Interior Design Trends in Hospitality for 2026

In today’s hotel design, aesthetics are no longer an end in themselves — they are a vehicle to evoke emotion, drive differentiation and promote wellbeing. The hospitality interior design trends for 2026 focus on the guest experience, sustainability, and the harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. These are spaces that not only welcome but also communicate and transform.

What are hospitality spaces?

They are places created to provide comfort — but also to inspire. It’s not just about rooms or communal areas, but about crafting environments with a distinct identity that support the hotel or brand narrative. Hospitality design aims to deliver a coherent and memorable experience, from the first visual impact to the smallest functional detail.

The guest at the centre of experiential design

By 2026, guests will be even more conscious and discerning, continuing the trend of recent years. They seek a sense of wellbeing, tranquillity and connection with their surroundings. As a result, experiential design takes centre stage: warm materials, natural light, organic textures and sensory spaces. Every design choice aims to provoke an emotion or facilitate a lasting memory.

Sustainability and responsible materials

Using durable, environmentally responsible materials is no longer optional — it's essential. Exagres’ extruded porcelain stoneware, with its anti-slip finishes and exceptional resistance, is an ideal solution for contract projects. It combines sustainability, safety and style in one product. The availability of technical pieces also ensures a seamless and precise finish for any project.

IN&OUT connection: seamless integration between indoor and outdoor

Continuity between interiors and exteriors is a defining element of modern hotel design. Visually and functionally linking indoor areas with terraces, pools or courtyards through ceramic flooring with anti-slip outdoor finishes (C3 ≥R11) enhances the project’s overall harmony and encourages flexible space usage.

Invisible technology and emotional personalisation

Technology becomes unobtrusive — but essential. Climate control systems, lighting automation and smart solutions are seamlessly integrated into the space. This invisible tech supports the overall aesthetic while delivering the personalised comfort today’s guest expects.

Hybrid and multifunctional spaces in hotels and resorts

Lobbies that double as art galleries, terraces that become coworking zones — hotel and resort spaces must now be versatile. This demands materials that can withstand heavy use, offer aesthetic continuity, and allow for flexible reconfiguration without compromising quality or visual identity.

Craftsmanship, local context and authenticity in hotel design

Hotels increasingly seek to stand out. By incorporating local references, natural-finish materials and culturally relevant design details, spaces gain authenticity and emotional value.

Ceramic wall and floor coverings: texture, colour and durability

Exagres ceramic solutions deliver aesthetic continuity, long-term resistance and high versatility, making them a key tool in contemporary hospitality design.Want to create a truly memorable space?