In this living room, designer Pilchik created three functional areas: a central seating space, a writing desk, and a game table. The room features luxurious moss-green velvet sofas, fabrics from Fermoie and Soane.
Hand-painted murals are becoming a popular alternative to wallpaper and plaster finishes. Leah Alexander highlights this trend with a playful and chic living room featuring a mural by Jasmine Nicole Williams in Atlanta.
Alexis Pew of Kaminski + Pew suggests introducing color with warm, textural spaces using natural materials and earthy palettes. Moving away from bright whites and grays, she recommends creams, browns.
Noz Nozawa designed a living room filled with shapes, curves, and detailed craftsmanship, ensuring each angle offers something to appreciate. She notes an increased interest in finer details, particularly in tabletop design.
Designer Hilary Matt predicts a shift towards strategic floor plans with less clutter and unnecessary objects. She advocates for intentional spacing and furniture placement to create a more streamlined and functional room layout.
Bold sconce choices, innovative blown glass techniques, jewel-like fixtures, and organic shapes are expected to dominate lighting trends. Alexander's favorites include John Pomp, Eny Lee, and The Future Perfect.
Tara McCauley observes a shift from colorless aesthetics aimed at resale value to designs that prioritize personal happiness. She notes a rise in the use of color, texture, and layers, reflecting a demand for more vibrant and expressive home interiors.