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In 2026, designers are hearing that clients want their homes to feel tactile, soulful, and visually layered.

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Houzz just released its 2026 Kitchen Trends Report. Marine Sargsyan, Houzz staff economist, gives me the scoop (and photos) ...

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Granite and marble have long been the reigning high-end countertop material of choice — but if you've browsed a kitchen showroom recently, you may have noticed that these swanky stones are being ...