Home remodeling trends can help inspire the look and feel of your home. While we do recommend that you lean into your personal style, we also realize that sometimes, you will look at your home and know you want to make changes but can’t articulate what might work for you. What you need is inspiration, which our designers are always happy to provide. These home remodeling trends were inspired by our recent trip to Las Vegas for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS).
Home Remodeling Trends to Inspire Your Home Remodel
We took 462 photos and videos while attending KBIS. The show is such an amazing opportunity to discover new trends in kitchen and bath design. It’s always fun to bring back the ideas to share with our clients. Here are some of our favorite home remodeling trends from the show.
First Impressions
The first impression someone normally has of your home is your front door. We’ve created custom front doors for clients, but love these new ideas.
Technology has come a long way with doors. You can now choose to make the window in your door opaque with the push of a button to add privacy or block the sun.
Innovative Storage Solutions
No matter which rooms in a home we’re being asked to remodel, one of the main complaints is that there is not enough storage in the current design. Kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom – there is almost always a request for more storage and better use of the space.
We’re excited to be able to implement some of the ideas we saw at the show – from moving closets to hidden glass storage to a hideaway laundry center, there are so many ways to create more storage in your home!
This closet organizer allows you to store more up out of the way, but quickly and easily access the clothing when you need to.
This inset system hides away your laundry when your home doesn’t give you space for a full laundry room.
Woodgrains and the Mocha Mousse Influence
As we touched on previously, woodgrains are really having a comeback. Woodworking Network pointed out that a lot of the wood grains featured at KBIS were taking advantage of Mocha Mousse. They also noted the international flavor of the cabinet selections:
The biggest trend in cabinets at the show had little to do with the cabinets but more to do with where they were coming from. A host of new companies exhibited cabinets from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Ghana. Obviously, these were attempts to offer imported cabinets without tariffs targeted at China, but many skeptics claimed most these newcomers were Chinese-funded or even Chinese-pass-through operations. There were also strong entries from Germany (Nobilia, Hacker). International pavilions from Germany, the U.K., Brazil, Italy, and Japan were on display, but not all offered cabinet firms. For those concerned about the trend of declining North American cabinet exhibitors, there were some returning companies, such as Plain & Fancy, joining stalwarts such as Wellborn Cabinet, DeWils Industries, and Fabuwood, which is now combining internationally sourced components with a major assembly and custom manufacturing facility in New Jersey.
Backlighting
At KBIS 2025, backlighting emerged as a transformative design trend, enhancing countertops, closets, and kitchen cabinets with both functionality and aesthetic appeal. This innovative use of lighting not only illuminates spaces but also adds depth and ambiance, redefining modern interiors. FreePower discussed their embedded charging stations on surfaces like kitchen countertops, which were some of the most popular innovations to be showcased.
Illuminated Countertops: A Radiant Focal Point
Cambria introduced backlit quartz surfaces that transform countertops into luminous centerpieces. By integrating light panels beneath the quartz, these surfaces emit a soft glow, highlighting the material’s natural patterns and adding a touch of elegance to kitchens and bathrooms.
Adaptive Lighting in Closets and Cabinets
Häfele’s Adjustable Light Shelf system revolutionizes cabinet and closet lighting. Utilizing tiny magnets as electrical conduits, this system allows shelves to be repositioned or flipped without hard-wired connections, offering flexibility and a sleek, modern look.
Enhancing Functionality and Mood
Beyond aesthetics, backlighting serves practical purposes. In base cabinets, integrated light strips illuminate contents upon opening, improving visibility and convenience. Additionally, smart home integrations, such as mood lighting that adjusts throughout the day, contribute to a dynamic and responsive living environment.
Incorporating backlighting into your design not only elevates the visual appeal but also enhances the functionality of your space, making it a standout feature in contemporary interiors.
Are You Inspired?
We are so excited to explore these and other home remodeling trends with you and help you transform your home into something you’ve always dreamed of having. Get in touch and let’s get started.
