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Not All Bathrooms Are Equal: Designing Guest Baths vs. Secondary Baths
Although guest baths and secondary baths seem interchangeable, they serve different purposes and should be designed with form and function first. Let's take a closer look to both types of bathrooms! What Is a Guest Bathroom? A guest bath is typically designed for visitors and occasional use. Design Focus: Visual impact and first impressions Elevated finishes and materials Clean, uncluttered styling Common Features: Statement mirrors or lighting Wallpaper, decorative tile, or accent paint Minimal storage needs Often smaller in size (sometimes a powder bath) Design Tip: Guest baths are the perfect place to be bold, consequentially this is where...
Top Interior Design Trends for 2026 – PART 2
Continuing on our top interior design trends for 2026, here is Part 2! Let us know what you think. Did we miss anything you're seeing or would like to see? STATEMENT LIGHTING AND SCULPTURAL DETAILS Lighting is no longer purely functional– it’s architectural. Sculptural pendants, oversized fixtures and layered lighting serve as visual anchors. Decorative metalwork, fringes, and tactile materials add artistic detail. Use a dramatic fixture in an unexpected place and play with varied heights. [caption id="attachment_21623" align="aligncenter" width="1107"] See more details for this project HERE![/caption] [caption id="attachment_21541" align="aligncenter" width="1145"] See more details for this project HERE![/caption] PAINTERLY,...
Top Interior Design Trends for 2026 – PART 1
Building on the design movements of 2025, certain trends are evolving while others remain. With that being said, here are interior design trends we expect to define 2026. Warmer lighting Homes are becoming warmer, softer, and more atmospheric, especially with lighting choices. Warm & comfortable versus cold & stark Soft ambient lighting takes precedence over bright, overhead illumination. Shaded table lamps, floor lamps, sconces, and subtle uplighting are layered to create mood and more interest. [caption id="attachment_20824" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] See more details from this project HERE![/caption] Natural Materials & Textures Natural materials like wood, Capiz shell, linen, and woven textures...