Out with the old, in with the new! With every new year comes new trends in kitchen and bath remodeling.
For 2024, the design industry predicted green would be the color of the year. You could find everything from green toilets and tubs to green cabinetry and tiles.
2025 continued the trend of more natural colors, but shifted to warm wood-tones. Design magazines, Instagram ads from top designers and vendors, and home improvement shows all showcased white oak cabinetry with Taj Mahal countertops and matte gold fixtures!
With 2026 before us, you can expect to see new design trend predictions. With some input from trusted vendors and our years of experience, here are Inspired Remodel’s top predictions kitchen and bath remodeling predictions for 2026.
Terrazzo
Going hand-in-hand with 2025’s popular design trend of biophilic design, terrazzo is making a comeback! Composed of natural, often recycled materials, terrazzo was traditionally used for floors and countertops. In 2026, expect to see terrazzo and terrazzo-look tile used in a myriad of ways in kitchen and bathroom remodeling.
Available in a variety of different colors, terrazzo makes a great choice for adding a little mid-century modern flair to their homes. However, actual terrazzo comes with a price tag that some people aren’t ready to meet. The terrazzo wall tiles in the bathroom above are actually made of porcelain. Arizona Tile offers a wide variety of terrazzo and terrazzo look products.
This terrazzo backsplash tile from Arizona Tile ties the cool green of the cabinets and the stainless steel of the appliances together perfectly. This is a kitchen that just works!
Warm Wood Tones
A bold contrast to the once-popular all-white kitchens, homeowners continue to look for ways to add warmth to their homes in 2026.
While 2025 was all about natural or whitewashed white oak, cabinet manufacturers like Masterbrand, St. Martin, and Shiloh continue to add new stain options in the medium-wood tone range. Committing to a kitchen of all stain-finished cabinets can be a difficult decision and oftentimes reminds homeowners of the kitchens from their childhood homes (remember those orangey, oak cabinets?).
To balance the wood tones, two-tone kitchen designs will remain popular with homeowners who select a wood tone for either the island or lower cabinets and a warmer white or beige color for the upper cabinets. See how this kitchen design remains light and spacious through the use of white uppers and still warm and inviting through the use of warm wood base cabinets and drawers.
Modified Shaker-Style Doors
Shaker-style doors are here to stay, but with a bit of a modern twist. Over the past year, cabinet manufacturers introduced a new style, skinny or slim shaker. Essentially, the frame of the shaker door has gotten skinnier.
This new shaker-style creates a streamlined aesthetic, helps make the space feel larger, and helps with maintenance too (more flat surface). The slick, skinny Shaker-style doors on these cabinets and drawers keep the kitchen looking classic and classy.
Hidden Features & Technology
Homeowners are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in technology, but don’t want it to steal the spotlight. 2026 will bring advancements that enhance the modern, decluttered aesthetic everyone wants.
Great advancements in lighting continue to brighten up Orange County kitchens and baths. In the kitchen above, under-cabinet lighting discreetly highlights the details in this kitchen.
Mirrors that light up and even conceal electrical outlets keep bathrooms looking clean and spacious.
In addition to advances in lighting, other technologies introduced in the last few years include:
- Simplified, flush-mount built-in outlets
- Sleek, flush-mounted HVAC vent covers
- Hidden bathroom fans
- Integrated wireless charging stations built into countertops
Modern Kitchen and Bath Remodeling with Timeless Looks
For kitchen and bath remodeling that remains on trend with quality that will last years, turn to Inspired Remodels.
Each remodeling project begins with a discussion of your needs, wants, budget, and goals. Need a kitchen built for gracious, informal, or formal entertaining? How about a bathroom shared by teens or a primary suite retreat?
Inspired Remodels offers kitchen and bath remodeling, outdoor renovations, whole house updates, or just an upgrade to your fireplace. Schedule a consultation today to begin planning your 2026 remodeling project.