Sherwin-Williams Colormix® 2026 Anthology Volume Two biennial trend report explores the evolution of key color groups. Sherwin-Williams’ expert Trendsight Team studies color movement across the globe to create these four essential palettes that will guide the future of residential and commercial design. Let’s explore the Colormix 2026 pallets in a little more depth as they relate to current office design trends.
Human-centric environments are sharpening the focus of hybrid workspaces as an incubator for change. The workplace has traditionally been all about business. Transforming spaces into more relatable, compassionate, and understanding of human qualities is what humanizing feels like at work. An environment where comfort, emotion, and human values become part of the design is essential for making the workplace relevant, inspiring, and productive. The shift to inclusive workplaces recognizes diverse needs, not just physically but also cognitively and sensory-wise. This contributes to retention, innovation, and productivity through intentionally designed workplaces that welcome all workstyles.
Like most future-forward design narratives, Austin’s office interiors are embracing intentional placemaking through immersive design that blurs the lines between workspace, storytelling, and technology.
Expanded team workspaces are elevating office design into a cultural hub that focuses upon encounters. This takes hybrid office design to another level by elevating the team experience across the office landscape and all hybrid work modalities. People-centered design supports all levels of collaboration by creating engaging amenity spaces that encourage face-to-face connection everywhere.
The Gen Alpha workforce has unique values and expectations that will significantly influence the future of work. The generation born from 2010 forward is still a few years away from being full-time employees. But the trends they’re shaping are already evident in immersive office design and progressive planning. Read more →
The 2025 office design landscape of Austin is shifting to reflect new trends, technologies, and priorities that deepen team collaboration. This year, companies in Austin are prioritizing wellness, flexibility, sustainability, and connectivity. We have seen these design amenities growing in Austin, alongside national trends for building community at work. Read more →
Creative workspace design boosts productivity and collaboration. One of the biggest trends moving into 2025 will be creatively designed adaptable office spaces that allow for the multifunctional use of space. Bold idea stimulation will contribute to unique environments that promote productivity and excellence, regardless of your office size or location.
Dynamic 2025 workplace trends have been exhibiting some amazing next-level design options as we continue to evolve beyond traditional workspace design. Shifting from a collection of furniture and bodies in the room to a vibrant collection of experiences has been slowly impacting businesses designed to foster intentional transformations.
According to Sherwin-Williams’ Director of Color Marketing, Sue Wadden, the Capsules collection is an exploration of the magic contained within the colors, materials, and finishes that will inspire innovation, create connections, and illuminate the future of residential and commercial design. The SW Colormix 2025 Capsules collection takes a look at the 48 most trend-forward hues for 2025.
