The most popular and consistent design trend in bathroom renovations is spa-inspired bathrooms. Unlike short-lived design trends, a spa-style bathroom focuses on timeless features that remain appealing for years. Clean layouts, durable materials, efficient lighting and carefully selected fixtures work together to create a space that is both functional and luxurious. As more homeowners invest in long-term home improvements, bathrooms designed around wellness continue to stand out as one of the most rewarding remodeling projects. Every spa-inspired bathroom shares a few essential design principles. While each remodel reflects the homeowner’s personal…
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Summer bathroom remodeling trends
Summer is the prime season for renovations. As the temperature rises outside, homeowners begin to turn their attention to their interiors. The bathroom is one of the most used spaces in a home and clients are looking for spaces that are stylish, easy to live with and designed around everyday routines. Walk-in showers remain one of the most requested bathroom features in renovations. A walk-in shower can make the room feel more spacious, especially when paired with large-format tiles and clear glass screens. For homeowners looking ahead, they can also…
Read MoreCoastal design is taking over summer renovations
South Florida homeowners are renovating their spaces to feel like luxury resorts that they can enjoy every day. They want spaces that encourage slowing down, spending more time outdoors and creating a seamless connection between the coastal environment and their homes. Coastal design, which captures all of those elements, is the latest summer trend reshaping clients’ interior spaces. Coastal design is an aesthetic inspired by the beach and seaside lifestyle that maximizes natural light, utilizes open spaces, blends together indoor-outdoor living and relies on an ocean-inspired color palette like soft…
Read MoreBathroom upgrades prioritize comfort
Bathrooms may be among the smallest rooms in the house, but in 2026, they are the site of some of the year’s biggest design statements. Once treated purely as functional spaces, the bathroom has been reimagined as a place that fosters comfort and longevity. From tile selections to technology that quietly enhances everyday routines, the latest wave of bathroom trends prioritizes comfort as much as beautiful design. Rather than just a utilitarian background choice, tile will start to act more like artwork in bathrooms. According to Lauren Saab, interior designer…
Read MoreThe rise of multi-functional home design
The way homeowners live is constantly evolving, bringing forth the latest renovation trend: multi-functional home design. Homeowners are looking for adaptability and often renovating with that mindset. Multi-functional home design is defined by intelligent zoning, clever storage and adaptable furniture that allows a single footprint to serve multiple aspects in daily life. With remote and hybrid work cementing itself as the new normal, the makeshift kitchen-table desk is no longer sufficient. A dedicated home office remodel is one of the most requested projects in the Quad Cities across Iowa and…
Read MorePersonality and functionality take center stage in kitchen design
Kitchens are among the most popular rooms to renovate, since it is one of the most used spaces in a home. According to a study by Ruby Home realtors, 24% of homeowners did a kitchen renovation project in 2024. Personality and functionality are at the forefront of design trends. Tile pattern splicing layers patterns with plain ones to add depth and personality to kitchen backsplashes. This popular trend often embraces traditional English decor, making heavy use of florals and Delft motifs. “By interspersing decorative tiles with plains, you introduce rhythm,…
Read MoreOutdoor kitchens inspire luxury living
Outdoor kitchens are among the top design trends in luxury renovations. Homeowners want these spaces designed with the same attention to detail as any interior room in a home. When undergoing a backyard upgrade, clients want dining, lounging and water elements incorporated within an outdoor kitchen, rather than dropped onto the patio as an accessory. The most popular design in outdoor kitchens has moved away from the standalone island and toward a kitchen drawn into a larger plan. Instead of one bar set apart from the living areas, the cooking zone,…
Read MoreOutdoor living is a major motivator for renovations
A new survey of current homeowners indicates that outdoor living is a priority in their home renovations. In the study, 83% of homeowners noted that they want these spaces to function as extensions of the home with a lounge or sitting area. Accompanied by this area projects with outdoor kitchens, integrated outdoor lighting and other large projects. Interest in DIY methods are shrinking for these projects and remodelers are taking that increase in business. According to the survey, there is nearly a ten percent increase in hiring activity, from 65%…
Read More6 ways kitchen design trends will evolve
Kitchen design trends are always changing; designs that clients want in their kitchen renovations change from one year to the next. Experts predict that six changes will be more prominent in the next decade regarding kitchen renovations. Appliance garages are expected to take over kitchen design trends in the next decade. “[Appliances] have been increasingly moving toward being less visually dominant in kitchens and they will continue to do so,” said Gabriela Narvaez, general contractor and founder of Guild Properties. “The goal is for them to be fully convenient and not…
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