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THE TERRACOTTA TREND

2026 | ISSUE 6

Terracotta has grown in popularity and use for decoration. Celebrated for its sun-baked warmth, rich texture and incredible versatility, this clay-based ceramic is the perfect way to infuse your home with vibrant, high-energy colour that bridges the gap between indoor comfort and outdoor living. While classic terracotta is famous for its earthy orange-red hues, today’s trend embraces a much bolder spectrum, from fiery sun-drenched shades to saturated pinks and deep rustic reds, with these eye-catching colours breathing new life into contemporary design. Ready to embrace this vibrant trend? You can incorporate bold terracotta into your space by selecting shades that harmonize with your existing colour scheme, incorporating terracotta details such as decorations, art, linens and curiosities to carry the colour throughout the room, and combining terracotta with natural materials like wood for a softer appeal. You can also use terracotta plant pots instead of plastic ones for better drainage, coordinate outdoor planters with warm-toned flowers like Mountain Agoseris, Butterflyweed, Scarlet Painted Cup and Red-eyed Susan. Install a terracotta backsplash for authentic traditional charm, construct rustic garden paths, fences and dividers using terracotta bricks, and apply terracotta-coloured wall paint and accents to add warmth and depth. Did you know the word comes directly from the Italian terra cotta? It literally translates to “baked earth” or “cooked earth.”