Business Spotlight: The future of home style is personal: Jackson Design and Remodeling predicts 2026 design and remodeling trends

Jackson Design and Remodeling’s award-winning designers and architects have revealed their list of the top design trends for 2026. While last year was centered on coziness, this year still embraces comfort but in a way that feels more authentic and meaningful.

According to award-winning Senior Interior Designer at Jackson Design and Remodeling Jen Pinto, “We love how the trends in 2026 encourage each homeowner to explore and experiment with the ideas that feel most connected to their own personal styles. Mixing modern and traditional styles and playing with new interpretations of coastal design are especially ideal for San Diego homes.”

Each year, Jackson Design and Remodeling’s highly-acclaimed design team, which has been featured in major national print and online publications including The Wall Street Journal, Dwell, HGTV, Architectural Digest and USA Today, share their list of top interior design trends. Here’s a look at their trend forecast:

Self-Expression Takes the Lead

How do you want to feel at home? That’s the top question for this trend, which champions the idea of communicating your personality with colors, materials, and home elements that speak to you and make your home unmistakably yours.

Coastal Modern Wave

Whether near or far from the beach, coastal design always feels refreshing. Consider palettes inspired by sand and water paired with the breezy simplicity of modern design for a fresh take on this timeless style.

Vintage Meets Modern

This trend brings the best of two beloved aesthetics together. Combine the character of elements from the mid-century or earlier with cleaner contemporary characteristics for a look that is never the same as anyone else’s. Glamorous Art Deco makes a special appearance in this category.

Authentic Design

Meeting the growing desire to surround ourselves with pieces that feel human and real, the popularity of handmade textiles, found woods, and substantial hand-crafted cabinetry and furniture all express a fascination with authentic design that is built to last.

Wellness Retreats at Home

An indulgent escape without having to leave home? Sounds perfect to us. There’s nothing more luxurious than retreating into a space that feels like an exclusive spa at home, whether that space is created in a primary bathroom or an outdoor living space.

Quiet Reading Nooks

Curl up in a corner near a window with your favorite novel for this trend. We love the emphasis on getting off the laptop and into the pages of your favorite book.

Soft Smart Homes

Smart homes are evolving to encompass more items in the home while also being more subtle in their design. Expect everything to be controlled by a smart device but in a quiet way so that the technology doesn’t feel intrusive.

Classic Bath Revival

Sink into a clawfoot tub with gold hardware, gaze upon vintage wallpaper, and step out onto a checkerboard floor. You’re now deeply immersed in this nostalgic trend focused on classic elegance.

Play & Entertain Rooms

Bring the sports off the court or course and into your home for interactive play and entertaining! All fun and games, this trend recognizes the value in a room dedicated to a sense of pure play.

Imaginative Tile Design

From bathroom to kitchen and beyond, tile design is getting more colorful and imaginative. Handmade tiles, and interesting shapes and textures bring artistry into your home in unexpected ways.

To see example trends, visit JDR’s Pinterest page. To learn more about remodeling or building a new home, attend JDR’s free seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Jackson Design and Remodeling, 4797 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. 858-707-7843. RSVP at JacksonDesignandRemodeling.com.

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