I’m sharing the innovations, materials, and design ideas that stopped me in my tracks at KBIS 2026—and why they matter for the way your family lives right now.

It's that time of year again. The paint companies are rolling out their Colors of the Year, design magazines are declaring what's "in" and what's "out," and suddenly everyone's wondering: should I paint my living room that exact shade of whatever-they're-calling-it-this-year?