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Making updates to a home can significantly boost curb appeal and home value, as well as improve daily living functionality and comfort. If an addition is part of the update, added square footage will be advantageous for accommodating the family's needs, whether by expanding living space, adding an additional bedroom or bathroom, or reconfiguring a crowded kitchen into a more productive cooking and gathering area.

When making the decision to update a home, planning the space should take into consideration more than just the basics, like construction design, utilities and budgeting. It should also take into account potential home design trends to incorporate into your finished project. Now that it’s a new year, let’s explore some of the major trends that are shaping home design in 2026.

Benefits of Using A Design Build Company for Your Design Needs

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The process of renovating a home can be overwhelming for homeowners who face a tidal wave of decisions regarding design options, construction scheduling, material choices and finishes to customize their new space. Wolfe Design Build offers the advantage of having both the construction and design teams working collaboratively to ensure the homeowner's vision comes to life. We also offer full interior design services to assist homeowners every step of the way and develop a design that fits both their lifestyle and personality.

2026 Rising Home Design Trends

Warm Color Palettes

Home designers are excited about the color trends for 2026 that embrace warm color saturated tones. Better Home & Gardens predicts that “2026 is all about rich, soothing, and nature-inspired hues that fill our homes with color confidence.” Many believe that 2026 will say goodbye to stark impersonal colors (such as grays and whites), and will be replaced with the depth, warmth, and personality of jeweled tones and moody earth palettes, like burgundy, maroons, and earthy greens.

Layered Textures & Patterns

Forget using just one color, pattern or textile in your home spaces. 2026 promises the use of more layering components, including plush upholstery, nubby weaves, soft accessories, textured walls, and decorative details that include natural wood, stone and metals. Gone are the days of monochromatic living rooms that showcase overstylized textures. Homeowners and guests alike will feel immediately welcomed and surrounded in comfort this year, as the trend focuses on rich tactile layering. Think soft rugs, textured blankets, and rich tapestries on the walls and windows. This use of layered, tactile accessories creates a cozy, lived-in feel throughout the home.

Purposeful Layouts

Since the pandemic, the open-concept design has been falling out of favor for more defined spaces and purposeful layouts. Rooms with a defined purpose and layout provide more privacy, heightened functionality and allow each space to be customized to the needs of the family, such as a separate mudroom, a home office space for working from home, or a cozy den to host small gatherings. Larger, open spaces have given way to smaller, more purposeful designs that can adjust as the homeowner’s needs change.

Use of Smart Home Technology

2026 will see the continued evolution of smart home technology beyond traditional smart thermostats and security systems. Homeowners are choosing more smart tech that seamlessly integrates into the design of their home. Some of the top choices among homeowners include voice-controlled appliances, automated lighting, wireless charging stations, and more. Each of these additions allow homeowners to have the benefit of smart technology working quietly in the background without interrupting the aesthetic or functionality of their home.

Choose Wolfe Design Build for Your Home Design Needs

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Staying on top of the latest design trends can be a challenge, especially for busy homeowners, but making these modern updates are crucial for boosting your home's appeal and value.

By choosing a design build company like Wolfe Design Build, you benefit from a streamlined process from day one, ensuring your vision is realized with efficiency and expertise.

Ready to transform the setup and design of your space? Contact the Wolfe Design Build team today to get started.