Design & Trends

Furniture-style kitchen islands and arched range hoods are defining 2026 kitchens — warmer, more characterful designs replacing sleek handle-less boxes.

The home design trends that are out for 2026 — cool gray everything, stark minimalism, cold all-white rooms, and boxy shapes — and what is replacing them.

The Art Deco revival in new homes — bold geometry, luxe materials, and statement lighting and tile that add glamour and character as accents.

Modern heritage style blends classic and contemporary design — inset cabinetry, rich wood, traditional profiles, and sleek hardware for a timeless new build.

Wellness home design ideas for a new build — spa baths, natural light, biophilic touches, and quiet spaces that make a home feel calm, healthy, and restorative.

Millwork ideas that add character to a new build — wainscoting, picture-frame molding, board and batten, and crown molding, plus where to splurge and save.

Arched doorways and curved design ideas that soften a new build — where to add arches, curved walls, and rounded details for a calmer, more custom home.

The best warm neutral paint colors for new builds in 2026 — creamy whites, soft taupes, and greige tones that make a new home feel inviting, plus how to pick undertones.

The biggest 2026 new home design trends — warm neutrals, millwork, curves, wellness spaces, and modern heritage style — plus the looks that are on their way out.