Real beauty: RENOLIT's trend colours 25/26 inspire a return to the essentials
The theme of this year's Colour Road trend report, THE VALUE OF DEEP EXPERIENCES, highlights the shift towards authentic interactions in our digital world.
Worms, April 17, 2025 - In an increasingly digital world, authentic human experiences are more important than ever.
This is the focus of RENOLIT SE, international manufacturer of high-quality plastic films and products, in the new trend report 'THE VALUE OF DEEP EXPERIENCES'. They examine the longing for something tangible and real in an age when everything seems to be just a click away. Haptic experiences and the touch of materials are essential to our well-being. The result is three varied colour collections: Each tells its own story. And at the same time, is inseperably linked to one another. Just like people and the colours, shapes and materials that surround them.
Powdery pastel shades remind us of what really matters
The first of the three experiential spaces, 'Tactile Delights', takes us on a journey of sensory discovery. It focuses on the connection between humans and material.
Colours such as 'Carat Beige', reminiscent of the warm tones of nature, invite us to experience the raw beauty of handmade objects.
‘Rose White' embodies the delicate elegance of rose blossoms and conveys a sense of tranquillity.
The cool grace of ‘Powder Violet’ celebrates minimalism, while ‘Straw Beige’ evokes positive memories of sunny days and simple pleasures. This colour palette celebrates the diversity and authenticity of nature and inspires us to reconnect with our environment.
These soft, understated solid colours are ideal for designing large-scale furniture elements. Combining these shades with each other or with finely striped oak designs creates harmonious room atmospheres. It is a new, warm kind of minimalism that promotes a feeling of security and well-being. Surfaces and unique textures appeal to our sense of touch; rounded, organic shapes emphasise our longing for natural cosiness.
Intense colours celebrate intense moments
‘Sensorial Flash’ is all about the exciting, adrenaline-fuelled moments in life. Everyday life can often lure us into routine, but the colours of this experiential space break the monotony.
‘Fizzy Green' bubbles with vitality, evoking the refreshing citrus fruit that invigorates our senses.
‘Orange Boost' emanates the warm glow of a sunset and inspires creative ideas.
The vibrant 'Thrilling Red' conveys the pulse of adventure and awakens the passion to explore new paths.
This exciting palette is rounded off by 'Electric Blue', whose cool intensity radiates both calm and dynamism, inspiring artistic creativity.
These intense pop-up colours not only create visual highlights - they also have a positive effect on our psyche. Used on solitary pieces of furniture or as an effective accent in the form of coloured cabinetry elements within holistic design concepts, they radiate inspiring optimism and energy. Such strong colours are balanced by soft beiges, greys tones and dark oak decors.
Earthy, muted tones call us back to craftsmanship
The final space is ‘Creative Hands’. This experiential space reminds us of the roots of craftsmanship. In a world heavily influenced by consumption and mass production, this palette shows the beauty of individality.
‘Alpaca', a warm, earthy brown, conveys a sense of security like a cosy woollen blanket.
‘Tuscan Red' evokes the tradition of solid craftsmanship and the relentless pursuit of creating a home.
Inspired by the Japanese Yakisugi technique, 'Orrin' shines in a dramatic colour that embodies resilience and attention to detail.
Finally, 'Smoke Green' adds an organic elegance to any space with its grey hue, encouraging you to explore the complexity of creative endeavour.
Because of their high black content, these colours can be perfectly used in monochrome or tone-in-tone combinations on larger furniture elements. Retro influences, particularly those from the 1970s, are clearly evident in this furnishing environment. Partnerships with native oak decors bring depth, naturalness and tradition to interior design, creating a timeless yet modern overall look.
In-house colour consulting concept
Since 2009, RENOLIT's Design Management has been publishing the latest colour and design trends under the Colour Road brand, picking up on global trends and tendencies and transferring them to the field of interior and exterior design. The team, led by Verena Mundle, Director Design Management, cooperates closely with trend research institutes and trend experts.
The trend service Colour Road provides manufacturers of furniture, flooring, doors, wall panels and caravans with an inspirational guide to the colours, designs, materials and finishes that will be popular. Overall, the colours are derived from visually strong imagery and in turn open up worlds that inspire product designers in these industries.
“In order to offer customers in the furnishing industry something fresh and new, you need good orientation. This is the only way to meet the tastes of buyers - and the current spirit of the times. Our trend service points the way,” explains Verena Mundle. “We respond individually to each customer's search for the right colours and decors. At the heart of our trend service is personal guidance in the form of a trend presentation and suggestions for a safe colour decision as the basis for successful and future-proof product development.”
This advisory expertise is supported by videos, mood boards and a digital brochure. They take designers and product managers on a fascinating journey through the world of colour. The Colour Road story opens up new worlds of experience and perspective for anyone looking for the latest trends in architecture and interior design. And who want to ensure that their new products and collections are well received in the marketplace.
At https://www.renolit.com/en/company/trend-service-colour-road
RENOLIT presents two trend videos on this year's theme THE VALUE OF DEEP EXPERIENCES. For more information on interior colour and design trends, watch the explanatory YouTube videos and download the Colour Road brochure. The Design Management team is happy to provide in-depth trend and colour consulting by appointment and tailored to the specific needs of the customer. Interested parties can now register for an online trend presentation at https://www.renolit.com/en/company/market-units/interior-surfaces/events.
(from left to right: Verena Mundle, Annalena Doppler, Clarissa Blüm).
