The Best Old School Decor Ideas Designers Still Love

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Checkerboard floors John Keeble//Getty Images Nicole Roby of Nicole Roby Designs is excited to report that checkerboard floors are in! “They add something timeless to any interior,” he explains. “The modern trend is to use shades of blue or taupe instead of the classic black. Using very large tiles can add a modern touch.” Wainscoting … Read more

10 Home Culture Makers They Say They’ll Watch By The End Of 2026

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1 Scalloped Pieces Maryna Terletska//Getty Images While the loose style is “coming to market with a bang,” Hobson says, mirrors, tables, vanities, chairs and lighting fixtures with these details will be out in the open by the end of this year. “Even though I love the look of women,” she says, “when something floods the … Read more

Interior Designers Reveal 6 Surprising Things That Make Your Home Look Vintage

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4 minutes read Some things are timeless. A little black dress. A recipe for a delicious juicy roast chicken. Beautiful jewelry. On the other hand, there are many methods that come and go. The same is true about home design. Unlike these 11 types of antiques that will gain value over timecertain design elements can … Read more

How to make your fireplace the centerpiece of your entire home, according to designers

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1 Get Inspo from the places around you Carmel Brantley In this Florida home by designer Janie Molster, a tabby fireplace is covered in crushed seashells. For a beach house like this, it adds determination and a sense of belonging to cover this central feature with natural materials. HOME EXPECTATION 2 Wash it with lime … Read more

Why Designers Love the Nostalgia Decor Style

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3 minutes read Your home design should feel like you. That’s the idea behind it nostalgia decor trendwhich encourages people to incorporate pieces of their past into their homes. Think of a handmade quilt from your grandmother, old pictures you bought while exploring another country, or beautiful vintage plates your best friend gave you for … Read more

Local Custom Designers Want You to Visit in the New Year

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1 All White Kitchens Joe Hendrickson//Getty Images “All-white kitchens are on the way out by 2026. Design is moving toward layered, airy spaces that embrace depth and warmth — think deep greens, inky blues, and soft taupes.” – Corinne Ekle, C2 Designer 2 Scallop headboards Deekens//Getty Images “Scallop-top beds will start to feel out of … Read more

These Are the Most Popular Interior Trends of 2026, According to Designers

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Gustavian Luke White The 1770s to early 1800s encompassed Sweden’s Gustavian period. Named for two kings of the period, this style of interior design is a more formal version of Rococo. Curved silhouettes were straightened, and intricate millwork was displayed on doors, columns and furniture. Pastel hues reflected this era of design, as did small, … Read more

5 Home Decor Trends in 2026, According to Top Designers

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4 minutes read ELLE Decor has covered many trends this year. From the rise of “cluttercore” (which may be better than you think) to the revival of Art Deco in time for its 100th anniversary, 2025 was full of ideas about what was in style when it came to interior design. But by their very … Read more

These 12 interior design trends will be everywhere in 2026

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We receive a commission on products purchased through other links in this article. 1 Collections Alison Coldridge Designer Alison Coldridge’s individual collections present a classic style. Plates taken from vacations, colored glass bottles, shells, stacks of old magazines or simply unattractive refrigerator lights have unique properties that decor cannot replicate. Grouping them together instead of … Read more