At Milan Design Week, the annual international design fair, color and style forecaster Judith Van Vliet found a shift toward interiors that soothe and restore, with hazy transparency, gentler color pairings, and tactile textures creating a refuge from the world.
Textile designer and trendspotter Saana Baker traveled to the world’s leading design fairs to suss out what’s shaping interiors for 2027. Her takeaways: goodbye bland, hello decorative excess, unruly botanicals, custom-looking textiles, and patterns packed with history and meaning.
For these designers, putting some pow in a powder room starts with wallpaper. They reveal how loud-and-proud patterns, from showstopping florals to psychedelics and geometrics to cheeky animals—including King Kong!—can bring some wowza personality to even the tiniest spaces.
Part nightlife, part neighborhood festival, night markets turn Pittsburgh’s streets into alfresco parties after dark. Here’s where to shop local, catch live music, grab a bite, and hang out on crisp fall evenings.
These home building and remodeling resources connect homeowners with trusted local professionals who can help create beautiful, functional spaces that match their needs and lifestyle.