2026 trends Archives

ASID says quiet luxury is giving way to saturated color. We see this in projects like this Midwest Design Award winner (Use of Color) from Hendel Homes. The living space is drenched in a bold, custom merlot tone.

Explore Societal Shifts and Their Effects on Design

Midwest Design - February 23, 2026

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) released its 2026 Trends Outlook report in January, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, which analyzes the forces shaping interior...

Jim Kuiken expects to see more layered textures, patterns, bold colors, and vintage heirlooms and collected art that tells a personal story in 2026 home projects, much like in this Lake Minnetonka home by Jim Kuiken Design and Pillar Homes

4 Home Design Trends on the Rise in 2026

Danielle Fields - January 27, 2026

Trends in home design ebb and flow, but some of the most crucial trends to watch in 2026 may have more staying power. Homeowners...

Trend Forecast, 2026: Elevate Rooms With Statement Hardware

Shelby Deering - January 14, 2026

Many interior designers refer to hardware as the “jewelry of the home,” or the extra special elements that offers metallic, gleaming pops while also...

This Spring Lake, Michigan, home—a project led by Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design and designer Benjamin Bower—features a living roof installed by Midwestern company Hortech Inc.

Trend Forecast, 2026: Sustainable Roofing

Glenn Hansen - January 13, 2026

We often think of sustainability as ground level, a grassroots kind of thing. But it can start at the top, too—on your roof, to...

Person holding iPhone showing an app that can control living room light brightness

Trend Forecast, 2026: Smart Home Technology

Glenn Hansen - January 6, 2026

The world of home design is constantly evolving, and it’s often true that the trends in this space shift most significantly at the turn...

Trend Forecast, 2026: Building + Architecture

Catherine McCoy - January 5, 2026

The Future of Housing Amid inflation, high interest rates, and tariff uncertainty, homebuyers and renovators are eager to see how the 2026 housing market might...