Pinterest Says This Chilly Shade Will Be Everywhere in 2026

Published on January 5, 2026

Pinterest’s 2026 predictions have arrived, and the brand is highlighting a color that we can’t wait to see more of in the coming months: Cool Blue. Here's how to decorate with this chilly hue in the new year.

Bringing Cool Blue Into Your Space

Blue shades have been a popular interior design pick in recent years. While past hues have ranged from coastal chic to zen ocean blue, Pinterest says cool blue is all about elegance, sophistication, and a truly cool look (in more ways than one). 

Glacial blue is light, bright, and frosty. A cool blue tone can brighten up a room like no other, making it feel as expansive as the Arctic. Pair it with cream or white neutrals and plush accessories to make your room feel like a winter wonderland. Alternatively, you can accessorize cool blue with soft, warm pastels (think pink or yellow) to keep it relevant year-round. 

Pinterest also predicts that cool blue will make a major splash in the food world. Grab some blue-tinted glasses to give your favorite cocktails a glacial twist. Even plain water will taste colder in cool blue cups. Frosty serving dishes and tablescapes are about to be another major trend for 2026; think soft blue table runners, icy dinner plates that make your food feel extra fresh, and snowy linens with blue borders. 

This trend will no doubt pick up in the early winter months of 2026, when the world naturally leans into wintry colors—but don’t let that fool you into thinking this trend won’t stick around all year long. Cool blue shades bring a much-needed breath of cool air during the hotter months, so feel free to take your time planning out your glacial escape ahead of the new year.

Accessorizing with Glacial Accents

Pinterest’s prediction for cool blue's takeover is just as much about the aesthetic as it is the color. Make this trend sparkle by using iridescent accent pieces that shine like fresh snow; pearly lamp shades, iridescent trays for your coffee table, and chrome-framed mirrors will make any room feel positively glacial. Wintery wall art, cool-toned LED light strips, and soft blue lighting are other fun ways you can lean into the glacier blue aesthetic. 

If you’re inspired by Pinterest’s 2026 Color of the Year but want to warm things up a little bit, try playing around with how you incorporate cool blue into your space. A faux fur blanket exudes warmth and comfort despite its cool color; a velvet blue accent chair or plush-textured rug are other gentle ways to introduce this color to your space. Ruffles, lace, and ribbons are also ways to thaw the icy elegance of this blue shade and make it feel a little more coquettish. 

A subtle pop of cool blue can tie together cool-toned neutrals in a flash. Try letting cool blue sheets peek out from underneath your comforter, or adding a glacial-bordered pillow to your bedspread. Light blue curtains will give your windows a lift.