5 Home and Garden Trends You'll See Everywhere In 2026, According to HGTV Experts

We tapped our network of expert writers, editors, designers and gardeners to cut through the noise and bring you the biggest design trends of 2026. We also collaborated with the team at Food Network on the biggest trends you’ll see in food: check them out here.

To truly understand next year’s trends, we first wanted to get into the psyche of Americans. In 2026, our experts predict that Americans will look to save money. But when they do spend, they want to make affordable purchases that feel upscale and personally valuable. People are spending less while expecting more: a great lens for viewing many of the trends in this report.

Color of the Year: Chestnut

People have moved away from the gray minimalist aesthetic. Chestnut is far from gray — it brings warmth and coziness — but is still neutral. And, importantly, the color cues old world splendor. Think: university libraries, country clubs, old European architecture, martini bars ... the list goes on. Incorporating the color into one’s home is a way to bring in the feeling of luxury without a higher price tag. Now that’s value.

The Trend that Increases Your Home Value: Small Luxury Appliances for Entertaining

You could drop tens of thousands to build an outdoor kitchen and increase your home value by an average of 2.2%. Or you could install an inexpensive but high-end kitchen appliance for entertaining, such as a built-in under-counter ice maker, beverage fridge or coffee bar and increase your home’s value by the same amount, according to Zillow. TikTok sparked the popularity of these appliances. The under-counter ice maker, standard in many restaurants, has recently made its way into homes because it produces large amounts of perfectly clear ice with which TikTok is obsessed. The platform also spread the concept of the in-home coffee bar. These appliances have staying power because Americans are all about hosting — they are twice as likely to favor hosting guests at home rather than going out, with 49% said this shift came in the past few years, according to a 2025 survey from Talker Research.

Kitchen Trend of the Year: The New Tuscan Kitchen

‘90s nostalgia is having a moment. In fashion we see low-waisted jeans, grommets and miniskirts. In home design, people are reincorporating elements of the 1990s Tuscan kitchen. You may not see honey wood cabinets, but do expect blended materials in a warm, earthy palate. Look for materials like rustic wood, terracotta, travertine and cast iron, finishes like limewash and hand-painted details and kitschy decor like ceramic animals and food-shaped candles. Tuscan kitchens may not return fully, but modern spaces, such as Jonathan and Jordan Knight’s kitchen on Season 4, Rock the Block, will include some of their features.

Garden Trend of the Year: Playful Gardening

Play is profoundly impacting the gardening space. Many have reframed play to be positive for adults, with a recent global survey finding that 87% of people think play can cure isolation and loneliness. “Kidulting” is the phenomenon in which adults spend money on toys, games and collectibles (think Labubus) and yes — plants. Many people are collecting rare plants; according to Garden Media Group: "Collecting plants is the new Pokémon. Rare cultivars, new foliage colors, and variegations are being chased." And millions of people today are becoming new gardeners because of the growth of "cozy," gaming, games like Harvest Moon: One World, Stardew Valley and Grow a Garden in which people walk perform real-life experiences like planting crops. Gamers transform their gaming spaces into cozy, plant-filled environments, often a move that introduces them to gardening in real life for the first time, getting them hooked.

Furniture Trend of the Year: The Patterned Couch

Younger generations are sick of the trends cycle, and many are attempting to establish their own aesthetics. Vintage shopping is an effective way for people to find unique pieces with meaning, and the popularity of it right now is driving home trends, including the resurgence of the patterned couch. According to the 1stDibs Annual Designer Survey, 39% of people redecorating request a "maximalist" aesthetic and 34% favor floral botanical patterns. Big box stores like CB2, Lulu and Georgia, Greenrow and Pottery Barn introduced new lines of patterned couches this year. Previously, they were known for their neutrals. Sofa trends, like many areas of interior design and decor right now, are moving in a more expressive, personalized direction.