<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Materials on Cranberryhome Ltd — Interior Design &amp; Property Styling</title><link>https://cranberryhome.co.uk/tags/materials/</link><description>Recent content in Materials on Cranberryhome Ltd — Interior Design &amp; Property Styling</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://cranberryhome.co.uk/tags/materials/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Material of the Year 2026: Authenticity and Texture</title><link>https://cranberryhome.co.uk/blog/material-of-the-year-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://cranberryhome.co.uk/blog/material-of-the-year-2026/</guid><description>&lt;p>In 2026, interior design materials are all about &lt;strong>authenticity, texture, and a sense of human connection&lt;/strong>.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Designers are moving away from slick, glossy surfaces in favour of natural, tactile elements that feel as good to touch as they look. Softly textured stone, rich woods with visible grain, and inviting fabrics like bouclé, linen, and layered rugs are taking centre stage, giving spaces warmth, depth, and personality. Metals are still used, but more subtly, with brushed brass, warm bronze, and matte black serving as thoughtful accents rather than bold statements.&lt;/p></description></item></channel></rss>