Houzz announced its 2026 Kitchen Trends Study, surveying over 1,800 homeowners to discover emerging kitchen remodeling trends. According to the report, a majority of homeowners are changing their kitchen style in the renovation, with the transitional style still the top choice. In a shift from previous years, white cabinets are losing their spark as the most sought-after cabinet color. Wood tones have surpassed in popularity, with medium wood tones becoming the next trend, followed by light and dark tones. Neutral color palettes such as an off-white or soft cream are…
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Why minerals matter in roofing systems
Minerals play a key role in the performance of roofing materials. According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, asphalt shingles remain the most widely used roofing material in the U.S., at about 80%. In the asphalt shingles contain a fiberglass mat coated with asphalt and surfaced with mineral granules. The mineral granules protect from UV expose which can lead to higher rates of deterioration. Choosing the correct roofing materials for the local climate is important, asphalt shingles also provide a resistance to weather including hail and are naturally fire resistant. The…
Read MoreGlobal remodeling market on the rise
The global remodeling market is on track for substantial growth, expected to rise from $973.37 billion in 2025 to $1.02 trillion in 2026, driven by a 5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Factors contributing to this growth include increased residential renovation spending, early adoption of smart home upgrades, as well as heightened demand for aesthetic improvements and professional services. By 2030, the market is projected to reach $1.24 trillion, thanks to a greater emphasis on sustainable retrofits, energy-efficient materials and expanding commercial renovation ventures. Trends anticipated in the future include…
Read MoreMarkets to expect remodeling growth in 2026
With the latest release of the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies indicating a softer remodeling market in 2026, some metros are expecting the opposite. With aging housing stock driving new owners to remodel and a need for age-in-place remodeling needs, cities like Austin, Texas, Raleigh, N.C., Nashville, Tenn., Phoenix, Ariz. and parts of Florida may actually see remodeling growth outperform the national average. While the remodeling industry should not expect the same boom present during the pandemic, practical upgrades are always needed…
Read MoreRemodeling growth outlook in 2026
According to the latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, annual spending on improvements and maintenance to owner-occupied homes is expected to gradually slow through 2026. The LIRA predicts that year-over-year growth in home renovation and repair spending will be 2.9% early this year before easing to 1.6% growth by the end of the year. “Single-family home sales and permitting activity have picked up modestly from very low levels, which should support a nominal increase…
Read MoreHome improvements result in higher construction spending
Private residential construction spending was up 1.3% in October, rebounding from a 1.4% decline in September 2025, and was primarily driven by increased spending on home improvements. Despite the increase, total spending remained 1.3% lower than a year ago in response to navigating economic uncertainty, stemming from ongoing tariff concerns and elevated mortgage rates. According to the latest U.S. Census construction spending data, single-family construction spending declined 1.3% in October, consistent with the soft builder confidence reflected in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Compared to a year ago,…
Read MoreRemodel of the week: One Coast Design
The design team from One Coast Design remodeled the Coburn Hutchinson House in Summerville, S.C. The home is a rare surviving example of Charleston Single-style architecture, with one particular space standing out among the rest: The Blue Bathroom. Tucked into one of the home’s original guest suites and accessed through a set of original French doors off the piazza, the bathroom was transformed from a utilitarian clockroom into a vintage and period-accurate spa room. Michelle Sauter, lead designer at One Coast Design and owner of the Coburn Hutchinson House, described…
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