Design trends

Kathryn O’Shea-Evans scales new heights with ‘Alpine Style’

O’Shea-Evans takes us on a journey through the pages of “Alpine Style,” sharing insights into her creative process, the surprises she encountered along the way, and how her background in travel writing influenced her approach to mountain design. From the challenges of capturing a room’s essence in words to the joys of exploring regional inspirations, O’Shea-Evans offers a candid look at the making of her book.

Consumers crave help with interior design

The latest Consumer Insights Now research reveals that Americans really want help with interior design — and shows which consumers are most likely to enlist those services.

Mid century modern-meets-western at Ofland Escalante

The Western aesthetic is trending across creative fields, from fashion to music to interior design.…

ANDMORE and Fashion Snoops decode SS25 consumer mindset at Suites this Fall 

The tailored trend program, From Culture to Product: Decoding the Consumer Mindset for the Spring Season, identifies key design shifts that impact the home market and highlights influences in seasonal style. Fashion Snoops will highlight four key trends, each of which reflects a broader shift in consumer preferences toward mindfulness, sustainability and a deeper connection with nature, for SS25.

Little Greene is ‘Double-Drenching’

Over the past couple of years, Little Greene has seen the Color Drenching design trend being used to transform spaces, radically changing the way in which color is used in the home.

The sculptural renaissance: thinking about home design, art and real estate as one

The real estate, interior design and fine art sectors, in particular, are experiencing correlated growth. High-end real estate buyers are often interested in art as a financial investment and this synergy is evident in collaborations between real estate agencies and art curators, where art is not only used for staging but also offered as part of the property package. Today we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the market: sculpture and its broader implications for The Industry as a whole.

Designing for four-legged clients

In a new survey, Houzz found that nearly half of respondents prioritize pets when making decisions about home upgrades. From performance fabrics to feeding stations, there are plenty of ways to create pet-friendly spaces.

Coloring our world

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics’ stunning lavender running track became an iconic symbol of the Games. Explore the history and impact of color trends, from Olympic venues to home interiors, and learn about the latest color forecasts from leading brands.

Dopamine-infused design

Dopamine design is a relatively recent trend in interior design, evolved from the concept of “dopamine dressing” in fashion. It’s rooted in color psychology and the idea that certain design elements can trigger the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Dopamine design began seeping into interior design consciousness around 2022-2023, due to increased focus on home environments during and after the pandemic. 

To explore this phenomenon and its impact on lighting design, we chatted with Grace Denniston, the award-winning industrial designer for Kalco Lighting.

The era of personalized design

As we look to the future of home design, it’s clear that we’re entering an era of personalization. Homes are becoming less about following trends and designing to sell, and more about creating spaces that reflect the personalities, experiences, and values of their inhabitants. 

This week on Disruptive Design, Ashley Wainscott, founder of Simply Home, a Texas-based building and renovation company, delves into the industry-wide transformations she is witnessing, her experience as a woman in the historically male-dominated home-building industry, and building the foundation of a successful firm.