<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PAPER. Trend Forecasting]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAPER. delivers forward-thinking interior trend forecasting that translates cultural shifts into clear, commercially ready design insight.]]></description><link>https://www.papertrendforecasting.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:09:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.papertrendforecasting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Stripe Story Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stripes have a quiet staying power. They are simple, graphic and endlessly adaptable, adding rhythm and structure without feeling fussy. In 2026 they are more than decoration, they are part of the story. They shape space, guide the eye and bring balance to interiors. Designers are reinterpreting stripes across surfaces. Walls and wallpapers use vertical or horizontal lines to adjust proportions. Rugs, upholstery and soft furnishings bring movement and personality. Even cabinetry, panelling...]]></description><link>https://www.papertrendforecasting.com/post/stripes-still-going-strong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d1277c2a4608ae0021bb6a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f77792_62b5f21491a241f39f8d0b7dd77283b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PAPER. Trend Forecasting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Tapestries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florals and tapestry-inspired patterns are no longer just traditional accents. 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