Volume 43: February
MARKET NOTES
FROM LAS VEGAS WITH LOVE
Recently, I was in Las Vegas at World Market to see what’s new in accessories and furnishings. Traveling to design shows, markets, and exhibits is an essential part of my work as an interior designer. These trips are layered with inspiration, from new furnishings and thoughtful product launches to materials that really need to be experienced in person. I want to see, touch, and understand as much as possible before specifying anything for my clients.
The furnishings market doesn’t make dramatic pivots overnight. Style shifts take time, and that steady design path was very much on display. This is exactly why we don’t design around trends. Discovering what’s new is always exciting, but the conversations along the way are just as meaningful. Meeting the makers, the doers, and connecting with fellow designers offers real insight into where design is heading. Attending market is a luxury, and one I value deeply.
It’s been a couple of years now that we’ve been seeing soft, curvy furnishings, from rounded sofas and tables to bed frames. We’re clearly still craving an extra-soft landing in our homes. Finishes are showing up in darker tones, with more traditional detailing layered alongside these softer shapes.
Bouclé hasn’t left the building, but we’ll start to see chenille making its way back into homes. I’m a fan of both, so my advice is always to go with what feels good to you. I was working at the Pacific Design Center when the chenille wave first hit and it carried on through the early 2000s.
My Adidas made their way into the shoe rotation, because market is absolutely no place for uncomfortable shoes.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU HOME
My insights from market help directly inform how I design livable, lasting spaces. While maintaining a continued focus on craftsmanship and quality, I found manufacturers thoughtfully repositioning where and how pieces are made. I’m seeing beautifully finished lacquer and wood pieces coming from Vietnam, where strong craft traditions and current tariff considerations are shaping sourcing decisions.
LOOKING TO THE PAST
Soft pastels reminiscent of the 1950s are making a comeback. Think soft pink, lavender, mint green, and buttercream yellow. These colors can work beautifully in bathrooms and beyond when paired with the right elements and finishes. We were recently featured in Good Housekeeping to talk about this resurgence in these calming colors without being too precious or fussy.
HOT OFF THE PRESSES
It was announced today that we won Best of Houzz 2026 for Design!
Our winning design, All in the Details, is a blue vintage-inspired hall bathroom remodel that brings elegance (and extra storage) to fit into our client's 1920s traditional home.
I’d love to know what resonates for you from these subtle shifts in design. Do these design motifs feel familiar? What’s one new piece you’re eager to live with now?
Please check out more of our work in our portfolio, follow us on Instagram, or get in touch to start your own transformation. Thanks for following along!
