6 Home Features That Are About to Get a Lot More Expensive in 2026

It’s no secret that the cost of living has risen sharply over the past several years, and it’s not just groceries and home essentials that have been affected. The home improvement industry, too, has been impacted, making projects and renovations more expensive.

Between inflation, anticipated tariffs, and rising economic uncertainty, industry professionals say that’s not set to change anytime soon. From kitchen cabinetry to tiles to roofing to lumber, here are the top six home features that are about to get a lot more expensive in 2026, according to home improvement pros.

Cabinetry

In October 2025, a new 25% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and furniture took effect. The planned increase to a 30% tariff has been postponed until January 2027. Manufacturers are responding (and preparing).

“Last year, we were notified by one of the largest cabinetry manufacturers that our price was going up by 9% on January 1. I’ve since seen this echoed by many cabinet manufacturers,” John Salvatore Galfusa, CEO of HomeWorks CGO, says. 

If you’re planning to tackle a kitchen or bathroom remodel this year, he recommends purchasing cabinetry sooner rather than later to get ahead of rising costs.

Windows and Exterior Doors

Replacing your windows or exterior doors is also set to get much more expensive in 2026.

Tom Orr, founder and CEO of Northwest Exteriors, notes that rising costs for glass, aluminum, steel, hardware, coatings, and complex energy performance requirements are all having an impact, along with rising labor costs as installations become increasingly complex.

“With fine margins, small shifts in tariffs or transportation costs have a rapid and direct impact on prices, and lengthy lead times force manufacturers and installers to lock in pricing much earlier,” he says. 

Roofing and Exterior Cladding

Similarly, Orr notes that roofing and exterior cladding are expected to become more expensive in 2026, driven by tariffs and inflation.

“They depend on plastics, steel, and aluminum products, resins—all of which can be sensitive to global costs for materials and shipping,” he says. 

So, if you’re planning on replacing your roof, siding, or gutters this year, you can expect that prices are likely to increase as the year progresses.

In addition to booking early to lock in prices, consider choosing colors or finishes that are less ‘trendy’ to avoid paying a premium due to increased demand. 

Lumber

The price of lumber has been rising for years, and experts agree it’s not set to slow down in 2026. That means many home improvement projects will become more costly, from additions to decks and fencing to much more.

If you’re looking to save money on lumber this year, in addition to booking early, you can also go the secondhand route, according to Andre Kazimiersky, president of HomeHero Roofing. 

“One thing to try is asking your contractor about using recycled materials,” he says. “Depending on the project, contractors often have extra materials left over from past projects that they will be willing to use for a discounted price.”

Tiles

Tiles are another home improvement feature that will be impacted by tariffs in 2026, Galfusa says, as many ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles are produced outside the United States.

If you’re planning a tile renovation in 2026, Galfusa recommends prioritizing the project in the first half of the year. 

“Many of the largest tile importers stocked up heavily in 2025 to beat the tariffs,” he says. “I believe that inventory will run out around mid-year; then, we will see prices climb fast.”

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

“In the last six months, we have seen an average of 30% increase in Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring directly related to the tariffs,” Galfusa says.

And there are now more LVP offerings made in the United States.

“What’s surprising to many of our clients is that we now have two Luxury Vinyl Plank floor lines made in the USA on display, but they cost 60% more than similar products we were offering just a year ago.”