For Janet Morais, interiors are a reflection of personality, emotion, and the way we choose to experience life. Inspired by Paris’ timeless elegance of and New York’s fearless creativity, the founder of KOKET has built a world where luxury is bold, expressive, and deeply personal.

As Fall 2026 embraces richer, more meaningful spaces, Janet Morais shares her perspective on maximalism, evolving trends, and the future of interiors.

Every creative journey starts somewhere. How did your relationship with interiors and design begin? What experiences shaped the way you think about spaces today?

My relationship with interiors began long before I considered design as a career. As a child, I was constantly redesigning rooms in my imagination, thinking about what I would move, add, or transform to make a space feel more alive.

Living between Paris and New York later shaped that instinct into a vision. Paris taught me that true luxury is about emotion, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty, while New York taught me confidence, individuality, and fearless self-expression.

Together, those influences shaped the way I design today. I believe interiors should do more than look beautiful – they should seduce, surprise, and tell a story.

A space should have personality and make you feel something the moment you enter.

Which colours and materials do you believe will define interiors this fall?

Colour has always been one of the most powerful storytelling tools in design. For Fall 2026, I see palettes rooted in warmth, escapism, and cultural richness.

Earthy tones such as umber, Bronze Ochre, Muted Clay, and chocolate bring depth, while shades like Pistachio Chartreuse, Neptune Green, and Midnight Forest add sophistication. Softer tones including Aged Cream, Lemon Vanilla, Desert Sun, and Lavender Blues introduce optimism and balance.

What excites me is seeing people embrace colour as an extension of identity rather than simply following what is considered fashionable.

We are seeing a move away from minimal spaces towards homes with more personality. How do you interpret this shift?

I am so excited to say we are in the middle of a maximalism moment. I have always been a more-is-more girl. While I appreciate quiet luxury, I believe the most captivating spaces are the ones where you can truly feel the personality of the people who live there.

Maximalism is about storytelling, combining colour, art, texture, pattern, and collected pieces in a way that feels intentional. It gives people permission to be bold and surround themselves with things they genuinely love.

In a world where so much feels uniform, individuality has become the ultimate luxury.

What interior trends for fall excite you the most right now, and why do you think they resonate so strongly?

What excites me most this fall is the continued rise of maximalism. Much like fashion, I believe interiors should reflect who we are.

People are moving away from the idea that luxury must be neutral or restrained. We are emotional, layered individuals, and our homes should celebrate that complexity. Maximalism today is not about excess – it is about thoughtful expression through rich colours, textures, statement pieces, craftsmanship, and objects that hold meaning. A home should tell your story the moment someone walks through the door.

How do you see Fall 2026 influencing the atmosphere and emotional experience of interiors?

Fall 2026 feels like a return to spaces with warmth and emotion. At KOKET, we see interiors becoming more sensual and personal, with a focus on craftsmanship and materials that create a deeper connection.

Rich textures, sculptural forms, natural stone, rare woods, and hand-finished details bring a sense of story and authenticity. It is less about following a trend and more about creating environments that invite us to slow down and truly live.

What trends are people moving away from, and what is replacing them?

We are moving away from sterile minimalism, monochromatic interiors, and homes designed more for social media than real life. What is replacing this is a more thoughtful approach often called “slow decorating” – creating homes over time with pieces that have meaning. Whether through heirlooms, travel finds, bespoke furniture, or collected objects, people want spaces that feel personal rather than perfectly staged.

How can people embrace seasonal trends while still maintaining timelessness?

I believe our homes are among the most intimate reflections of who we are. Trends can inspire us, but they should never define us.

If something speaks to you, embrace it and make it your own. The goal is not to create a home that looks like everyone else’s – it is to create one that tells your story.

The most timeless interiors are not always the most expensive. They are the ones filled with memories, personality, How are functionality and comfort shaping fall interiors?

Comfort has become a new form of luxury. People are finally designing homes for the way they want to live, rather than for the way they want to be perceived.

We are seeing softer silhouettes, curved furniture, inviting seating, and heritage-inspired pieces that bring character and a sense of permanence. Lighting is also becoming more intentional, helping spaces evolve throughout the day and creating atmosphere. Ultimately, design today is about creating homes that support how we feel, not just how things look.

What, according to you, is the future of interior design?

I believe the future belongs to interiors with meaning. People are increasingly drawn to pieces that carry stories, whether that’s a family heirloom, a vintage discovery, a hand-crafted object, or something collected during an important moment in life.

A home should feel like a collection of experiences and memories. While trends will always change, the desire for warmth, craftsmanship, individuality, and emotional connection is here to stay. The future of design is not about perfection – it is about creating spaces that feel truly personal.