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Kitchen Trends | Renovation Must-Haves

Kitchen Trends | Renovation Must-Haves

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Inspired Design | 100+ Year Old House

Antique & Vintage Furnishings Anchor This Living Room | Design: Phillip Thomas Inc. | Photo: Genevieve Garruppo, Luxe Mag. Inspired by this 100+ year-old home, Interior Designer, Phillip Thomas began with the walls by repainting the ceilings in satin finishes that reflect natural light; hand-applied decorative glazes to give the walls depth with an overall palette of blues, celadons, pinks and…

Inspired Design | 100+ Year Old House

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Kitchens of the Year 2026

Showcasing Built-In Cabinetry Trends | Design: Harrison Design, Betsy McBride | Photo: Emily Followill The latest Kitchens of the Year 2026 winners perfectly showcase the 2026 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study by supporting key motivators that drive kitchen renovations. A survey of almost 1,800 U.S. homeowners on Houzz cited improving functionality in the kitchen space as a reason to renovate. At the…

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Showhouse Trends 2026 | Serenbe

Modern Craftsman Style in its glory properly introduces the Serenbe Designer Showhouse located just outside of Atlanta. Featuring architectural details that honor “timeless elegance, intentional design and creative expression,” according to Nicole Letts, invites us to pause and appreciate this thoughtful and well-executed new-build modern Craftsman designer showhouse. Enjoy the inspirational…

Showhouse Trends 2026 | Serenbe

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Holiday Tables II

Christmas Holiday Dining Room with Hand Painted Landscape by Charlotte Terrell | Designer: Lauren Davenport | Photo: Jeff Herr This post is all about holiday inspiration, for tables only! Regardless of your style, I promise to showcase something for everyone, however unique your style, so let’s get started! Glorious Christmas Plaid Featuring Heirloom Crystal Champagne Glassware | Designer:…

Holiday Tables II

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Colors of the Year 2026

Universal Khaki | Color of the Year 2026 | Sherwin Williams Neutrals reign in 2026 Colors of the Year according to Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore color experts. Sherwin Williams, Universal Khaki, (SW6150), and Benjamin Moore’s Silhouette (AF-655) have been tagged “colors that nurture the soul,” according to Elle Decor. Universal Khaki, described as “an essential neutral, for its beautiful…

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Inspired Design | Dream Retreat

Schumacher’s Romantic Bosphorus Wallpaper | Honey Collins Interiors | Photo: Alison Gootee Captivating is the word that comes to mind at my glance at this South Carolina, low country dream retreat. This new-build, inspired by its graceful oaks, waterways and walkways provided the perfect backdrop to build a timeless Southern Colonial styled home within a serene, resort-style…

Inspired Design | Dream Retreat

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Kitchen Trends | Practical Yet Luxury Fixtures

Kitchen Fixture Trends 2025 | Design: Jamie Kirkman Interiors | Image: Emily Followill Kitchen fixtures have earned their way to the top of design offerings when it comes to choosing style, innovation and function into the most used room in the home. According to KBIS 2025, (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show), the most in-demand luxury kitchen fixtures are: Workstation Sinks – 75% Additional…

Kitchen Trends | Practical Yet Luxury Fixtures

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Kitchens of the Year 2025

Kitchen of the Year 2025 | Elevated Storage | HouseLift Design | Photo: Ali Harper Changing the style of the kitchen remains the leading motivator, according to the 2025 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study in kitchen trends and renovations. If you can no longer stand the style of your old kitchen, you’re in good company, as you’ll see tons of kitchen style ideas and layouts in the kitchens featured…

Kitchens of the Year 2025

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Kitchen Trends 2025

Verdant Green Kitchen Cabinets Reflect Personal Style Trends | Design: Douglas Weiss Interiors | Photo: Marc Mauldin Kitchens become the most important room in the house during the holidays; now is the time to consider implementing an update or two that will add beauty and efficiency to your holiday traditions. The competition is stiff when it comes to considering upgrading kitchen appliances,…

Kitchen Trends 2025

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Luxury Bath Trends | 2024 Bath of the Year

Primary bathrooms and guest bathroom renovations are second only to kitchen renovations according to the 2024 Houzz & Home Study of more than 30,000 U.S. respondents. With a median spend for primary bathrooms reaching $15,000 in 2023, luxury bath retreats seem to be a sign of the times. Luxury aptly describes bath trends today when we take a closer look at the features and accessories that adorn…

Luxury Bath Trends | 2024 Bath of the Year

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Outdoor Living Space | Trends

Cabana with Outdoor Kitchen & Living Space | Designer: Schilling & Co. | Photo: Heidi Harris Extending your outdoor living space is a solid trend for homeowners, according to a recent study released by Houzz that included more than 1,100 U.S. respondents with Gen Xers leading the way. Apparently, its no surprise that creating more livable and suitable outdoor living spaces is a trend that…

Outdoor Living Space | Trends

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Color Trends 2024 | The Beauty of Blue | Upward

Upward | Sherwin Williams The beauty of blue is a great segue into Upward, the 2024 Color of the Year by Sherwin Williams. This tranquil color trends is an uplifting blue-gray color hue that encourages boundless creativity and classic comfort with a desire for personal progress and peace; to move up and rise above, according to Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Upward…

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Kitchens of the Year 2024

Luxury Kitchen with Black Metal Range Hood | Courtney Giles Interior | Cabinetry: Kingdom Woodworks Kitchens of the Year 2024 award winners have served up a ton of style showcasing classic and clean design with luxury elements that catapult the kitchen space into one of the most refined room in the home. Architecturally, the interior details speak for themselves with no room left for misgiving…

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Top Design Trends | 2024

Light-filled Entryway | Jennifer Palumbo, Designer How we live, work, play and heal are impacting interior design trends and the practice of design professionals in case you haven’t noticed. More importantly, according to ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), our notions of comfort and connection have blurred the lines on how we flow between these four areas of daily life. The ASID…

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Blue & More Blue! | Colors of the Year 2024

Color of the Year 2024 | Upward-Sherwin Williams Color of the Year 2024 | Blue Nova-Benjamin Moore Blue’s are back and I’m thrilled to announce that both Sherwin Williams Upward (SW6239) and Benjamin Moore’s Blue Nova (825) have selected colors of the year 2024 that have maintained there appeal throughout the ages. Both hues possess a solid historical application to your interior space, driven…

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Sirocco Desk Lamp

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