Although they serve very different purposes, your kitchen and bathrooms are the workhorses of your waking hours. Considering how much time you spend in these spaces, they should be places you enjoy looking at. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a renovation, looking for a splash of something bold or hoping for a new space entirely, 2026 trends continue to emphasize personal taste over the more muted aesthetic popular during the 2010s.
It’s all about filling a space with things that make you happy, whether that’s bright colors and unusual textures or storied antiques. The trend of hidden spaces in the kitchen, like a butler’s pantry where appliances live, leads to a bonus perk beyond minimizing clutter: your tile and paint choices get more visual space to shine.
If showing off more of your current tile isn’t something that excites you, Bottega Design Gallery can help you find — or create — a look that creates a splash. One of their most luxurious offerings is made using the water jet method, controlled by a computer and allowing for intricate details. Water jet is one of nine options available; other stand out options are wood, terra cotta, glass and hand-poured concrete. Their showroom off Calmont Avenue in west Fort Worth has an extensive collection of tiles to inspire you.
This year, we’re continuing the trend toward morphing your bathroom into a spa. Although a live-in massage therapist would be an ideal interpretation of this craze, a more practical change includes a focus on styles and colors you find soothing. There’s also an emphasis on natural elements, like wood and stone, bringing the calm of the outdoors inside.
If you’re wondering where to start, The Water Closet, just off Montgomery Street on Crestline Road, offers detailed design services, with an approach focused on first uncovering your goals before working with you to create a kitchen or bathroom you’ll love. Because they believe their designs are only as good as the installation, The Water Closet team offers full project management, too. A showroom consultation at The Water Closet includes guidance on all the details that set your space apart.
For those who would prefer to find rather than create new kitchen and bathroom spaces, working with a local real estate agent can make a huge difference. The Joseph Berkes Group includes a team of agents with in-depth experience in Fort Worth’s favorite neighborhoods. Their full-service agency emphasizes the client relationship to bring enjoyment to the home-buying process. With their access to off-market and exclusive properties, you can see more than what an internet search reveals.
The team at Joseph Berkes Group can also help you navigate which kitchen and bath updates are worthwhile before listing your current home. For these changes, you’ll want to be guided by a real estate expert, not what’s trending. The team offices in Fort Worth’s Cultural District and brings familiarity with the local market, so you can trust their guidance toward a style that’s most likely to catch the eyes of the right buyer. They can also help with pricing, since starting with the right number is crucial in a competitive market.
From meal prepping and cooking to getting ready for the day, kitchens and bathrooms serve countless purposes. These hardworking spaces should bring delight to your daily life. Today’s trends put the colors, styles and objects you love front and center. Working with local designers and real estate agents — like The Water Closet, Bottega Design Gallery and the Joseph Berkes Group — can help you discover what will work best in your space.