February 7, 2025 - And since it was often shown with warm tones, like peaches and creams, that also have a vintage feel, this touch hits on a few different trends at once. “Fluting is having a big moment as it is a great way to incorporate texture through different surfacing materials to achieve a timeless look,” says Claudia Afshar, international interior and product designer. “My new collaboration with Cosentino, Dekton UKIYO, features ready-to-install fluted tiles, one of the first of its kind in the industry.

October 24, 2025 - If you're partial to wellness amenities, warm colors, and stone backsplashes—just to name a few of the trending styles they predict will take over—then you've got a lot to look forward to in 2026.

November 14, 2025 - Refinishing your hardwood floors and installing new wood flooring are the remodeling projects with the highest ROI, according to the NAR.

However, the 2022 National Association of Realtors Remodeling Impact Report reveals that less popular remodeling projects such as refinishing hardwood floors and new wood flooring offer a larger return on investment. To better understand the home renovation industry, the USA TODAY Homefront team analyzed the 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, Harvard’s JCHS Q1 2024 LIRA report and the National Association of Realtors Remodeling Impact Report. Our findings reveal noteworthy trends as homeowners continue to remodel — whether it’s for themselves or to ready their home for sale.

About a fifth of renovating homeowners remodeled a primary bathroom (22%). About the same share tackled a living room remodel (18%). Following in popularity were remodels of a guest bedroom, closet, laundry room and primary bedroom, all at 13% ...

Upward trending retail sales of building materials and steady permitting for remodeling indicate that homeowners are slowly but surely expanding the pace and scope of projects compared to the last couple years. This LIRA release incorporates new benchmark data from the American Housing Survey ...

January 30, 2025 - Straight, clean lines are taking a backseat to softer curved edges in the form of arches and archways in 2025. Whether incorporated into doorways or statement pieces, this trend is taking us back in time to add charm and timelessness that allow ...

High-End Spend on Kitchens and Bathrooms Surges: Median spend* on major renovations of smaller spaces saw notable growth. The median spend for major remodels of small kitchens (less than 200 square feet) rose by 9%, to $35,000, while major remodels ...

September 11, 2025 - According to a remodeling report by NAR, these include: Upgrading worn-out surfaces, finishes, or systems (27%) ... In 2026, with affordability challenges limiting moves, more households will choose to improve their current homes rather than ...

2 weeks ago - Trending upgrades include: Kitchens: Butler’s pantries, oversized islands, and state-of-the-art appliances. Bathrooms: Heated floors, high-tech toilets, and floor-to-ceiling tile. 2025 remodeling trends highlight a balance between technology, sustainability, and personalization.

April 7, 2023 - Also, Houzz uncovered some recent home improvement trends that emerged from the 2022 boom. 1. Expanded living spaces. The number of renovating homeowners who are adding square footage is on the rise.

September 9, 2025 - Homeowners are blending indoor and outdoor living spaces and opting for natural-looking materials and eathy color palettesMultifunctional spaces, durable materials, and practical storage solutions will shape the next wave of home remodeling trends.

April 5, 2025 - If you are having thoughts of selling, Petra Norris of Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc has an incredible resource on bathroom remodeling trends that sell , Anita Clark with Coldwell Banker in Warner Robins Georgia has key bathroom updates to sell your home faster, and Kevin Vitali with Exit Realty in Essex and Northern Middlesex has information on staging your kitchen so it sells - hot insider tips. White cabinets are most popular, with gray becoming the new rising star

August 27, 2025 - Think of it like buying a new pair of shoes for your home. It’s functional, fashionable, and easy to boldly express your personality without over-doing it. Homeowners want upgrades—fast. And Mike Strmac says that quick-install remodeling projects are gaining traction, especially in high-traffic areas like bathrooms and around inefficient windows. Window trends are shifting away from traditional double-hung styles in favor of casement windows, which offer better ventilation, easier operation, and a modern aesthetic.

January 28, 2025 - Discover trending home remodeling ideas for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces to inspire your next project. From biophilic design to statement fixtures, explore what's popular in home design.

December 5, 2023 - Stay current on industry issues with daily news from NAR. Network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events hosted by NAR. ... The National Association of REALTORS® is an American trade association involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. ... Houzz, a remodeling website, chimes in with predictions for the most buzzworthy home features in the new year.

January 9, 2025 - Discover the top 14 design trends for home remodeling in 2025, including reinventing outdoor spaces, multi-use areas, niche features in kitchens, and creating spa-like primary bathrooms.

2 weeks ago - A recent trend is homeowners being able to sell the ADU separately from the home for additional income and recouping their investment. (Some counties in California, including San Diego, where I live, have started enabling these real estate transactions to increase the availability of properties for sale.) “When it comes to where homeowners are investing, the kitchen remains the heart of the home, with 41% of pros naming it the top remodeling ...

February 4, 2025 - Hidden pantries, small appliance garages, trash pull-outs, and convenient utensil storage are still very common requests when planning a kitchen remodel. In fact, 97% of designers surveyed by the NKBA agree that homeowners are looking for improved usability in their cabinets (e.g., storage, organization, more interior functional hardware, interior lighting). One of the latest trends in kitchen storage is to add a narrow void in the full length of your kitchen island for storing long folding tables that you might pull out for entertaining.

You’ll find features that exemplify ... and remodeling trends set to dominate in 2024. ... Kitchens 1. Timeless style. Many homeowners on Houzz are requesting traditional details and materials that create a timeless style, which can be a sustainable choice during renovations, according to the 2023 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. A phrase that comes up repeatedly in conversations with design pros about this trending style is “quiet luxury.” “Old is new again,” ...