Shanghai International Home Expo recognizes that the home renovation industry in 2026 is undergoing a profound transformation.

Public perception of home living has been completely upgraded. Renovation is no longer about pursuing external appearances; instead, it is about creating personalized living spaces tailored to daily routines and individual habits. As the core segment of home renovation, whole-house customization has accelerated its evolution, officially bidding farewell to the single-cabinet customization model and entering the era of integrated whole-house solutions, achieving a unified balance of health, functionality, and aesthetics.

The iteration of consumer demands has driven a comprehensive upgrade in industry services. An increasing number of leading customization brands have moved beyond the limitations of single-product delivery, building full-chain services encompassing health testing, custom design, eco-friendly construction, and air quality management. The number of enterprises deploying full-chain healthy living services has grown significantly over the past two years, making refined, integrated service models the mainstream development direction of the industry.

On the design front, whole-house customization has completely abandoned elaborate styling and trend-chasing designs. The core trend is now "simplification and practicality first." Low-saturation color palettes and the philosophy of "light hard decoration, heavy soft decoration" have become universally adopted. Design logic no longer piles on visual appeal but instead focuses on the human living experience, allowing spatial functionality to serve daily life.

Integrated door-wall-cabinet design has rapidly risen, effectively addressing the pain points of traditional home renovation—piecemeal product assembly and chaotic styling. Relying on unified material, color, and craftsmanship standards, whole-house visual effects are clean and harmonious. Paired with invisible doors and millimeter-level finishing craftsmanship, this approach enhances spatial texture while maximizing the utilization of interior area. Trackless lighting design and minimalist flat ceilings have become standard configurations. Layered soft lighting adapts to different living scenarios, effectively stretching spatial ceiling height and creating a transparent, livable home atmosphere.

The widespread adoption of digital and intelligent technologies has completely solved the traditional pain points of high prices, long cycles, and uncontrollable results in customization. AI-powered intelligent design can quickly generate multiple customization plans and 3D renderings, significantly reducing design costs and improving efficiency. Flexible intelligent manufacturing technology balances personalized customization with mass production, bringing high-quality customization into ordinary households. For existing home renovations, AI precision measurement technology can adapt to irregular floor plans, combining ergonomic principles to create exclusive solutions that address numerous challenges in old-house transformations.

Home furnishing accessory categories have also undergone comprehensive upgrades. Wall panels have moved beyond pure decorative attributes toward functional integration. ENF-grade solid wood composites and bamboo-based eco-friendly new materials have replaced traditional inferior panels. Lock-type integrated wall panels offer efficient installation and immediate occupancy after installation, while delivering multiple functions including sound insulation, moisture resistance, and surface concealment—adapting to the needs of rapid old-house renovations. Matte textures, natural wood color schemes, and Morandi color palettes have become the mainstream aesthetic preferences.

The flooring industry has fully implemented ENF-grade environmental access standards, with the market showing a diversified and segmented landscape. SPC stone-plastic flooring and laminate flooring offer outstanding cost-effectiveness, with convenient construction, wear resistance, and waterproof properties—suitable for essential-needs families and old-house renovations. Solid wood flooring and bamboo flooring, leveraging their natural environmental friendliness and warm texture, have become the preferred choice for improvement-oriented home renovations. Handcrafted vintage custom flooring, with its unique texture and craftsmanship, occupies the high-end market.

The renovation philosophy of "light hard decoration, heavy soft decoration" has taken deep root among consumers. Consumers prioritize solidifying hidden infrastructure projects such as electrical and plumbing systems and waterproofing. Hard decoration styling is restrained and minimalist, with unified low-saturation tones avoiding aesthetic fatigue and leaving ample space for soft decoration coordination. Soft decoration places greater emphasis on personalization and the warmth of life. Natural material home furnishings and exclusive collectible ornaments replace uniform, trend-following sets. Mid-century modern and natural eclectic styles have become mainstream, achieving a perfect balance between visual appeal and practicality.

Featured brands within the industry each fulfill their roles with precise positioning. Hunan Yangju New Materials specializes in the high eco-friendly substrate sector, with mature formaldehyde-purification technology, catering to the essential-needs market for families with infants and mothers.

The core of the 2026 home renovation transformation is a return to human-centered living.

Source: toutiao