Christene Barberich and the Soft Architecture of Taste
A conversation with Christene Barberich on lighting, domestic rituals, and how evolving taste shapes the way we live at home.
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Christene Barberich and the Soft Architecture of Taste
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Mood Boards Aren’t About Aesthetics
Most people think mood boards are about aesthetics. Our in-house designer uses them to describe a life, align expectations, and give shape to a feeling before anything is built.
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Valentino’s Legacy Wasn’t Fashion, It Was How He Lived
Everyone remembers Valentino red, fewer noticed that his clearest expression of taste lived indoors. A reflection on discipline, elegance, and how he designed a life, not just clothes.
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How to Think About Staging vs. Interior Design
They use the same tools but serve different moments, one for selling a home, the other for living in it. Understanding the distinction changes how you approach both.
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Gen Z Is Moving Past Aesthetic Tribes
From cottagecore to clean girl, aesthetic tribes shaped the internet. Now Gen Z is rejecting fixed style identities in favor of flexibility and personal taste.
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Cloud Dancer is Pantone's Color of the Year. It Doesn't Have to Be Yours
Pantone named Cloud Dancer its 2026 Color of the Year. We examine white interiors, color psychology, and why homeowners don’t need trend forecasts to define personal taste.
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A Note on the Rooms We Lived In as We Head Into a New Year
A year-end reflection on honest homes, the power of lighting, and the rooms that moved us, right as we step into a new year.
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The One-Metal Rule Is Dead. How Mixing Metals Works in 2026
Matching every metal now reads staged. In 2026, designers are mixing metals with hierarchy and contrast to create spaces that feel curated, layered, and intentional.
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Sconces: Meaning, Properties, and Uses in Interior Design
A thoughtful look at wall sconces and how they shape mood, soften spaces, and integrate light into architecture in ways that have endured for centuries.
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If Your Home Still Doesn’t Feel Festive, Fix the Feeling Without Decorating
Less than 24 hours before guests arrive and your home still doesn’t feel festive? Our in-house designer explains how to fix the feeling fast using lighting, layout, and ambiance.
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Why Pennywise’s Warm Glow Is the Scariest Part of Welcome to Derry
From Pennywise to your living room, we explore how warm light builds trust and turns comfort into fear in Welcome to Derry, and in your home.
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Your House Looks Great. So Why Doesn't It Feel Like Home?
Why do some homes look beautiful but feel uncomfortable? This piece explores why perfectly styled spaces feel like hotel lobbies, and what really makes a house feel personal.
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Before Mid-Century Modern: The Design Styles That Shaped What You Like
A practical guide to the design styles that came before mid-century modern, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and more, so you can better describe what you're actually drawn to.
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