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Spring/Summer 2026-27

TREND INDEX

Home + Housewares Heatmap

Life & Style Edition Incoming trends translated for today’s consumers

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Sense & Sustainability Responsible Refinement Purposeful Preservation Space Smarts Multifunction Mastery Problem Solved

From the Creators The Intersection of Performance and Purpose As consumers place greater value on every square foot, every minute and every purchase, expectations for the products they bring into their homes continue to evolve. Increasingly, buying decisions are shaped not by a single benefit, but by the ability of products to solve multiple challenges at once—saving time, reducing effort, maximizing space and reflecting a commitment to more responsible consumption.

Tom Mirabile

Principal, Springboard Futures Consumer & Lifestyle Trend Analyst Curator & Author, InSight Trend Index

Convenience and sustainability are no longer competing priorities; they are becoming complementary expectations. The greatest opportunities lie where these values intersect, delivering smarter design, greater efficiency and lasting utility without unnecessary waste. In this issue of InSight Trend Index, we explore the innovations redefining everyday living—and the products best positioned to earn consumer attention, trust and long-term loyalty. Dawn Evans

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Founder, Creative Sweet Marketing Creative Director, InSight Trend Index

Informed Perspectives Adrian Bredeson

Leila Reid

Co-Owner E-Power Marketing

Global Market Coverage Springboard Futures

David Mackrell

Lora Morsovillo

President, Tabletop & Foodservice Lifetime Brands

Joe Derochowski

President, Home Durables Circana

Michelle Lamb

VP, Home Industry Advisor Circana

Co-Founder The Trend Curve

Kiki Gerard

Peter Giannetti

Global Market Coverage Springboard Futures

Editor-in-Chief HomePage News

Leatrice Eiseman Director, Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute

Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf Co-Founder, Project Partners Network

Scarlette Tapp Executive Director Sustainable Furnishings Council

Sonja Schultheiss-Safer Global Market Coverage Springboard Futures

Exhibitions Index In Market Order:

The HomePage News InSight™ Trend Index Winter/Spring 2026/27 accepted no payment for product placement, promotion, sponsorship, endorsement or other paid advertising.

: Life & Style Statement Sense & Sustainability

Making ethical and responsible choices continues to get easier for consumers as new products combine conscious consumption with everyday utility.

AIDA

Life In Color by Karim Rashid

Placemats and coasters made of 95% recycled leather

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KOZIOL

ECOSOULIFE

Food serving/storage containers made from organic bio-circular material

100% biodegradable material renewable bamboo fiber and bagasse

Nora Box Collection

ECOSOULIFE

Harvest Mini Appetizer Dishes

Made from reclaimed wheat straw and bamboo pulp fully compostable

Harvest TerraShapes Range

Life & Style Statement

Sense & Sustainability

BE HOME

AMEFA

With acacia pinch bowl lids

Made with over 80% recycled stainless steel

Brisbane Spice Jars

Phoenix Flatware

VOLKAO

Kaolin Water Filter

Gravity-fed, ceramic, and clay water filtration system

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BE HOME

Hydra Accessory Collection

Handwoven sustainable sea grass

EMILE HENRY Storage bowls with removable natural cork lids and vented ceramic base preserve fruits and vegetables longer

Life & Style Statement

Sense & Sustainability LA MAISON DAR DAR Recycled glassware from Syria

COSTA NOVA

Lagoa Ecogres Collection

Made with clay made of recycled materials

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SPOTLIGHT: Omada BioAMO Collection Sustainability attributes aren’t always the first point of attraction for consumers. They are just one part of a product’s appeal. Omada's BiAmo Collection balances eye-catching form and color with solid functionality, alongside packaging that delivers a fascinating eco- and socio-conscious story.

Made of

CHAMOMILE

Made of

GRAPE

Made of

RICE

Made of

COFFEE

JOMAFE

Zero Cookware Collection

Made from 100% recycled aluminium; ceramic non-stick coating in Agave Green; compatible with all heat sources, including induction; oven safe

Life & Style Statement

Sense & Sustainability

ZYLISS

Cooking & Serving Utensil Set

Heat-resistant PBT heads and wheat straw plastic handles InSight Trend Index | Spring/Summer 2026/27

LAUREL Handles made from recycled textiles

KESPER 4-in-1 kitchen wrap dispenser with clean sliding cutters, paper towel holder and spice shelf. FSC-certified bamboo

TRAMONTINA Lyf Line

3-piece flatware set made with 100% recyclable PCR handles

Life & Style Statement: Sense & Sustainability

SPOTLIGHT: OriginalHome OriginalHome is an eco-conscious home décor and gift brand designing products with sustainability and social impact at its core. Approximately 75% of its collection is made from waste materials, while production is rooted in fair trade partnerships with small social enterprises in Indonesia, Bangladesh and Tanzania. The company focuses on creating jobs in underserved rural communities and reinvests 20% of its profits into local social initiatives, combining circular design with ethical sourcing and community development.

