Michael Danes

Recent Trend Report: The In’s, The Out’s & The Expectations for 2026.

When I started in the closet industry in 2015, closets were often the final line item — designed after the kitchen, after the lighting, and usually after the budget (and mental energy) had already been spent.

Today, rightfully so..that narrative has shifted.

Closets are now part of the initial renovation conversation — planned alongside kitchens and primary suites, not after them. Storage is no longer an afterthought; it’s a design decision.

I recently contributed to a trend report outlining what’s in, what’s out, and where expectations are heading for 2026. Below are a few excerpts from the full piece.

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laundry 💙
[ lôn - drē ] noun
sorting life’s problems one load at a time.

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