5 ways experts are making their homes more joyful

‘Joyspanning’ – the art of prioritising our happiness and wellbeing throughout our lifespan – is set to be big news in the interiors world in 2026.

The home decor trend is borne of a larger wellbeing trend that urges us to put joy into the centre of our lives. It focuses on wellbeing, connection and purpose rather than the length of a life. And now, we’re applying this principle to our interiors.

But where do you start when creating both a joyous and stylish home? I went to the people in the know, interior design experts, and asked them how they planned to ‘joyspan’ their homes this year.