25% of their collection is made from 100% natural and quickly renewable plant materials 13

Life & Style Statement

Sense & Sustainability

BLIM PLUS

Peek Box Quadro

BPA-free, 100% recyclable

CHEFMADE

Green Earth Bakeware Series

Manufactured using 100% solar energy and FSC-certified packaging

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ROCKINGHAM FORGE

Greenworks Collection

Made from 50% recycled polypropylene (PP), BPA-free Top: Cutting Boards Right: Utensil Sets

BROD & TAYLOR

Banneton Bread Proofing Baskets

Renewable bamboo, upcycled sugarcane

: Life & Style Statement Responsible Refinement

Conscious and ethical choices no longer mean aesthetic compromise. The most desirable products are designed at the crossroads of style and sustainability.

COMBEKK

Cutting Board Sets

FSC-certified wood and recycled ABS plastic cutlery and cutting/prep board stations

CONTINENTA Cutting board made of natural, richly grained olive wood

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RISOLI

Dr. Green Cookware & Utensil Collection

Eco-friendly non-stick coating, 100% recycled aluminum

IVO

Cork Cutlery Collection

Renewable, compressed cork grips

ROSTI

Classic Cooking Spoon Collection

Made of durable Durostima

Life & Style Statement: Responsible Refinement

SPOTLIGHT: Teakhaus Teakhaus Sustainability Journey: • Founded more than 20 years ago on a commitment to responsible forestry and ethical employment. • Pioneered the use of FSC-certified teak “waste logs,” transforming underutilized wood into premium, award-winning cutting boards. • Established fair-wage employment practices that provide safe working conditions and social security benefits. • Expanded into 15 countries while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility. • Investing in technology and traceability to provide greater transparency into product origins, craftsmanship, and supply

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Life & Style Statement

Responsible Refinement ARTE LEGNO Magnetic knife block in natural varnished beech

TRIANGLE

QDB EDITIONS

Made from sustainable German plum wood

Set of 4 drinking glasses hand made in France of recycled wine bottles

Sense Series

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WIDGETEER

ANDRE VERDIER

Exotic naturally purple wood ethically sourced from Cambodia and Laos

Handles made from recycled wood fiber & polypropylene

Purple Heart Collection

Laguiole Debutant

Life & Style Statement: Responsible Refinement

SPOTLIGHT: Umbra As a design driven company, Umbra understands that a commitment to sustainability begins with their products. Their designs express a distinctive character and consistently meet high standards of quality ensuring customers can continue to use and their products long-term.

Average Annual Waste Reductions

Life & Style Statement: Responsible Refinement

SPOTLIGHT: ChicMic • Sustainable home and lifestyle brand serving 25 countries • Annual climate assessments based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol • Emissions strategy: Avoid / Reduce / Offset with a focus on reducing the need for offsets.

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ChicMic Sustainability Highlights • PLA-Based Products: bioloco Plant products are made primarily from industrially compostable PLA • Recycled Stainless Steel • Certified Textiles: Bamboo textile products meet Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) • Responsible Packaging: Packaging is designed with recyclable materials

Life & Style Statement: Responsible Refinement

SPOTLIGHT: Brabantia As consumers move away from disposable products, brands are increasingly focusing on durability, repairability and circular design. Brabantia reflects this shift with household products designed for long-term use, offering warranties of up to 10 years and spare parts for up to 20 years. The company also promotes sustainable everyday habits— from reducing food waste to air-drying laundry, highlighting the growing role of sustainability in product design.

Brabantia's Six Pillars to 100% Circular Design:

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Brabantia wants to achieve 100% circular design by 2035.

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— material health — clean wastewater — renewable energy — recycled production waste — recycled/biobased materials — recyclable products

: Life & Style Statement Purposeful Preservation

Innovations in design and applied technologies are making freshness preservation and waste reduction a growing consideration for every household.

