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Close-up of intricate hand-carved wooden trim and a stained-glass window in a well-preserved historic home, highlighting artisanal craftsmanship.
Homes & Estates

Top 10 Artisanal Details & Craftsmanship for Historic Homes

The number of skilled artisans capable of maintaining historic homes is decreasing faster than they are being replaced, according to Pasadena Now .

Elijah Vance·July 4, 2026
A chic London living room with walls fully upholstered in a contemporary damask fabric, showcasing 2026's trend towards tactile richness and unexpected comfort.
Hearth & Home

London Showhouse Reveals 2026's Biggest Design Trends

At London's WOW!house, damask, a fabric traditionally associated with formality, now upholsters entire walls, creating surprisingly inviting and contemporary living spaces. This bold application trans

Ingrid Larson·June 29, 2026
Cozy living room with a river rock fireplace hearth, evoking childhood summer nostalgia and a sense of grounding.
Hearth & Home

Summer Camp Aesthetic Design Trend Evokes Nostalgia

Forget sleek minimalism: designers now recommend river rocks for fireplace hearths, evoking a childhood summer.

Ingrid Larson·June 29, 2026
Interior of a historic Nashville home, showcasing a vibrant color palette and a blend of traditional architecture with modern furnishings, designed by artist Elizabeth Stern.
Hearth & Home

Artist's eye for color shapes historic Nashville home

In 2020, painter Elizabeth Stern acquired a historic eight-acre ranch in Nashville, not to preserve its muted past, but to drench its traditional bones in a riot of unexpected color.

Ingrid Larson·June 28, 2026
A beautifully curated gallery wall in a stylish room, featuring a balanced arrangement of art and decor with perfect spacing.
Hearth & Home

Designers Reveal Common Gallery Wall Mistakes to Avoid

Forget haphazardly hanging art: interior designers recommend filling precisely 70 to 75 percent of your wall space for a truly impactful gallery display.

Ingrid Larson·June 23, 2026
A sterling silver snail-shaped whistle from Georg Jensen's 'At Play' collection displayed on a modern Danish wooden table, symbolizing new design directions.
Hearth & Home

Copenhagen design details wow Trend Report for 2026

At Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign fair, a sterling silver whistle from Georg Jensen, shaped like a snail, heralded a playful shift in Danish design.

Ingrid Larson·June 23, 2026
Subterranean dining room on Martha's Vineyard designed to feel like an old French mountain cellar within a new home.
Hearth & Home

New Martha's Vineyard House Tells Story Through Architectural Design

On Martha's Vineyard, a new house features a subterranean dining room designed to mimic a French mountain cellar, deliberately built to feel like part of an 'old' structure, according to ELLE Decor .

Ingrid Larson·June 21, 2026
Interior view of a refreshed 1942 Spartanburg starter home, showcasing a blend of modern and historic design elements with natural light.
Hearth & Home

Designer Whitney McGregor Refreshes 1942 Spartanburg Starter Home

In Spartanburg, a young couple recently transformed their 1942 home with designer Whitney McGregor, a stark contrast to South Carolina's top historic listing at $28 million among 167 properties curren

Ingrid Larson·June 20, 2026
A modern living room with a stylish magazine rack filled with magazines, bathed in natural sunlight, showcasing home decor trends.
Hearth & Home

New magazine rack designs inspire home decor trends

Sales of decorative magazine racks at West Elm surged 150% in Q1 2024, marking an unexpected return for a once-forgotten home accessory.

Ingrid Larson·June 15, 2026
Elegant living room showcasing RH Estates furniture with a modern West Coast influence, bathed in natural sunlight.
Homes & Estates

RH Estates Furniture Design Embraces West Coast Influence

Despite reporting a $13.

