What’s trending in home design right now? According to a new survey from the home-repair
service Thumbtack, contractors say 2026 will be all about creating homes that feel more
comfortable, more functional, and easier to live in. That part doesn’t surprise our expert
Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties. But what does surprise them
are the creative — and sometimes unexpected — ways homeowners are choosing to get there.
Two of those experts, Pat Karley and Karena Carlson, share what’s catching their attention.