The Pearl’s 2026 Home Interior Design Inspiration
January ushers in a season of awakening, new beginnings, and artistic revelation. The top design trends for 2026 focus on authentic, tactile experiences with calm color palettes, natural materials, and a move towards tranquil personal spaces. In this spirit, Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that evokes an ambiance of quiet reflection. Ready to give your home an uplifting refresh? Explore the La Brea Avenue creative district, where you’ll discover an eclectic mix of interior design shops and studios. ROW DTLA is another great destination, where you’ll find unique furniture, kitchenware, and home accessories. To guide your journey, we’ve compiled a list of inspiring resources, many near The Pearl.
Pantone Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer
The Pantone Color Institute has chosen Cloud Dancer for its 2026 Color of the Year. A lofty white, Cloud Dancer serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. Imbued with serenity, Cloud Dancer encourages relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation. Cloud Dancer invites a space where function and feeling intertwine, to build atmospheres of serenity and spaciousness, providing a refuge of visual cleanliness that inspires well-being and lightness.
How to Style Cloud Dancer into Your Home Decor
The exclusive Joybird x Pantone collaboration offers inspiring ideas on how to incorporate Cloud Dancer in your home. Living room accents such as cushions, throws, lighting, candles, or an area rug, create a serene atmosphere. Embrace Cloud Dancer in accessories such as artworks, vases, and dried plant arrangements. Or go for soft white bedding, towels, and other textiles to add calmness to the room. As you explore ways to infuse your home with this restful hue, you’ll find that cloud Dancer effortlessly lends itself to a variety of styles and settings, ensuring your living spaces resonate with the tranquility this color embodies.
Joybird 767 S Alameda Street Suite 152, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Joybird was founded on the idea that people should never settle when it comes to home furnishing, but rather have the freedom to be boldly original. Their custom made and curated furniture is built to meet the demands and unique tastes of customers, providing a high-quality product that will be enjoyed for a lifetime. Stop by the showroom where you can sit, lounge, and lay on an inspiring collection of furniture, rugs, accessories, and even pet beds.
6th Sense LA 1351 S Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
This family-owned home furnishings and accessories store has proudly provided contemporary furniture items since 2016. The brand name evokes the idea of a sixth sense – an extrasensory perception. They offer home furnishings from vendors around the world, including France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, and Japan, with a great selection of sofas, tables, lighting, wall decor, and other home accessories. Sixth Sense also offers interior design services and custom designs.
Interior Define 171 S La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Located in the heart of the La Brea creative district, Interior Define is re-conceptualizing the furniture-shopping experience. Their unique made-to-order production and digital-first approach enables the company to craft exceptional, customizable furniture at attainable prices, including sofas, rugs, tables, lighting, and more.
Croft House 326 N La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Founded in 2010, Croft House aims to encompass the sophisticated, relaxed feel of the California lifestyle through their handmade pieces of statement furniture. Manufactured locally in Southern California, each piece is created with great attention to detail and a distinct focus on the individual processes involved. Longevity and craftsmanship are prioritized through the selection of only the highest quality materials available.
Design MIX Gallery 611 S La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Design MIX Gallery is a family-owned design resource based in Los Angeles for over 25 years. MIX directly imports one of a kind found objects and furniture from around the world, and produces a wide range of custom lighting, furniture and accessories. The founders of MIX have more than three decades of experience in sourcing and custom design. Their curiosity and passion for art, culture, and history were sparked by a family background rich in architectural and artistic influences, as well as immersive art and design education.
Maison Midi 148 S La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Maison Midi travels the Mediterranean in search of rare and exclusive items that will bring the Mediterranean dream to your home. From the Atlantic Coast of Portugal to ‘Le Midi’ in Southern France, the ‘Maghreb’ of Northwest Africa, and the coastal resorts of Italy, Greece and Turkey. Maison Midi brings this dream to the comfort of your home.
West Elm 8366 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048
West Elm elevates the everyday with unique and affordable products for modern living. Get inspired by fresh designs, decor, and entertaining ideas all in one place, including furniture, bedding, lighting, pillows & decor, art & mirrors, rugs, and storage.
Living Spaces 4801 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019
Living Spaces is committed to making your shopping experience as easy and convenient as possible with their extensive selection and guaranteed low prices. With over 150 Living Rooms, 115 Dining Rooms, and 100 Bedrooms, you’ll find endless choices from the best brands to meet any design style. Best of all, you won’t have to wait for your new furniture with their same day delivery.
World Market The Original Farmers Market 6333 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90036
World Market is your go-to destination for unique artisan goods and handicrafts, international food favorites, and design inspiration for your furniture and home décor. With a focus on value and affordability, their products are accessible to anyone looking for a unique approach to home furnishings and lifestyle amenities, such as this stylish workspace pictured above.
Photo Credits:
Photo #1: Morrow Soft Goods
Photo #2: Joybird
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Photo #4: Joybird
Photo #5: 6th Sense LA
Photo #6: Interior Define
Photo #7: Croft House
Photo #8: Design MIX Gallery
Photo #9: Maison Midi
Photo #10: West Elm
Photo #11: Living Spaces
Photo #12: World Market