Designers Report Widespread Regret Over Open-Concept Floor Plans

Open-Concept Floor Plans

Many homeowners embarking on renovation or construction projects often overlook a key element, leading to a surprisingly common design choice regret. According to leading interior designers, this mistake is tied to a specific type of lighting, highlighting a significant disconnect between aesthetic appeal and functional use in residential spaces.

A Look at Every 2026 Color of the Year We Know So Far

2026 Color of the Year

As major design and paint firms begin to reveal their selections, the 2026 Color of the Year conversation is underway. Behr Paint’s “Hidden Gem” and WGSN’s “Transformative Teal” signal an industry-wide trend toward tranquil, nature-inspired shades that reflect a global desire for stability.

Valspar Names “Warm Eucalyptus” as 2026 Color of the Year, Highlighting a Collective Desire for Calm

Warm Eucalyptus

Valspar has announced its 2026 Color of the Year is Warm Eucalyptus, a serene, nature-inspired green. The calming shade was chosen in response to a growing global trend toward mindful living and creating restorative spaces that promote comfort and well-being.

Sherwin-Williams Names ‘Horizon Blue’ as 2026 Color of the Year, Signaling a Shift to Stability

Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams has announced the most popular paint colors of 2026, naming ‘Horizon Blue’ as its Color of the Year. The forecast signals a global interior design trend shift towards stability, calm, and colors inspired by the natural world.

This Unexpected DIY Transforms Faux Produce into Gorgeous Table Décor

DIY Transforms Faux

The rising DIY Transforms Faux trend is an accessible DIY approach transforming plastic fruits and vegetables into sophisticated home decor. This technique uses simple materials like texture paste and paint to create unique, sculptural pieces, reflecting a broader shift toward personalized, sustainable, and high-end design.

Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year is ‘Sanctuary,’ A Gray Beige Hue Designed for a Post-Pandemic World

Behr's 2026 Color of the Year

Behr Paint Company has named ‘Sanctuary,’ a soft gray-beige neutral, as its Behr 2026 Color of the Year. The selection reflects a growing consumer demand for calming, versatile home environments and a shift in interior design trends toward enduring tranquility.

The Functional Fountain: 7 Outdoor Plumbing Ideas Redefining Garden Aesthetics

Outdoor Plumbing Ideas

A new trend in landscape design is transforming functional fixtures into works of art. These chic outdoor plumbing ideas—from sculptural rain chains to minimalist stone spigots—merge utility with aesthetics, creating sophisticated garden art and redefining modern outdoor living spaces.