5 Home Design Trends that Will Take Over in 2026

Home design has become softer and warmer in recent years and this trend will continue into 2026, with a focus on wellness, natural materials, organic shapes, and more personalized spaces. Here are some of the elements that will be big this coming year, which you can incorporate into your own new homes in Grand Forks ND.

Artful Individuality

Instead of the same furnishings, signs, and more popping up in home after home, the growing trend is toward personally curated spaces, making the most of vintage, handcrafted and personal elements. Perfection is out, and while minimalism always has its place, the shift to maximalism – or a happy medium – continues. This is seen in furniture that is a mix of newer pieces with family heirlooms, vintage table lamps, and walls decorated with a mix of collected artwork, personal photos, and even baskets, plates, and other items with personal meaning. Gone are rigidly symmetrical arrangements, instead pieces of varying sizes create a unique and personal layout.

Softness and Curves
Curved arches, rounded corners, and furniture that is softer and cozier are all gaining traction in 2026. Flow – both in layout and in connecting spaces such as arches and glass-panel doors – is a key element to creating a welcoming, organic space. Colorful rugs, tactile fabrics, and rounded silhouettes can all be used to make a space interesting, but still comfortable.

Earthy Colors
Stark white is out, giving way to warm neutrals and earthy colors. However, this doesn’t mean color use is bland and boring. Color drenching, where bolder colors are used on everything from the walls to the ceiling, is continuing to gain popularity. Among the colors popping up are mushroom, clay, olive, and other warm tones. If you still want to keep some white in your decor, turn to warm whites and ivories that are softer and less clinical. Combine these colors with furnishings in complementary warm, earthy colors to create your own golden-hour effect.

Natural Wood
Oak and walnut are ideal for furniture and cabinetry. The warm nature of these natural woods complements the overall color palette. There’s an organic timelessness to wood and other natural materials that blend well in this new setting. Rather than choosing painted cabinetry for impact, look for cabinets with craftsmanship as the focus.

Wellness Aesthetic
These warm, natural components and focus on individuality help to create a more grounded feeling throughout the home. This translates into spaces where you can truly relax and feel at ease, physically and mentally. To further enhance a sense of wellness, turn to warm, soft lights, plenty of natural light, and houseplants to make every room feel more nurturing.

Natural textures, comforting colors, a connection with nature, and a step away from perfectionism are what you can turn to in 2026 to make your new homes in Grand Forks ND inviting and relaxing. To find the home that is the perfect foundation for this design, reach out and contact us today.

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This post was written by Crary Real Estate