Spring is in the air, and along with the lightheartedness of the season comes one of my favorite design trends: pastels! Challenging more conventional components of design, pastels are showing up everywhere from cabinetry, to backsplashes, to accents and beyond. With fresh shades of pink, green and aqua blue, these colors soften a kitchen aesthetic […]
Just in time for spring, earth-tone shades, stonework and floral components are taking center stage in kitchen designs. While cool neutrals and all-white aesthetics have long remained top trends, this year, natural shades and elements are set to define design. From countertops to cabinetry and everywhere in between, here are some of my favorite ways […]
Marble has long been a trend that has dominated in the kitchen – from flooring, to islands, to backsplashes. From sleek and shiny, to speckled and earthy, this must-have material continues to re-invent itself and stand out in a massive way. With the addition of striking stainless steel Thermador appliances, you can perfectly complement marble […]
Oh what a year it has been! With the New Year almost here, I am reflecting on the top trending kitchen designs and ideas this year brought us. As open floorplan layouts are increasingly prevalent, I have loved how the look and feel of the kitchen continues to spill over into other areas of the […]
In the world of interior design, trends come and go—but in the kitchen, they stick around a bit longer. There are some great new kitchen trends that look like they’re here to stay, and I’ve highlighted 7 of my favorites below: 1. Manufactured Quartz, Glass, and Porcelain Counters These new surfaces, like the Dekton Halo […]
Shaun Smith is one of the many talented designers that worked on the Traditional Home New Orleans Showhouse earlier this year, and we had to chance to reconnect with him to talk about first meetings with clients, interior design, popular kitchen design trends, the impact of social media on the industry and more. Read on […]
Tobi Fairley is a Thermador brand partner. Kitchen design is a real art – it’s the one room of the home where functionality is just as critical, if not more so, than the design of the room! It can be a tough job even for interior designers and renovators who have worked on hundreds of […]
