LA Design Week Ends

Los Angeles hosts LA Design Week/end across neighborhoods for creative showcases.

Wood and Skirts Trend

Designers love warm wood walls and skirts under sinks for a frilly, elemental feel.

“I love all the warm wood I’m seeing in interiors, wood-clad walls and ceilings, in particular, that harken to Blunk House . And skirts everywhere: around beds, under sinks.”

Laminate Kitchens

Laminate creates simple, single-color moments for kitchens and bathrooms.

“I love the simplicity of the product and the way it creates this almost surreal single-color moment.”

Red Color Moment

Red is having a moment with oxblood and maroon tones in design.

“Red is finally having a moment. We’ve seen a lot of oxblood and maroon, but now I’m thrilled to see red in its own right.”

East Asian Design

East Asian design elements like silk screens and Korean fabrics are gaining traction.

“I’m starting to see a surge of Eastern traditions across design, Japanese silk screens, sheer Korean fabrics, and the pearl inlays found throughout the Philippines and South Pacific craft traditions.”

Ceramics in Home

Ceramics are expanding into furniture, lighting, and everyday objects.

“We’re seeing artists push ceramics beyond the traditional vessel into furniture, lighting, sculpture, and everyday objects.”

Art Nouveau Explosion

Art Nouveau accessories will explode in homes that aren’t Art Nouveau.

“I think we are going to see an explosion of Art Nouveau accessories dotting homes that are otherwise not Art Nouveau.”

Hybrid Aesthetics

Hybrid aesthetics blend historic and contemporary styles into new forms.

“What we’re calling 'hybrid aesthetics' is neither historic nor contemporary, but something in between that makes people wonder what they’re looking at.”

Painted Floors

Brick or oxblood painted floors add warmth and joy to homes.

“Painted floors, especially a brick or oxblood color. When I opened my own studio this past year, the first thing I did was paint the floor a rich brick red.”

Cerused Wood Colors

Cerused wood shows grain in unexpected, saturated colors.

“Cerused wood, especially when the finish gets pushed beyond the traditional white-on-oak treatment. I love seeing the grain picked out in unexpected, saturated colors like deep burgundy, cobalt, chartreuse, lavender, or rich chocolate.”

Reused Materials

Reused materials and objects gain value through wear and history.

“I’m interested in using things that already exist and changing their context. I collect vintage furniture and old ephemera, and lately I’ve been thinking more about reused materials and objects that can take some wear.”

Adaptable Furniture

Folding furniture and modular pieces offer flexibility in home spaces.

“Adaptability is going to become increasingly important: folding furniture, modular pieces, things that can be stowed away or serve more than one purpose.”

2027 Design Trends

2027 trends include vintage objects, wood textures, and playful colors for homes.

“The forecast: less perfection, more personality.”