Ingrid Larson·June 14, 2026
Charlotte Moss thoughtfully arranging items in a newly organized living room, symbolizing healing and a fresh start after loss.
Hearth & Home

Charlotte Moss Shares Grief and Moving Advice for 2026

After losing a loved one, Charlotte Moss found solace not just in reflection, but in the deliberate act of moving and reorganizing her home, transforming her space into a blueprint for healing.

Ingrid Larson·June 14, 2026
Ina Garten's refreshed living room featuring a timeless neutral palette with elegant furniture and soft natural light.
Hearth & Home

Ina Garten refreshes her living room with a timeless neutral palette.

Ina Garten, the culinary icon known for her 'Barefoot Contessa' style, recently declared her East Hampton living room 'heavy and dated,' prompting a refresh with a surprisingly subtle choice: Benjamin

Ingrid Larson·June 13, 2026
Kate Hudson's childhood home kitchen features baby blue Majolica tiles, blue Cristallo marble countertops, and deep blue cabinetry, creating a bold and nostalgic design.
Hearth & Home

Kate Hudson Reveals Baby Blue Kitchen in Childhood Home Makeover

In her childhood home, Kate Hudson has unveiled a kitchen centered around striking baby blue Majolica tiles and blue Cristallo marble, a bold departure from typical neutral celebrity aesthetics.

Ingrid Larson·June 13, 2026
A lonely, muted green paint swatch named 'Offbeat Green' is displayed on a dark stage, contrasting with a distant, bright yellow swatch named 'Universal Khaki.'
Hearth & Home

Sherwin-Williams Names 'Offbeat Green' Loneliest Color of 2026

For 2026, Sherwin-Williams has simultaneously declared Universal Khaki SW 6150 its Color of the Year and 'Offbeat Green' its 'Loneliest Color,' a curious duality forged in partnership with LeBron Jame

Ingrid Larson·June 12, 2026
A cozy living room filled with plush furniture, layered textiles, and personal decor items, showcasing the Burrowcore trend.
Hearth & Home

Burrowcore Trend Explained: Cozy Homes Focus on Comfort and Personality

Imagine a living room where every cushion invites a deeper sink, every object whispers a story, and the overall effect is less a showroom and more a 'warm hug' — this is Burrowcore, the anti-minimalis

Ingrid Larson·June 12, 2026
A timeless living room interior with a mix of classic and modern furniture, bathed in natural light, evoking a sense of enduring style and comfort.
Style & Society

Foundational design choices offer enduring appeal for decades

Despite a new 'must-have' aesthetic appearing on social media every few months, the average homeowner still replaces their entire living room decor only once every seven years.

Charlotte Beaumont·June 12, 2026
A modern home office featuring a newly assembled, stylish Amazon office chair, highlighting quick aesthetic upgrades and easy setup.
Hearth & Home

Amazon Office Chairs Offer Quick Aesthetic Upgrades

A new wave of Amazon office chairs can be fully assembled in just 15 minutes, offering quick aesthetic upgrades for home offices.

Ingrid Larson·June 11, 2026
A modern living room showcasing the 2027 Color of the Year, Luminous Blue, balanced with natural elements for a tranquil and intentional atmosphere.
Homes & Havens

Design world trends and influencers shape 2027's intentional living

For 2027, the design world declares its Color of the Year to be "Luminous Blue," a confident, electric hue.

Ingrid Larson·June 11, 2026
A surreal living room with curved walls, abstract furniture, and uniquely shaped windows, showcasing unconventional interior design.
Homes & Havens

Designers Embrace Unconventional Trends, Making Homes Weirder

Architectural Digest featured a record 12 homes in 2023 with non-rectangular room layouts or asymmetrical facades, a stark contrast to the three such homes showcased just four years prior.

Ingrid Larson·June 10, 2026
Elegant living room interior demonstrating the three material rule for cohesive home style and creating a sense of spaciousness.
Style & Society

Embrace the Three Material Rule for Cohesive Home Style

Many homeowners, aiming for a grander feel, inadvertently shrink their living spaces by introducing too many disparate flooring materials.

