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Five things defining the design moment: January 2026

Each month, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter curates five developments shaping the design industry, from international fairs and technology launches to regional shifts and standout interiors. The January 2026 edition spans Paris Design Week’s most compelling products, CES’s evolving relationship between technology and the home, and a sober assessment of California’s wildfire rebuild one year later, reframed through global philosophies of resilience and impermanence.

This month’s briefing also considers Dallas’ potential rise as a year-round design destination and closes with a close reading of Sheldon Harte’s refined desert interiors, which signal an evolution of Palm Springs style without erasing its past. Together, these selections map a creative landscape defined by nostalgia, adaptation and the search for durable cultural meaning in a period of ecological and economic pressure.

U.S. Green Building Council California announces new board of directors, elevates Ben Stapleton to CEO

The 30-person Board of Directors represents the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) community and includes changemakers from across the public and private sectors including banking and finance, construction, ESG, higher education, real estate, utilities, agencies, entertainment and non-profit.

KBIS announces lineup for Next Stage and Luxury Lounge

(ORLANDO,FL.)—January22,2026—The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)has announced its three hosts for NEXTStage(South Hall S28201),…

KBIS 2026 expands categories to award excellence in booth design

Each year, KBIS is proud to honor the outstanding efforts that bring the show to life and create a vibrant, design-forward atmosphere for attendees. Now, these structural feats will be awarded in expanded categories divided by both square-footage and product type, and exhibitors will have a chance to describe key features, special elements, and standout innovations that set them apart.

Floor & Decor introduces the 2026 ‘Tiles of the Year’

Leading high-growth retailer in hard-surface flooring showcases the year’s biggest design trends for 2026

What’s driving luxury e-commerce trends?

1stDibs presents the latest data on the site’s consumer-buying trends from the past year

Rimadesio opens in Los Angeles in partnership with Luca Lanzetta

The showroom spans over 3,500 square feet in a prime urban location, surrounded by international showrooms, art galleries and iconic venues that attract a discerning, design-forward clientele.

Shoppe Object names Jo Faulkner artist of the season

London-based Faulkner is recognized for her expressive approach to capturing countryside vistas and floral studies, working across watercolor, gouache and oil.

Regina Andrew introduces two new lighting collections

Regina Andrew announces the launch of two new lighting collections: Bond and Rhoads. Together, the collections present complementary interpretations of contemporary form—one grounded in soft architectural balance, the other informed by sculptural rhythm and musical inspiration. Both collections are in stock and exclusively available at reginaandrew.com.

Humanscale brings human-centered design to San Francisco with new showroom

Designed with architect Suchi Reddy and featuring Kvadrat, the showroom serves as a vibrant hub for the design community, embodying Humanscale’s commitment to thoughtful, sustainable design.