KITCHENAID

Tritan Containers

Built-in sliding vents create airtight, leak-proof seal for wet or dry storage

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NEOFLAM

Flexi Pump

Compact, rechargeable automatic vacuum pump used with Neoflam borosilicate glass food storage containers

OVIE

LightTags

Food freshness trackers for the refrigerator

VITESY

Vitesy Fruit Bowl

Uses built-in catalytic technology to break down ethylene gas to extend shelf life

Life & Style Statement

Purposeful Preservation

VITESY

BLACK + BLUM

Extends food freshness and reduces food waste, removes bacteria

4pc vacuum lock airtight food container set, borosilicate glass, microwave, oven, air fryer, fridge, freezer and dishwasher safe

Shelfy Fridge Purifier

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Stack + Nest

PREPARA

Nesting & Stacking Food Storage Collections

STASHER

Fully airtight and leakproof, Tritan BPA-free plastic. microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer safe

Set of 4 multi-use silicone stretch airtight storage lids

Life & Style Statement

Purposeful Preservation

UMAMI

The All-In-One Bento Lunch Box

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Expert Perspective Peter Giannetti Editor-In-Chief HomePage News

Q: With myriad aspects of sustainability and environmentally responsible behavior to consider, how should manufacturers and retailers prioritize their initiatives? A: Consumers generally are more experienced and, therefore, more discerning when it comes to the marketing of sustainability factors in their household items. At this stage, many shoppers likely expect a degree of environmental sensibility in most products at little or no incremental cost. As such, manufacturers and retailers need guardrails when it comes to developing and promoting eco-friendly attributes. Such benefits are becoming a cost of entry, and they may be a tiebreaker for many consumers. But utility, performance, and yes, price, still rank higher for most end users.

SALLEMA

Easy Flip

Silicone, reusable, airtight food storage containers

: Life & Style Statement Space Smarts

As home spaces are expected to serve multiple functions and Minimal aesthetics advance, inventive approaches to space savings and storage steal focus.

BRABANTIA

SortUp Trash & Reclycling Bin InSight Trend Index | Spring/Summer 2026/27

95% post-consumer recycled material and fully recyclable after use

PRESTOOR

Pantry & Racking System

Modular space-saving storage solution with press-and-twist airtight sealing mechanism

WESTINGHOUSE

Double Deck Air Fryer

3.5L & 6.5L capacity available with 10 pre-select menu items

MADE BY GATHER

Bella "Fits Anywhere" Space Saving Kitchenware

Life & Style Statement

Space Smarts

YAMAZAKI

Foldable Over-the-Sink Dish Drainer

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VIKING Nesting stainless steel bowl and colander set for mixing, prep, storage and serving with airtight lids and slip resistant bases

YOUCOPIA Adjustable depth flatware and accessory drawer organizer

YOUCOPIA

MagicTrack

Spice turntable for countertop or in-cabinet

Life & Style Statement

Space Smarts BROD & TAYLOR

Folding Proofer

All-in-one design that folds flat for storage

BROD & TAYLOR

Sahara Folding Dehydrator

Folds to 1/3 its size for storage InSight Trend Index | Spring/Summer 2026/27

M0HA!

Fresco Flex

Set of 3 foldable storage boxes; microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe

CLEVERMADE Sahara Folding

Collapsible cooler bag large portable cooler bag

Life & Style Statement

Space Smarts

JOSEPH JOSEPH

MESHWORKS

Under-shelf stainless steel paper towel holder

Epoxy-coated steel shelving unit with utility wood top

RollGrip

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JOSEPH JOSEPH

CupboardStore

2-tier storage caddy

BRABANTIA

HangOn Tower Drying Rack

YAMAZAKI

Slim Storage Cart

Folds flat for storage, made with recycled materials

: Life & Style Statement Multifunction Mastery

Rooted in a growing desire to ‘buy less, do more’, demand for products with multifunctional capabilities continues to expand, with simplicity and customization as key purchase drivers.

AROMA

SnackPro Toaster

2-slice countertop appliance toasts bread and crisps frozen snacks like fries and nuggets with specialized removable basket inserts that replace the need for an air fryer

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VORWERK

Thermomix

All-in-one smart kitchen appliance that replaces over 30 appliances by blending, chopping, kneading, weighing and cooking

WESTINGHOUSE

Coffee Table Heater

Side table with integrated infared heating element with programmable timer and remote

Life & Style Statement

Multifunction Mastery LOTUS

Dual Coffee Maker

Brews full double wall insulated carafe or single-serve coffee/espresso

ZYLISS

Venti Raclette Grill

Cast iron grill top, 4 heat resistant spatulas and raclette pans

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AROMA Digital rice and grain multicooker with stacking steamer insert

GOODCOOK

2-In-1 Meal Prep Divided Nonstick Oblong Baking Pan

ÔCUISINE Borosilicate inserts for every size air fryer with airtight lids for storage; oven, microwave and dishwasher safe

Life & Style Statement

Multifunction Mastery

ZYLISS

4-in-1 Slicer & Grater

Interchangeable blades, safety and control features and folds for compact storage

MOHA!