Charlotte Beaumont·June 9, 2026
A beautifully designed bunk room with multiple beds, reading nooks, and hanging chairs, demonstrating stylish small space solutions.
Hearth & Home

Stylish Bunk Room Design Ideas Elevate Small Spaces

Forget the cramped, utilitarian bunk beds of summer camp; one designer recently crafted a bunk room featuring six beds connected by bridges, complete with hanging chairs and reading nooks.

Ingrid Larson·June 8, 2026
The grand salon of Hubert de Givenchy's Le Jonchet castle, showcasing minimalist decor, natural light, and an atmosphere of serene opulence.
Hearth & Home

Hubert de Givenchy transforms Le Jonchet castle into his masterpiece

In the bedrooms of his 16th-century French castle, Le Jonchet, fashion icon Hubert de Givenchy eschewed elaborate fabrics.

Ingrid Larson·June 8, 2026
A sunlit, elegant room displaying a curated selection of personal items, hinting at a life of style and creativity.
Hearth & Home

Diane Keaton's Personal Collection to Be Auctioned in 2026

An original script for the film 'Annie Hall', for which Diane Keaton won an Academy Award, is expected to fetch up to $4,000 in a Bonhams auction, according to Wallpaper* .

Ingrid Larson·June 7, 2026
Interior view of Carson Kressley's New York City apartment, showcasing a Kentucky Regency design with eclectic furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere.
Travel & Towns

Carson Kressley's Kentucky Regency Apartment in NYC

Despite being just under a thousand square feet, Carson Kressley's New York City apartment can comfortably host as many as 100 guests, defying typical expectations for compact urban dwellings, accordi

Nora Haddad·June 7, 2026
Interior of a spacious Michigan family home featuring bold color choices and personalized decor, bathed in natural light.
Hearth & Home

Michigan Family Unveils Vibrant, Customized Home for Five

In a sprawling 6,493-square-foot Michigan home, the main floor walls are coated in Farrow & Ball's 'Dead Salmon' paint, a bold statement that defies conventional neutral palettes.

Ingrid Larson·June 5, 2026
A luxurious maximalist interior design with bold patterns, rich textures, and eclectic decor, showcasing the latest trends for 2026.
Hearth & Home

Designers Share Secrets to Transform Spaces with Maximalism in 2026

At London's annual WOW!

Ingrid Larson·June 5, 2026
Jenny Marrs' sunroom featuring a dark antique Italian armoire as the central focal point against bright white walls and brick floors.
Hearth & Home

Jenny Marrs Reveals Her Favorite Sunroom Space

In a surprising twist, Jenny Marrs' newly revealed favorite room features a dark wood antique Italian armoire, prominently placed in her sun-drenched sunroom.

Ingrid Larson·June 5, 2026
A cluttered vintage room with dusty furniture and floral patterns, representing the oversaturated 'granny chic' decor trend.
Hearth & Home

Designers urge ditching granny chic decor trends

Once a symbol of unique, personal style, the 'granny chic' interior design trend has become so oversaturated that designers now want you to ditch it entirely.

Ingrid Larson·June 4, 2026
A beautifully renovated Nashville dining room featuring a historic, flood-resilient dining table as the centerpiece, surrounded by eclectic chairs and bathed in warm sunlight.
Hearth & Home

Nashville home becomes heirloom-filled gathering space

A dining table that once floated through the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina now anchors a newly transformed Nashville home, telling a story of resilience and family history.

Ingrid Larson·June 2, 2026
A 1970s living room featuring an avocado green shag carpet and vintage decor, evoking a sense of nostalgic and cyclical design trends.
Homes & Havens

Generational Taste: The Cyclical Return of 'Tacky' Decor

A recent surge in searches for 'avocado green kitchen' and 'shag carpet revival' suggests that the decorating trends we once mocked are quietly staging a comeback.

Ingrid Larson·June 1, 2026