In Highland Park, this home was redesigned by Ashby Collective as an exercise in eclectic interior design built through contrast and proportion. The project began with a white, undecorated interior that allowed form, color, and material to define the space. Rather than applying a single style, the design combines contemporary structure with vintage references, using...

For years, the classic mantel fireplace has been the default focal point in living rooms. I’ve designed around it, restored it, and framed entire layouts to accommodate it. But going into this year, I’m stepping away from it. Not because it’s outdated, but because it often dictates the room instead of responding to it. What...

I keep saving cottage interiors like these without planning to. At first, it feels like I’m drawn to the furniture or the styling, but after looking closer, it’s something else that keeps repeating. The rooms aren’t trying to impress. They’re arranged around comfort, use, and small moments that happen every day. What stands out is...

For a long time, the console table was treated as a default entryway element. I used it too, mostly because that’s what entryways were expected to have. But in practice, it rarely earns its footprint. It collects objects, blocks circulation, and doesn’t support how the space is actually used. Lately, I’ve been asking for entryway...

For a long time, stair railings followed a predictable formula. Vertical balusters, decorative spindles, or heavy handrails designed more to fill space than define it. I’ve specified those solutions plenty of times, but lately, they feel disconnected from how interiors are being designed today. Staircases are no longer secondary elements. They sit in open plans,...

Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee has quietly become one of the most relied-on warm whites in interiors, especially as designers move away from crisp, high-contrast whites. Known for its creamy softness and subtle warmth, this shade creates spaces that feel inviting without looking yellow or dated. Across kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, and bedrooms, Swiss Coffee shows...

When I looked through hundreds of real responses about interior design mistakes, one thing became clear very quickly: most regrets don’t come from bad taste. They come from rushing decisions, ignoring scale, or trusting trends more than the space itself. These are the mistakes people mention over and over again, often years after living with...

For years, square door openings have been the default in interior spaces. They’re practical, easy to frame, and rarely questioned. But going into this year, I’m intentionally looking past them. Not because they don’t work, but because they’ve become the expected solution. What’s standing out now are openings that feel more considered and architectural. Arches...

Terrazzo is almost never the first material I hear clients ask for. It usually comes up later, after scratched floors, stained countertops, or surfaces that looked great for a year and then started to feel tired. That’s the point where terrazzo stops sounding unusual and starts sounding practical. The designs in this collection show how...

Black-and-white wall art keeps showing up in well-designed living rooms, even as color trends shift and palettes change. I don’t see it used as a statement or a throwback. I see it used as a stabilizing element. When furniture, lighting, and materials already carry visual weight, monochrome art creates order without adding noise. What’s interesting...

I use beadboard when a space needs structure without visual weight. Its vertical lines do something very specific: they organize the room, correct proportions, and create a clear architectural base without competing with furniture or finishes. When it’s done right, beadboard almost disappears, yet the room feels more resolved because of it. Across bathrooms, bedrooms,...

Interior design is no longer driven by adding more elements to a room. Instead, it is being shaped by fewer decisions that carry more responsibility. Furniture defines the space, materials are allowed to speak for themselves, and decorative objects are expected to function visually, not just fill gaps. The interior design trends in this article...

For years, wood-toned dining tables have been the default. I’ve used them, specified them, and recommended them more times than I can count because they felt safe, familiar, and easy to place in almost any home. But going into this year, I’m intentionally moving away from visible wood finishes. Not because wood tables are wrong,...

Interior trends in 2026 aren’t about bold resets or dramatic reinventions. Instead, they’re shaped by subtle shifts, materials and details that disappeared for a while and are now reappearing with more intention. Chrome is being used again, but differently. Brass feels edited, not dominant. Solid wood, exposed lighting, mirrors, and tactile seating are all returning...

I’ve spent years studying how homes are planned and actually used, and one pattern keeps repeating. As open layouts became standard, rooms designed for focused work and storage slowly disappeared. The promise was flexibility, but the tradeoff was constant clutter and a lack of places where projects could simply stay put. One room was built...

Not every home upgrade is worth the investment. After years of walking through finished homes, renovations in progress, and spaces people regret touching, I’ve learned that some ideas sound great on paper but fall apart in real life. These are the upgrades I actively steer friends away from. Not because they’re ugly, but because they...

I’m seeing checkered floors return not as a nostalgic detail, but as a planning tool. They organize space immediately, control how a room is read, and establish structure without relying on color accents or decorative finishes. When used well, the pattern does the heavy lifting before furniture or styling even enter the picture. What’s different...

I treat wall art as part of the structure of a room, not as decoration added at the end. The right piece, placed correctly, sets scale, establishes hierarchy, and anchors the furniture below it. When art is chosen or hung without that intent, even a well-designed space can feel unresolved. The examples in this collection...

I’m already seeing a clear shift in how color is being used in homes this year. The conversation has moved away from chasing a single standout shade or repainting just to stay current. Instead, the colors gaining traction feel considered, expressive, and genuinely livable. Designers are focusing less on rules and more on how a...

By 2026, rustic design isn’t about cabins, antlers, or nostalgia décor. It’s about material honesty, texture that ages well, and interiors that feel grounded instead of styled for photos. I’m seeing more homeowners move away from overly refined interiors and toward spaces that feel used, layered, and real. This isn’t a rejection of modern design....

I always pay attention to homes that feel calm without feeling empty, and this residence in Chapecó does exactly that. What struck me first was how naturally the house balances industrial minimalism with warmth. The palette is restrained, but never cold. Gray surfaces, black accents, and generous wood tones work together in a way that...

I’ve noticed that the most organized rooms rarely rely on obvious storage solutions. They feel calm not because everything is hidden, but because the furniture itself does the work. Visual weight is controlled, surfaces are intentional, and functions are grouped before clutter ever has a chance to appear. This article is a collection of furniture...

After 17 years working in interior design, I’ve learned that real shifts don’t come from trends. They come from a change in priorities. People are moving away from sharp edges, loud statements, and rooms that look finished but don’t feel good to live in. That shift is what’s reshaping interiors as we move into 2026....

A well-designed home library does more than store books. It organizes a room, sets visual rhythm, and defines how the space is used. The most successful layouts follow the architecture instead of fighting it, using full-height shelving, consistent spacing, and proportions that feel intentional rather than improvised. 20 Home Library Ideas That Shape Rooms Around...

These 38 dining rooms reveal how layout, materials, and styling choices define the atmosphere of a space. From sculptural tables and textured seating to bold wallpaper, layered rugs, and architectural lighting, each room demonstrates a distinct approach to creating a place for connection. The collection highlights different design directions—classic, modern, eclectic, rustic, and minimal—while showing...

This collection shows how luxury furniture works when form, material, and proportion are carefully controlled. Sculptural silhouettes, polished stone surfaces, layered lighting, and custom finishes come together in spaces that feel intentional rather than decorative. From suspended glass installations to marble tables, gold accents, and statement seating, each interior reflects the design perspective behind Homedit...