Color & Style Trends: Late Fall 2025 and Winter 2026

The seasons are shifting, and with them comes a fresh wave of colors, textures, and design moods. Whether you’re refreshing a room, updating your wardrobe, or reimagining a vintage find, the trends for late fall 2025 and winter 2026 lean into comfort, warmth, and heritage style with a modern twist.

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1. Deep Earth & Forest Tones

Think moss green, espresso brown, and cedar wood — rich, grounding shades that bring nature indoors. These tones show up in both fashion and interiors.

• In clothing: wool coats in olive, brown leather boots, dark plaid scarves.
• In furniture: painted hutches in deep greens, walnut-stained tables.

DIY Tie-In: Dixie Belle’s Collard Greens or Coffee Bean are perfect for furniture makeovers that feel on-trend yet timeless.

2. Jewel Box Accents

Saturated jewel tones add energy against cozy neutrals. Emerald, sapphire, amethyst, and garnet will all be center stage this season.

• Jewelry: vintage gemstone rings, enamel bangles, statement earrings.
• Decor: bold painted accent tables, jewel-toned throws and pillows.

DIY Tie-In: Dixie Belle’s Aubergine or Amethyst bring that richness to upcycled furniture.

3. Cozy Textures & Layering

As minimalism softens, we’re seeing layered comfort: chunky knits, shearling, velvet, and boucle. In home décor, that means mixing textiles over vintage bases; in fashion, it’s about piling cozy textures in one outfit.

Look for: vintage knit sweaters, wool coats, velvet chairs, and layered rugs.

4. Heritage Patterns

Late fall/winter style is leaning into heritage and history: plaids, houndstooth, fair isle, and tapestry-inspired prints.

• Fashion: plaid skirts, checked blazers, tapestry handbags.
• Home: stenciled chests, patterned wallpaper, upcycled chairs with patterned fabric seats.

5. Moody Metallics

Instead of bright gold, this season favors antiqued finishes — burnished brass, aged pewter, darkened silver. Jewelry collectors will love vintage Monet or Liz Claiborne pieces in tarnish-resistant plating. Furniture makers can add drama with gilding waxes and metallic paints.

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Wrap-Up

The story of late fall 2025 and winter 2026 is about heritage with warmth: nature-inspired colors, rich jewel tones, cozy textures, and vintage details. Whether you’re painting a dresser, layering your living room, or building a cold-weather wardrobe, this season is the perfect time to mix vintage quality with modern comfort.

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