The Goody Editorial

Perspective

Beige Isn’t Gone. It Just Isn’t the Whole Story

For a long time, beige felt like the safe answer: easy to match and hard to get wrong. I don’t think people are done with neutrals. I think they want rooms to feel more like the people who live in them.

A neutral wood entry console before Golden Hour styling, with a round mirror and minimal decor
A quiet neutral foundation before the layers are added.

The latest design data points that way. Houzz reports searches for rust up 178% and chocolate brown up 153%, while mushroom, taupe, and cream are rising too. So this isn’t a simple “color replaces beige” story. It’s about adding warmth, texture, and a few pieces with personality. In Houzz’s fall report, designers also pointed to bold color, layered texture, and individuality. And 1stDibs’ 2026 designer survey found maximalism and eclecticism were the most requested styles, named by 39% and 38% of designers.

The finished Golden Hour entry console styled with burgundy tapers, glass candlestick holders, a gold hurricane, emerald runner, cream vase, books, basket, and pumpkins
The same console, warmed with color, texture, and collected details.

You don’t have to redo a whole room to get there. A console, coffee corner, or kitchen sink can feel more personal with a few pieces that work together. That’s what Goody is here for: making one small space easier to refresh, without the guesswork. Same spaces. New stories.

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