"Zillow analyzed hundreds of design styles and home features across millions of for-sale listings in 2025, and identified the top emerging home trends for 2026. "Listing descriptions are short, so every word counts," said Zillow's home trends expert Amanda Pendleton. "When we see a sharp increase in certain features being mentioned in listings on Zillow, whether it's spa-inspired bathrooms or bespoke artisan craftsmanship, it's a clear signal that these details are capturing buyers' attention right now and hint at what's next in home design.""
"Millennial gray is so 2020. There's a whole rainbow out there, and today's homeowners want bold, vivid color in their homes. Zillow found that "color drenching" will be one of the hottest interior design trends in 2026. That's when the interior surfaces - from walls to floors and sometimes even the furniture - are all the same hue, typically a vibrant statement shade. Mentions of the trend have increased by 149% since 2025, according to the company."
Analysis of millions of for-sale listings in 2025 identified seven emerging home design trends projected for 2026. Buyers are shifting away from neutral palettes toward bold, vivid color schemes and "color drenching," with mentions up 149% since 2025. Sustainable and energy-saving features are rising in prominence, with terms like "sustainable" and "green" appearing 21% more often in listings. Spa-inspired wellness amenities and bespoke artisan craftsmanship continue to attract buyer interest. New preferences include immersive sports spaces evolving from traditional man caves, cozy reading nooks, and renewed demand for vintage aesthetics.
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