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Decor

Discover the latest trends and timeless classics in home decor and design.

A beautifully crafted, unique armchair in a warmly lit living room, symbolizing lasting style and personalized home decor.

Handmade Home Decor Preferred As Consumers Seek Lasting Style

Siena Home has captivated over 10,000 customers worldwide, with a vibrant demand for its custom handcrafted furniture stretching across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

Clara Whitmore· Jun 3· 4 min
A modern living room showcasing a large abstract fine art painting as a central design element, illustrating the seamless integration of art into home decor.

Fine art and design integration will redefine home decor by 2026.

Forget the fear of commitment when hanging art: small nails are your best friend, easily patched with spackling paste when it's time for a change.

Clara Whitmore· May 19· 4 min
A vast landfill choked with discarded fast furniture, illustrating the significant environmental and ethical challenges posed by the industry.

Fast furniture's ethical implications will cost you more than money in 2026.

Fast furniture, often made from plastics and chipboard, is designed to be discarded, with its ingredients generally unable to be recycled or break down in landfills.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 28· 4 min
The 'Edward Fur-Long' bench, a striking Icelandic sheepskin furniture piece with ebony horns and bronze feet, showcased in a modern interior.

Hairy Furniture Is The Bold New Statement In Interior Design

The 'Edward Fur-Long' bench, a striking creation of Icelandic sheepskin with carved ebony horns and cast-bronze feet, introduces a distinct aesthetic to interior design in 2026.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 25· 4 min

Designers Discover Unique Antique Market Finds for Home Decor

Interior designer Meeshie Fahmy estimates that about 90% of the furnishings and accessories in her Inglewood barn-style home are thrifted, antiques, or found items, according to the Los Angeles...

Layla Quinn· Apr 25· 3 min
An artistically crafted meditation chair woven from human hair, presented as a high-concept art piece in a dimly lit studio.

Human Hair Furniture is the Divisive Decor Trend You Need to See

A 23-year-old artist from Bromsgrove spent two months collecting human hair from barbers and friends – including one man's back – to weave a meditation chair that cost nearly £2,000 to make.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 25· 3 min
A vibrant and richly decorated maximalist living room with velvet furniture, lush plants, and intricate patterned wallpaper.

Maximalist decor is reclaiming homes, leaving sterile minimalism behind.

After years of decluttering and neutral palettes, homes are now bursting with velvet fabrics, secret garden motifs, and patterns inspired by Gothic novels.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 20· 4 min
Modern living room with evenly spaced recessed lighting on an 8-foot ceiling, demonstrating optimal fixture placement for uniform illumination.

How to Choose Recessed Lighting Fixture Placement and Bulb Types

For an 8-foot ceiling, getting recessed lighting right means placing fixtures exactly 4 feet apart, a detail often missed that can make or break a room's illumination.

Clara Whitmore· Jun 28· 4 min
A cozy Craftsman-style living room with natural wood accents, a stone fireplace, and warm sunlight creating an inviting atmosphere.

The Enduring Appeal of Authentic Styles in Modern Homes

Despite the allure of ultra-modern, sleek interiors, a growing number of homeowners are finding solace in styles like Craftsman, which are synonymous with “cozy, homey and unpretentious,” according to

Clara Whitmore· Jun 22· 3 min
A cozy living room decorated in the grandmacore style, featuring vintage furniture, knitted throws, and personal mementos, bathed in warm light.

How to Create a Cozy Grandmacore Decor Guide for Modern Spaces

As people increasingly crave comfort and a sense of story in their homes, the grandmacore aesthetic is surging, offering a direct counterpoint to stark modernism.

Clara Whitmore· Jun 16· 3 min
A bright, modern classroom with abundant natural light, indoor plants, and a living green wall, fostering a calm and productive learning environment.

What are Biophilic Design Principles and Why Do They Matter?

In Washington State, schools that embraced biophilic design principles saw student test scores rise by an estimated 5% and absenteeism drop by 15%, according to Architectural Digest .

Clara Whitmore· Jun 4· 4 min
A vibrant, emerald green powder-coated metal armchair as a statement piece in a modern, sunlit living room.

How to Choose Colorful Metal Furniture for Your Home

A recent survey found that 68% of interior designers are incorporating at least one piece of colorful metal furniture into their projects this year, a notable increase from 35% just five years ago, ac

Clara Whitmore· May 29· 4 min
A glamorous Art Deco living room with geometric patterns, jewel tones, and metallic accents, bathed in sunlight.

What is Art Deco Interior Design and Why Is It Back?

Despite being a century-old style, leading designers predict a significant Art Deco revival is imminent, poised to sweep through homes by 2026.

Clara Whitmore· May 6· 4 min
A bright, plant-filled classroom with large windows showing a forest view, promoting student well-being and academic focus.

What are biophilic design elements for well-being?

Average test score gains over the course of the school year were more than three times higher after the introduction of biophilic design in classrooms.

Clara Whitmore· May 3· 4 min
A beautifully designed living room with blue walls, showcasing the calming effect of color theory in interior design.

What Are Color Theory Principles for Interior Design Moods?

In a study, students overwhelmingly preferred blue interiors over all other colors, including green, violet, orange, yellow, and red.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 29· 4 min
A cozy living room corner showcasing layered textures: a leather chair with a knit throw and velvet cushion, creating depth and warmth.

How Layering Textures Adds Depth and Warmth to Your Home Decor

A room can feel instantly 'lived-in' and intentionally designed, not through expensive renovations, but by simply combining a smooth leather chair with a chunky knit throw and a velvet cushion.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 26· 4 min
Elegant Art Deco living room featuring geometric patterns, luxurious materials like gold and velvet, and dramatic lighting, showcasing the era's sophisticated style.

What Are Art Deco Design Principles and Their Home Decor Influence?

In 1925 Paris, the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts strictly forbade any imitation of old styles, demanding a radical new aesthetic.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 16· 4 min
A sophisticated living room featuring a single, impactful piece of art strategically placed above a fireplace as a focal point.

How to Curate Your Art Collection for Home Aesthetic

It's not the number of artworks, but the strategic placement of just one significant piece—above a fireplace or a carefully chosen sofa—that instantly transforms a room from chaotic to curated.

Clara Whitmore· Apr 15· 3 min

2026 Home Design Shifts: Timelessness Over Fleeting Trends

Once ubiquitous, chevron-patterned upholstery, jewel-toned velvet sofas, and even Buddha-accented furniture are now explicitly labeled as 'outdated or problematic' by leading interior designers.

Clara Whitmore· Jun 25· 4 min