Pros say 'slow decorating' is the trend taking over our homes in 2026

In the era of 'fast everything' (ordering something on Amazon and getting it the very next day, 'fast fashion' companies copying a design as soon as it hits the runway), it can be easy to fall into the temptation of 'fast decorating,' too. 

You spot those beautiful spaces on your Instagram feed, and there’s something inside you that wants to achieve that look now instead of waiting months or even years to pull it all together. As the saying goes, 'Good things come to those who wait,' and it’s never been truer than in the world of design.

'A beautifully designed home doesn't happen all at once – and it doesn't need to,' says Heidi Tate, founder and creative director of Tate Interiors. 'Some of the most compelling interiors I've created are those that evolved over years, reflecting the lives, travels, and experiences of the people who live there.'Continue reading in Good Housekeeping.