Remember 2016? The Shade Behind Kate Hudson’s Golden Globes Dress Is Making a Confident Return – Not Just on the Red Carpet, but in Our Homes

Last night’s 83rd Golden Globe Awards gave us many things to talk about – from the wins to the snubs – but Kate Hudson effectively stole the show before the first envelope was even opened. Stepping onto the red carpet in a breathtaking custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown, Kate proved that some aesthetics are simply timeless.

The dress, a slinky, gunmetal grey silk masterpiece from the spring 2007 archives, featured a halter neck adorned with Swarovski crystals and a cascading silk fringe that moved like liquid silver. It was a masterclass in high-glamour metallics, and it has design enthusiasts everywhere asking if it is finally time to bring that shimmering silver palette back into our homes.

If this look feels familiar, it is because it taps into a color trend story that defined an entire era of interior design. Roughly a decade ago, around 2016, the decorating with silver and grey trend was at its absolute zenith.

Homes across the globe were being transformed into monochromatic sanctuaries of crushed velvet, mirrored furniture, and 'Millennial Grey' walls. Eventually, the design world pivoted toward the warm minimalism of the early 2020s – opting for earthy terracottas, sage greens, and gold hardware. However, fashion and interiors are inextricably linked, and Kate Hudson’s appearance in such a striking metallic silhouette suggests that our collective appetite for cool-toned luxury is officially back.

The 2026 version of this interior design trend is all about texture and light, much like the intricate details of Kate’s gown. Instead of the flat, matte greys of a decade ago, designers are suggesting we use silver to breathe life into functional family spaces.

Flora Hogg, Interior Design Consultant and Color Specialist at Craig & Rose, notes that silver grey ‘creates an effortlessly sleek and contemporary look, evoking a sense of high-end elegance while acting as a sophisticated neutral backdrop’.

While the shade traditionally pairs harmoniously with whites, blacks, and metallics, she explains that the modern approach lies in marrying silver with warmer neutrals such as beige and taupe, or with muted greens and purples.

Crucially, it’s texture that prevents silver grey from feeling flat or cold. By layering the colour through soft furnishings and tactile finishes, the palette takes on a more organic, lived-in quality. This is reflected in the return of polished chrome lamps, silk-blend rugs that catch the light, and textured silvery-grey feature walls that subtly shift throughout the day.

While the 2016 version of this trend was sometimes criticized for being a bit cold, Hudson’s look reminds us that silver can be incredibly soulful when it is paired with movement and soft upholstery. She has provided a fresh blueprint for modern interiors: elegant, shimmering, and undeniably bold.

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If you’re inspired by Kate Hudson’s shimmering silver gown – or simply feeling nostalgic for grey – I’ve handpicked my favourite ways to reintroduce this once-popular color trend into your home.