A big functional design trend for bathrooms is the “open water space.” Creating a water space is an increasingly popular concept. In this 2019 bathroom trend, both bathtub and shower are in the same open area of the bathroom. This innovative layout certainly allows the restroom to look much bigger than it is – with […]
Does your little powder room need a facelift? Many designers are taking on these tiny rooms as fun challenges – making them look much bigger than they truly are. Seeing as the surface area of a powder room is fairly small, you can budget in some more luxurious materials. Brightly colored wallpaper, or even lining […]
Redecorating your space in 2019? Hold onto your paint swatches. According to all the design gurus “in the know,” this is what you want to search/ask for when you head over to Home Depot. Here’s what they have to say: Floral fabrics and wallpapers. “The traditional beauty of floral patterns, either abstracted or straight […]
Sustainable living has been on the uptick for several years, and it’s finally infiltrating home design. “Sustainability is finally starting to scale, and is not just for liberal do-gooders or eco-conscious warriors,” says trend forecaster Lisa White, director of lifestyle and interiors at WGSN as well as head curator at Biennale International in Saint-Etienne in […]
Spa Bathrooms are all the rage these days, and with this hectic world closing in on us more and more, why not find a small bit of bliss where you can? And yes, while a full bathroom remodel into something worthy of a Dubai resort can get real pricey, real fast, there are plenty of […]
Want to ditch your doldrums at home? Color your world. Face it, grey makes you sad, and on top of that, it’s O-U-T in the interior design world. Warmer neutrals and bright colors dominate every home show this year. Some attribute this need to making your home a softer, cozier haven of relaxation as a […]
Kitchen Islands. It may sound like heresy, but major kitchen designers are all saying the same thing: don’t put in an island in your kitchen. But isn’t the island sort of ultimate #kitchengoals? Well, maybe not so much anymore. “They’re bulky and often don’t provide adequate storage space; plus, they’re very easy to bump […]
Style isn’t static, and your home decor shouldn’t be, either. You must admit, even the most beloved design elements can start to feel unbearably stale after a while. Remember when paneled walls, deep shag carpets and avocado appliances were all the rage? Exactly. These are the design hangers-on the experts can’t wait for you to […]
“Some design trends come and go with dizzying speed,” says New York City designer Ellen O’Neill. “Others seem to just hang around long past their sell-by date.” Which is why the experts are practically begging people to ditch the Industrial Kitchen design, a trend that people are still clinging to even when they’ve been told […]
Fancy yourself a Gertrude Stein Paris flat covered with masterpieces? Well, in 2019 it’s time to cool it with nailing floor to ceiling photos and prints onto your walls. Instead, make a bigger splash with one large piece that leaves an impression. “I love family photos, but the stark black or blond wood frames—thank […]