As a sharp contrast to some of the more…let’s say bland trend predictions for 2026, our team is feeling something completely different. Our advisors are seeing a movement we’re calling Beautifully Unruly emerge across fashion, design, and interiors and we’re fully here for it. While we love elevated, clean moments, we’re equally drawn to creativity with character. Think wild plants, handcrafted curiosities, bold bursts of pattern and color in fashion, and art defined by texture, materiality, and feeling.

 

 

Meaningful Chaos

 

We love when designers truly lean into having fun at home. From oversized statements to tiny, personal curiosities, there are endless ways to express yourself. Pick up pieces from a local vintage shop, or bring home objects that catch your eye while traveling. The idea that everything needs to “match” feels outdated. Your home is yours, and anything you love deserves a place in it. A perfect representation below is this whimsical Brooklyn kitchen playing with art and scale.

 

 

Fearless Pairings

 

One of our most beloved things about styling for spring is the in-between. Light jackets, raincoats, and sweaters come out for those cozy, cool days before summer heat sets in. This moment allows for playful layering across texture, pattern, and tone. It’s a season that invites experimentation and encourages unexpected combinations that feel both effortless and expressive. We saw many designers play with this in recent runway shows, with one of our favorites being Chanel in Paris.

 

 

Raw Expression

 

Art has the power to completely shift how a space feels. Whether it lives in your home, a public environment, or a museum, the most compelling work goes beyond surface-level beauty. See below some of our favorite pieces that layer story and expression through color, material, and metaphor.

 

 

What we love most about our Beautifully Unruly trend is how personal it is. No matter your budget, this trend invites you to follow what you naturally gravitate toward. The subjective nature of art, fashion, and design can sometimes feel overwhelming, where people think they have to be “right.” We’re here to say that this trend encourages the idea that there’s no right or wrong way to style yourself or your spaces. If you love it, it’s perfect. Show us how you choose to be Beautifully Unruly by tagging us @kevinbarryartadvisory on Instagram.