Home Innovation Awards Announces Winners of Inaugural 2026 Awards Program

Inaugural Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Companies, Products and Services Shaping the Future of Home Living

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Home Innovation Awards, an independent recognition platform honoring outstanding companies, products and services throughout the home and residential industries, today announced the featured winners of its inaugural awards program.

The Home Innovation Awards recognizes companies, products and services helping improve how people live, maintain and care for their homes. The program spans the broader residential ecosystem, including kitchen and cooking, cleaning and laundry, home organization, furniture and décor, bedding and bath, outdoor living, home improvement, roofing, exterior products, residential energy and industry leadership.

The inaugural awards arrive at a time when homeowners, renters and property professionals are placing greater emphasis on comfort, functionality, durability and long-term value. Changing lifestyles and rising consumer expectations are driving demand for thoughtfully designed products and services that make residential spaces safer, more efficient, more versatile and more enjoyable.

This year’s program attracted nominations from established brands, emerging companies and industry leaders from across the home and residential markets. Entries were reviewed by a independent panel of experienced home industry professionals and evaluated based on quality and execution, practical impact, safety and reliability, overall benefits and contribution to the industry.

“The home has become more important and more multifunctional than ever, and consumers are increasingly looking for products and services that deliver meaningful improvements to everyday living,” said Travis Grant, Managing Director of the Independent Innovation Awards. “Our inaugural winners demonstrate how thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and practical innovation can transform the way people experience their homes. From kitchen essentials and organization solutions to outdoor living, home improvement and residential energy, these companies and products are raising expectations across the entire home industry. We are proud to recognize them as the first-ever Home Innovation Awards winners.”

The mission of the Home Innovation Awards is to recognize companies, products and services that improve residential living while establishing higher standards for quality, reliability and real-world performance. The program celebrates organizations of all sizes whose work enhances comfort, safety, functionality and long-term value for homeowners, renters and property professionals.

The featured winners of the inaugural 2026 Home Innovation Awards are:

BEDDING, BATH & COMFORT
Bedding Product of the Year: Quince
Pillow Product of the Year: Purple
Sleep Comfort Product of the Year: Eight Sleep

CLEANING & LAUNDRY
Disinfecting Product of the Year: Puracy
Fabric Care Product of the Year: HIQILI
Floor Cleaning Product of the Year: Aunt Fannie's
Laundry Detergent Product of the Year: Wishing Well
Sustainable Cleaning Product of the Year: Biom

FENCING & GATES
Composite Fence Product of the Year: Trex
Metal Fence Product of the Year: Fortress Building Products

HOME DÉCOR & FURNITURE
Seasonal Décor Product of the Year: Knobēz
Seating Product of the Year: Joybird
Small Space Furniture Product of the Year: Article

HOME IMPROVEMENT
Best Overall Home Innovation Award: SimpliSafe
Emergency Preparedness Product of the Year: Goal Zero
Home Safety Product of the Year: EZ Smart Co.

HOME ORGANIZATION & STORAGE
Garage Storage Product of the Year: NewAge Products
Home Organization Product of the Year: The Container Store

HOUSEHOLD CLEANING
Fabric Care Product of the Year: ECOS
Stain Removal Product of the Year: Blueland

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Home DTC Company of the Year: Wyze
Home Innovation Company of the Year: Avocado Green Mattress
Home Innovation Solution of the Year: Sonos
Home Sustainability Company of the Year: Ecobee

KITCHEN & COOKING
Kitchen Tools Product of the Year: Olivia Signature
Knives Product of the Year: Kaizen
Small Kitchen Appliance Product of the Year: KitchenAid

OUTDOOR LIVING
Best Overall Outdoor Living Product of the Year: Polywood
Fire Pit Product of the Year: Solo Stove
Grill Product of the Year: American Outdoor Grill

ROOFING
Roofing Product of the Year: GAF

SIDING & EXTERIOR CLADDING
Manufactured Stone Product of the Year: Dutch Quality Stone^®
Siding Product of the Year: Westlake Royal Building Products

SOLAR & HOME ENERGY
Home Battery Storage Product of the Year: SolarEdge

About the Home Innovation Awards
Part of the Independent Innovation Awards organization, the Home Innovation Awards is an independent recognition program honoring outstanding companies, services and products throughout the home and residential industries. The Home Innovation Awards provide public recognition for achievements across kitchen and cooking, cleaning and laundry, organization and storage, furniture and décor, bedding and bath, outdoor living, home improvement, roofing, exterior products, residential energy and industry leadership. The program recognizes organizations that demonstrate quality, thoughtful design, practical value and a meaningful commitment to improving how people live, maintain and experience their homes. For more information, visit https://homeinnovationaward.com/.

Media Contact:
Travis Grant
Home Innovation Awards
Travis@independentinnovationawards.com
949.667.4475