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What’s shaping home design right now? Softer shapes, warmer colors, natural textures, and spaces that simply feel good to live in.

Houzz’s 2026 Emerging Trends Report points to a growing interest in homes that feel more personal and purposeful, with curved forms and tactile, nature-inspired materials helping soften interiors and bring more character into everyday spaces.

For kitchens and bathrooms, we love what this shift represents: design doesn’t have to follow a formula. It can be comfortable, expressive, functional, and completely your own.

Take a look at the trends inspiring homeowners right now:

2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report Houzz identified the top emerging home design trends based on the latest search insights* from our community of U.S. home professionals, homeowners and design enthusiasts.

One trend we’ve been seeing lately? Cold plunge tubs are making their way into more homes, and not just home gyms. From spa-inspired primary bathrooms to outdoor wellness retreats, homeowners are finding creative ways to incorporate cold plunge therapy into spaces designed for both relaxation and recovery.

In our latest blog, we explore the growing trend, the wellness benefits people are seeking, and how today's beautifully designed cold plunge tubs can become part of your home.

Read the blog and get inspired:

Cold Plunge Tubs at Home: Bringing the Wellness Trend Into Your Living Space - Immerse St. Louis Explore cold plunge tubs for indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover wellness-focused solutions at the Immerse showroom in St. Louis.

Black is the new black.

Handcrafted in England for more than 30 years, Sterlingham is known for beautifully made bathroom accessories that combine timeless design with exceptional attention to detail. From towel rails and robe hooks to shelving and mirrors, each piece is designed to bring both function and character to the space around it. It’s almost like looking at art.

Explore Sterlingham at Immerse and discover how thoughtful finishing touches can elevate an entire bathroom: https://immersestl.com/product-lines/sterlingham/

One showroom visit can change the entire direction of your project.

It's where ideas start to click. Where finishes make sense side by side. Where you discover products you didn't know existed and leave creating new possibilities.
If your thoughts after a tour sound something like…

"Now I can finally picture it."
"I never would have found these options online."
"Seeing everything together made choosing so much easier."
"I'm so glad we brought our contractor."

…then you've experienced exactly what an Immerse showroom tour is all about.

Schedule your appointment today and discover what's possible:
https://immersestl.com/book-showroom-tour/

Beautiful spaces begin with great conversations.

At Immerse, our team brings together experience in design, space planning, and showroom expertise all with one goal: helping you create a kitchen or bathroom you'll love for years to come.

We stay inspired by exploring new products, ideas, and innovations from around the world, then bring that inspiration back to St. Louis to share with you.

Whether you're starting a remodel or building a new home, we're here to help you explore possibilities in a welcoming, low-stress environment.

Meet the team behind the inspiration (and it’s a fun one):
https://immersestl.com/about/our-team/

What if your bathroom felt less like a necessity and more like a place to fully recharge?

A recent design trend we’re loving is the shift toward bathrooms that prioritize comfort and well-being. Think warm lighting, natural textures, thoughtful storage, and fixtures that make everyday routines feel a little more enjoyable.

The best part? Creating a calming, personal space doesn’t require a complete transformation. Sometimes the right vanity, lighting, faucets, or finishing details can completely change how an entire room feels.

Explore the latest bathroom design inspiration from ELLE Decor:

Bathroom Remodel Trends That Will Turn Your Space Into an At-Home Oasis, According to Designers Seven ways to craft the ideal place to start and end your day.

Some details never go out of style.

Handcrafted in England for more than 30 years, Sterlingham is known for beautifully made bathroom accessories that combine timeless design with exceptional attention to detail. From towel rails and robe hooks to shelving and mirrors, each piece is designed to bring both function and character to the space around it.

Explore Sterlingham at Immerse and discover how thoughtful finishing touches can elevate an entire bathroom: https://immersestl.com/product-lines/sterlingham/

Sometimes, fortune favors the bold.

Whether it's a vibrant color, a sculptural faucet, a statement-making sink, or an unexpected bar cart to add to your kitchen, the most memorable spaces are often the ones that reflect the people who live in them. Your home doesn't have to look like everyone else's—it can be a true expression of your personality, creativity, and style.

After all, great design isn't about playing it safe. It's about creating spaces that make you smile every time you walk into the room.

Looking for inspiration? Visit the Immerse showroom and discover products that help turn everyday kitchens and bathrooms into one-of-a-kind works of art.

Planning an update for your clients’ kitchen or bathroom? One of the best things you can do is have them experience products in person before making big decisions.

At the Immerse showroom, you and your clients can compare finishes side by side, explore working displays (with running water!), gather inspiration for your space, and get expert insight from our kitchen and bath professionals. It's a relaxed, personalized experience designed to enhance your client relationships and move your project forward!

Schedule your showroom visit today:
https://immersestl.com/st-louis-kitchen-and-bathroom-showroom/

Bathroom design is becoming more expressive. Designers are embracing personality through layered textures, statement lighting, and spaces that feel restorative and uniquely personal.

Whether your style leans calm and minimal or bold and dramatic, thoughtful design choices help create a bathroom that feels like your own retreat.

Explore this recent design inspiration:

If You Want a Personalized Space That Actually Feels Unique, You Need to Try This Theatrical Bathroom Trend From bold, busy wallpaper to layered materials, here's the designer blue print to get the trend right