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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Explore how color temperature influences interior design. From warm tones that enhance texture to cool light that sharpens detail, this guide helps designers create more intentional atmospheres.
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What designers can learn from Heidi Caillier’s journey, her love of imperfection and why a clear point of view matters more than the right credentials in building authority.
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A look at why more people are choosing materials that age honestly like brass, wood, stone, and natural fibers that develop character, last longer, and become more personal over time.
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Frank Gehry’s overlooked Santa Monica house reveals how curiosity, raw materials, and real constraints shaped his most important ideas, offering lessons every creator can use today.
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The foundation lighting you don't notice until it's wrong. How ambient lighting works, how it evolved from fire to LEDs, and how to layer it for rooms that feel right.
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