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The mountain home has come a long way from its humble beginnings. What began with pragmatic log cabins has evolved. Today’s mountain retreats trade dark, heavy interiors for light-filled, open spaces that merge sleek modernity with biophilic serenity. Glass, steel, and concrete meet wood and stone in designs that honor nature while embracing modern luxury. This week, we caught up with several acclaimed luxury designers and architects to discuss the modern mountain home.
What does “luxury” mean? Is it opulence? Extravagance? Sumptuousness? Lavishness? Indulgence?
When a panel of six interior designers who know a thing or two about luxury design was asked that question during the recent discussion of “The Evolution of Luxury,” not one of them used any of those common synonyms.
Casa Milano designed by The One Atelier debuts Italian-inspired luxury residences in Shenzhen, China
Located in the prestigious Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, GCC Casa Milano Shenzhen introduces a refined vision of contemporary living that blends Italian design principles with the vibrancy of one of Asia’s most dynamic urban centres. The result is an expression of timeless elegance and exquisite finishes, which include select Armani/Casa furnishings.
Modernism Week’s festival in February, 2026 will offer a range of unique and compelling programs, including tours of architecturally significant homes and buildings that are rarely open to the public.
IFDA NY announced its Rising Stars Award Event on November 11 at the Lutron Showroom in New York City. Libby Langdon, interior designer, author, product designer and makeover television personality, served as master of ceremonies for the evening.
Step inside House Beautiful’s 2025 Whole Home, where Austin designer-developer Sara Malek Barney of BANDD/DESIGN bridges luxury hospitality and residential comfort in a stunning new build in the city’s Deep Eddy neighborhood. Discover how she turned a nine-month sprint into an urban treehouse that redefines livable design and everyday luxury.
Looking toward 2026, True Caliber’s vision reflects the ideas resonating most with today’s designers: bold customization, grounded color palettes inspired by nature and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. Each speaks to a more intentional, expressive approach to the way people cook, entertain and gather.
The home furnishings brand and interior designer have launched their third collaboration, bringing new textures and techniques to more than 80 pieces across living, dining, bedroom and outdoor categories.
The program was developed to meet the growing needs of interior designers in the U.S. as they continue to drive the residential design industry forward. This key demographic is especially important, as recent data shows that the average designer has 40 times the buying power compared to one consumer.
Through collaborations with industry, government, and academia, the LHRC leads groundbreaking studies that illuminate the impact of lighting on well-being, productivity, and quality of life.