Daily Furniture & Home Renovation Brief | 2026-04-13

Selected updates from the last 7 days for furniture and home improvement operators.

SEO Summary: Daily furniture and home renovation news roundup with market trends, design updates, and retail insights. Featured: These Home Décor Trends for 2026 Ditch Tech and Embrace Color; The rise of mindful living and its impact on home furnishing choices.

1. These Home Décor Trends for 2026 Ditch Tech and Embrace Color

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From lighting, colors and textures to the details that make a house feel like a home, Beckie Strum from Mansion Global joins TODAY to break down the hottest décor trends for 2026. Top tips include creating a tech-free environments, using colorful stones in kitchens, doing away with overhead lighting and more.

2. The rise of mindful living and its impact on home furnishing choices

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Manage Subscription Delivery Issues Login The rise of mindful living and its impact on home furnishing choices Share Print by Arin Barry | April 4, 2026 3:15 AM Mindful living isn't just a wellness buzzword anymore. It shows up in the way people pick a sofa, repaint a bedroom, or decide whether to buy something secondhand instead of brand-new.

3. What HGTV Doesn't Tell You About Renovation Costs

- Sinenkiy/Getty Images If you're among the millions of Americans looking to update their home to increase resale value or simply for personal enjoyment, getting HGTV to help with those renovations may have crossed your mind. The home media giant is perhaps best known for its renovation television shows, in which homeowners (and sometimes prospective homebuyers) get to experience their remodeling dreams come true.

4. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks butterfly garden under renovation

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— A major renovation and education expansion is coming to the only butterfly house in Arkansas, as the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks prepares to launch improvements and a new pollinator-focused initiative beginning in May 2026. Garden leaders say the Butterfly House, or butterfly pathway, is a key part of the visitor experience and plays an important role in connecting guests to nature and conservation.

5. 2 Furniture Stocks in Focus Despite Challenging Industry Backdrop

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