Quote Originally Posted by Kidria View Post
You can now preview all housing items by access the housing menu and selecting preview mode. You don't have to wait for them to update.
Just to add to this, the preview includes a menu option titled New which lists just the most recently added items so you can easily find those items. You are also able to preview the effects of dyes on the ones that can be dyed.

There are a few housing items that can't be previewed, primarily seasonal event items and fixtures (wall coverings, flooring, chandeliers), but the majority are included.