As we look ahead to 2026, MSI continues to lead with thoughtful trend forecasting informed by customer demand, sales performance, and the success of MSI products in the market. Combined with inspiration from premier design events and the organic beauty of the world around us, this approach provides a holistic view of where design is headed. Our 2026 Design Trends reflect how homeowners and designers are embracing warmth, texture, and expressive materials. These four trends guide how we develop surfaces that seamlessly combine high performance with elevated style, shaping the products we design and launch throughout the year.

LIGHT & LUSTER

Creamy ivory tones and soft luminous surfaces create effortless, serene elegance.

TAJ MAHAL QUARTZITE

Soft ivories, warm off-whites and glowing neutrals fill spaces with light and calm. Inspired by artisanal stone and timeless design, this palette transforms everyday interiors into radiant retreats. Beautifully balanced, naturally inviting and endlessly livable.

VINTAGE VILLA

Earth-driven hues and expressive veining bridge traditional character with modern design.

PATAGONIA GREEN QUARTZITE, LADSON ATWOOD

Plum, nuanced greens, slate blue and muted terracotta create richly layered interiors. Elegant veining and geometric accents deliver bold statements that feel grounded, sophisticated and enduring. Where romance meets modernity.

WILLOW MARKET

Soft pastels, graceful curves and timeless patterns create airy, understated beauty.

STELLA BLUSH, Q+ IVORITAJ

Washed blues, delicate greens and creamy marble tones come together through floral motifs, scalloped edges and classic tile formats. Light, textured and effortlessly graceful, this palette brings calm sophistication to any space.

VELVET TRUFFLE

Rich brown tones, classic patterns and dimensional contrast deliver moody sophistication.

FANTASY BROWN, STELLA LA PERLA

Chocolate browns meet creamy neutrals in a palette grounded by old-world charm. Checkerboard, geometric forms and warm wood textures create depth and structure, bringing timeless elegance to modern spaces with versatile, elevated style.

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With the Trends Shaping 2026?

Each palette in our Trend Report has been carefully translated into high-performance surfaces that bring these color stories to life. From countertops to tile, backsplashes to flooring, explore products designed for how we're living now.