flea market gems are undeniably trendy, while family heirlooms are becoming an even bigger point of home decor pride. Patina Blue is a new way to embrace items with a meaningful history, pieces that carried love and memories with them long before they entered your own home.