Anti-splash

Foldable silicone splatter guard, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe

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BISETTI

Bellagio Collection

Wooden base holding salt and pepper mills, condiment bottles and LED lamp

MICROPLANE

Elite 5-blade Box Grater

Five grating surfaces: fine, coarse, ribbon, ultra-coarse and a slicer

BERGHOFF

Leo Balance

Vegetable knife with zester

Life & Style Statement

Multifunction Mastery

LOTUS GRILL

Portable Hybrid Grill

Hybrid technology, allowing both charcoal and gas power

ROXON

MBT3 6-in-1 Foldable BBQ Multitool

Grill fork, spatula, barbeque tong, knife, bottle opener, corkscrew

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GREENPAN

7-Quart Advanced Skillet

PFAS-free ceramic nonstick; fry, sauté, steam and more in one

PEUGEOT

Grill to Table Collection

Top to Bottom: Pizza Stone Fish Grill Dish Half-Moon Ceramic Plancha Rectangular Ceramic Grill Dish Rectangular Ceramic Plancha

COLE & MASON

Saunderton 4-section Herb Shaker and Spice Shaker

TAYLOR

Smart Nutrition Food Scale with Precision Hub App

Monitor calories, fats, carbs and protein in real-time; 11-lb capacity

Life & Style Statement

Multifunction Mastery JURA

C9 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

17 specialty options providing everything from espresso and coffee to cappuccinos and lattes with the push of a button InSight Trend Index | Spring/Summer 2026/27

ROMMELSBACHER

Double Hot Air Fryer FRH 2650

12 customizable programs for frying, roasting, grilling, defrosting, etc using Hot Air Convection Technology

TALISMAN DESIGNS

Dough & Bench Scraper

Curved edge scrapes bowls, divides dough and cleans countertops; grooves make removing dough from fingers easy

SANA PRODUCTS

Sana Smart Bread Maker II

Advanced programmability, smart features and improved usability

: Life & Style Statement Problem Solved

As consumers seek smarter ways to navigate the demands of daily life, products that eliminate friction, enhance performance and simplify routine tasks are earning a valued place in the home. Thoughtful design is proving that even the smallest solutions can have an outsized impact.

ZWILLING

Zwilling Unlock

A versatile, space-saving cookware system designed for seamless stovetop cooking, oven use, table serving and food storage

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OGGI

Vacuum Insulated Margarita Goblet

Stainless steel double wall tumblers with lid; no-sweat cocktail glasses

ENJOY

Stackable Hot & Cold Thermal Lunchbox

Stackable up to 3 lunchboxes to carry both hot and cold food

Life & Style Statement

Problem Solved PAWSPIK 2-in-1 stainless steel with silicone pet travel bowl

PAWSPIK

CeramiFlow

Ceramic cat water fountain

TOTAL PET

Kitchen Pet Food Maker

All-in-one pet food multicooker that cooks, mixes and dispenses fresh human-grade ingredients in about an hour

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REENCLE

Indoor Planter

Fill it and forget it, self-watering plant system

PAWSPIK

Automatic Microchip RFID Pet Feeder

Life & Style Statement

Problem Solved COPCO Bottle drainer and organizer with cleaning wand; collapsible for near flat storage

MOBI

Flexi Stainless Steel Spatula

Made with premium 18/8 “Spring” stainless steel

UMBRA

Bloom Drain Stop and Hair Catcher

Dual purpose bathtub drain strainer and stopper

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CHEF'N

Bananarama Banana Stand

Extends freshness and prevents bruising; folds completely for in-drawer storage

NORDIC WARE

Brownie Buddy Baking Set

Aluminum 9-inch square pan with plastic cutter and lid for slicing, storing and serving

Life & Style Statement

Problem Solved CHEF'N

Fridge Fork Pro Collection

L to R: Strainer Spoon Squeeze n' Hold Tongs Squeeze n’ Hold Fork

KITCHENAID

Collapsible Over-Sink Colander

Expandable arms; dishwasher safe InSight Trend Index | Spring/Summer 2026/27

BRAIZE BBQ L to R: Adjustable grill basket with removable handle; 3-piece stainless steel kabob grilling basket set with removable handle and storage bag

PITSTOP

The 1-Handed Lemon Squeezer

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