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The Power of Color: Designing with Purpose & RAL’s 2026 Trends

April 11, 2025 • Marc Müskens • Season 2 • Episode 1

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In this episode of Beyond Interior Design, host Alina Schartner takes us inside the evolving world of color, design thinking, and purposeful interiors. A globally respected color and trend consultant, Alina has worked with brands like RAL COLOURS, Midea, Trend Bible, and COAT Paints.

As Global Brand Ambassador for RAL COLOURS, Alina helps shape trend-led strategies and future-facing palettes that enhance brand identity, boost product appeal, and drive innovation.

Here’s what we explore in this episode:

• 🎨 The biggest color trends for 2026 and beyond

• 🌍 Why “Midimalism” is replacing Minimalism

• 🧠 How color directly impacts our wellbeing

• 🚀 How to design with purpose, longevity, and sustainability in mind

🎁 Bonus for Listeners:

Get your free download of the RAL 2026+ Color Report – a must-read for designers, creatives, and marketers:

🔗 https://www.ral-farben.de/en/colour-feeling (See the ‘Tools’ section)

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