The ’80s are officially back, in case you haven’t heard—which means so are all the micro-trends that hit it big back then. Splatterware? Check. Gingham? Double check. Café curtains, shabby chic interiors, and frilly pillows? Check, check, and check! Trends are cyclical in nature—what goes around does really come around—which means the latest 2026 design trend being discussed in hushed tones amongst designers and editors shouldn’t really be a surprise. Here it is, ladies and gentlemen: Lace is officially back, and honestly? It’s never looked better.
Is Lace Trending?
Unequivocally, yes. After hitting it big on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, lace is set for a huge comeback in the interiors world this year. Pinterest Predicts—the annual trend report that covers everything from fashion to food to home decor—already called it with their “Laced Up” trend, focusing on lace accents on clothing and the return of an old favorite, the doily. “The doily makes its big debut in 2026, bringing an unexpected elegance to absolutely everything,” they wrote.
Designers are inclined to agree, with Country Design 100 honoree Katie Rosenfeld declaring that “lace is coming back huge” when asked about what trends she was most excited for in 2026. Bethany Chaney, another Country Design 100 honoree and the executive director at the John C. Campbell Folk School, says she too expects to see a renewed interest in lace. “At the Folk School, we’re seeing increasing demand for classes in detailed embroidery, textile embellishment techniques, visible mending and repair, and bobbin lace,” she says.
And it’s not just Grandma who’s loving lace these days, according to Pinterest: “Gen Z and Millennials are driving this trend, gently reminding us that more is more: especially when it’s this pretty.”
5 Designer-Approved Ways to Incorporate Lace In Your Home
From adding trim to handcrafted pillows to full-on lace curtains, there are tons of ways to layer lace into your home. Below, I’m breaking down the most common and easiest designer-approved ways to incorporate lace into your home.
Window Treatments
Let’s start with the easiest: café curtains. Lace inherently has a cottagecore-esque whimsy, making it a natural addition to cottagecore-adjacent details like café curtains. Hang them in a breezy breakfast nook or cozy up a guest room or bathroom with a just-right dose of sweetness—whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong.
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Bedskirts
Bedskirts, like café curtains, are experiencing a bit of a renaissance. Long-loved by traditionalists, more and more designers are embracing the extra flounce, making lace-trimmed bedskirts more daring than dated. Eyelet lace bedskirts are a bit more practical for farmhouse bedrooms or kids’ rooms, so go for those over bedskirts with more delicate dispositions.
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Pillows
Ruffled trim has dominated the pillow conversation for the past few years, but it’s time to make way for lace! Expect to see textural pillows—think nubby cottons—trimmed with eyelet lace. Lace trim may also soon get the needlepoint pillow treatment and be paired with cheeky sayings in fun colors.
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Lampshades
You can even get a little crafty if you’re feeling brave! Our crafts director, Charlyne Mattox, outfitted this lampshade with strips of thrifted lace, giving it a bit more storied charm.
Doilies
Last—but certainly not least—are doilies. Once a mainstay in the ’70s and ’80s, doilies are as practical as they are pretty. I mean, who needs utilitarian coasters when darling doilies can do the job! Vintage doilies usually run from $5 to $15, with framed, oversize crochet doilies starting around $150.
Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When she’s not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.
