Home Decor Trends

Flat walls are not disappearing, but they may be getting more competition. Houzz’s 2026 U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report points to rising interest in tactile home finishes, with searches climbing for sandstone, linen wallpaper, seagrass wallpaper, Venetian plaster, terracotta flooring, limewash interior paint, and wainscoting. That is what makes the textured wall trend feel especially […]

Curves are moving into one of the most practical rooms in the home: the kitchen. Houzz’s 2026 U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report, released May 20, 2026, shows rising searches for arched range hoods, arched pantry doors, rounded kitchen islands, and curved peninsulas. Searches for “arched range hood” rose 177%, while “rounded kitchen island” rose 123%.

Sage green is getting more than a passing mention in 2026 home decor reports. According to Zillow’s 2026 Paint Color Analysis, sage green was the only shade to rank in the top tier in every room it evaluated. Houzz’s 2026 U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report also points to growing interest, with searches for “sage” rising

A new Zillow 2026 Paint Color Analysis is giving homeowners a reason to pause before painting every room in a warm golden shade. According to Zillow’s analysis, ochre yellow painted throughout a home may be associated with a major drop in buyer offer price, with the report suggesting it could shave about $18,164 off a

A new Zillow paint color analysis is making homeowners look twice at chocolate brown bedrooms. Released on June 16, 2026, Zillow’s 2026 Paint Color Analysis suggests that warm chocolate brown bedrooms may be associated with higher buyer offers. According to Zillow, a warm chocolate brown bedroom can add about $2,277 to a home’s offer price.

Dorm bedding is starting to look less like a basic college checklist item and more like the main design moment in a tiny room. The plain bed-in-a-bag look is giving way to layered textures, soft throws, quirky pillows, and bold pops of color. That shift matters because the bed is often the largest piece of