By Remade Home Construction | November 18, 2025
San Diego’s real estate market never stands still—and neither do the ways we live in our homes. As we look ahead to 2026, local homeowners are blending our signature coastal lifestyle with smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient design choices. At Remade Home Construction, we’ve been on the front lines of over 100 San Diego transformations this decade, and these are the five trends we’re seeing (and building) everywhere from La Jolla to Encinitas, Point Loma to East Village.
1. The ADU Boom 2.0 – Income + Multi-Generational Living
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are no longer just “granny flats.” Thanks to streamlined city permitting and new state incentives, San Diegans are building larger, fully detached 800–1,200 sq ft ADUs that serve as rental income properties, home offices, or housing for aging-in-place.
2026 Twist: We’re designing ADUs with separate solar/battery systems and their own EV charging stations, and full coastal-modern kitchens—essentially mini net-zero homes. Expect to see more two-story ADUs with rooftop decks that capture those famous San Diego sunsets.
Pro Tip: Current city bonus programs can waive impact fees and allow even bigger units if you include affordable deed restrictions. We handle the entire entitlement and design process for our clients—many save $25,000–$50,000 right off the bat.
2. Indoor-Outdoor Living, Re-Imagined After the Atmospheric Rivers
After the heavy storms of 2024–2025, homeowners want seamless indoor-outdoor flow that can actually withstand Mother Nature. The new standard:
- La Cantina or NanaWall-style folding glass walls that disappear completely
- Covered California rooms with built-in infrared heaters, motorized screens, and water-resistant finishes
- Outdoor kitchens featuring marine-grade cabinets and pizza ovens (yes, everyone wants a real wood-fired oven now)
We’re also installing hidden drainage systems and elevated decks so your outdoor living space stays beautiful even when the next “Pineapple Express” rolls through.
3. Warm Minimalism & Coastal Japandi Style
Goodbye cold gray Scandi-minimalism. Hello warm woods, lime-washed walls, and handcrafted ceramic tiles. The “Coastal Japandi” look—Japanese simplicity meets California ease—is dominating mood boards across San Diego.
Think:
- White oak cabinetry with reeded or fluted details
- Natural clay plaster accent walls
- Zellige tile in soft sage or terracotta
- Built-in banquette seating that feels like your favorite beachside café
This style isn’t just pretty—it’s timeless, which is critical in a city where homes change hands every 7–12 years.
4. Whole-Home Resilience & Energy Independence
With SDG&E rates continuing to climb and wildfire-season blackouts still fresh in everyone’s mind, San Diegans are going beyond basic solar panels:
- Tesla Powerwall 3 or Enphase IQ batteries (we’re seeing 2–3 batteries per home now)
- Heat-pump HVAC + water heaters (federal and state rebates can cover 50–80%)
- Smart home panels that automatically shed non-essential loads during PSPS events
- Seismic retrofitting bundled into kitchen/bath remodels—because the next shaker is always coming
The ROI is undeniable: many of our clients are dropping their true energy cost (including debt service on the upgrades) to under $50/month.
5. Wellness-Centric Primary Suites
The pandemic taught us that the primary bedroom isn’t just for sleeping anymore. 2026 suites feel like private spas:
- Steam showers with aromatherapy and chromatherapy
- Morning kitchens (coffee + mini-fridge without leaving your oasis)
- Circadian lighting systems that mimic natural sunlight
- Sauna pods or infrared saunas tucked into the bathroom footprint
- Balconies or Juliet doors that open to the ocean breeze
Ready to Remake Your San Diego Story?
Whether you’re planning a full coastal transformation, need a resilient ADU for family or income, or simply want to fall in love with your home again—Remade Home Construction is here to make it happen with client-first service, cost-saving value, and the uncompromising quality San Diego deserves.
Every home deserves a fresh chapter. Let’s write yours—together.
Contact: remadehomeconstruction@gmail.com | Free Coastal Remade Consultations
Remade Home Construction – Rebuilding homes, remaking lives, one sun-drenched San Diego project at a time. 🌊🏡
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