Overview
- Houzz and Livspace highlight a twin track for 2026: calming, tactile minimalism alongside heritage-inflected maximalism with layered patterns and saturated colors.
- Natural, biophilic materials and earthy palettes take hold, while darker woods such as walnut and mahogany return, with ‘dark wood’ searches up 187% year over year through Q3 2025.
- Project planning shifts toward immersive 3D visualization to align expectations, and 41% of homeowners say clearer timelines would have improved their renovation experience.
- Functional detailing rises with concealed storage, bespoke joinery, modular furniture, cozy conversation areas, and lighting treated as sculptural art with layered sources over single overheads.
- Craftsmanship and antiques gain traction for uniqueness, designers flag color capping as a fresh paint strategy, and mirror TVs are tipped as a potential dual-purpose feature.