Sep 05, 2022 | read more
Grandmillennial style has been described as a layered, youthful take on Grandma’s traditional style. Think, contemporary furniture used by someone in their 30s happily living alongside chintz floral patterns, busy wallpaper, chinoiserie, drapery, fringe, and trim. This is not the Instagram look, it’s the antithesis of that highly stylized approach, instead being both wild and […]
Feb 21, 2022 | read more
According to the annual Houzz Trends Report, people have been relying on their homes to provide new avenues of activity and entertainment since the beginning of the pandemic and it shows in emerging search trends for art studios (up nearly 10x), home bars and wine cellars (up nearly 4x) and home theaters, home gyms and […]
Jan 24, 2022 | read more
What does is look like when a color in the real world and a color in the digital space come together? Pantone’s Color of the Year 2022 is Very Peri, a combination of red and blue that might appear familiar to Microsoft users. Matching to this completely made-up brand-new color is going to be interesting. […]
Nov 08, 2021 | read more
What wall styles are trending in the latter half of 2021? Let’s explore! Wall murals – woven or painted – are a creative way to decorate your walls, distinct from just hanging art like anyone else does. Above is La Passion de Diego by Elitis, a woven mural celebrating Frida Kahlo. Maximalism is combining an […]
Sep 20, 2021 | read more
Catching up on trends in tiling styles and designs in the USA. New Heritage tiles – These look great in traditional, transitional, and contemporary homes. Retro concrete tiles – we’re seeing a lot of wall patterns like this, for a fun and funky space. Hexagons and colorful shapes are a big trend right now in […]
Mar 09, 2021 | read more
A few times a year I like to check in on what’s happening in the world of lighting design. Here’s what I discovered today. Pendants & Chandeliers in Unexpected Places Fancy chandeliers placed over kitchen counters for instant drama is a hot new trend! We added unexpected glam to this San Francisco living room with […]