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Craving Some Color? These 5 Hues Are *It* for 2025

Color is kind of my “thing.” If you’re a reader who recognizes bylines, you may already know that by now. Hi, my name is Arlyn, and having someone ask me what my favorite color is is like asking if I’d rather live without cheese or chocolate. It’s just not a possible scenario. And today, I get the privilege of downloading my thoughts about all the colors in the limelight right now and for the foreseeable future. Welcome to our 2025 Color Trends post. 

Last week, the team shared their thoughts on the 2025 Pinterest Palette, which is built from increases in searches and interactions on the photo-driven inspiration platform. Some of those colors are in here (spoiler alert: butter yellow is the color right now), while others are not (Aura Indigo—a lilac for anyone who would rightfully think it’s a deep blue—is not). While I do think purples are trending and have been for a bit, I didn’t think it was big enough to showcase here. 

Earlier this year, I dove into three colors I thought were entering the mainstream, and some of them are still going strong with no signs of stopping. There was this post on orange. This one covering primary colors. And this one about brown. Spoiler number 2: I was right about brown (and red, but…duh). 

So, let’s dive deep into the top five prevailing colors likely to make their way into your homes in one form or another. 

Chocolate & Truffle Browns

Of the five shades we will discuss today, brown (and the color that follows) is undeniable. Everyone knows it. I’d be remiss to be a contrarian and not include it. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was a bit taken by surprise with this one those months back when it started to become obvious. Brown?? You mean, that color I poo-pooed (pun intended) since we all gratefully moved out of the Tuscan-everything era into the not-really-any-better gray era? Brown is so…brown. Heavy, sparkless, and not that exciting. BUT WAIT, brown has had a strange glow-up, where suddenly it was the key color in a quiet luxury palette. Creams, warm whites, taupes, rich brown. It unexpectedly felt luxurious, sensual, and powerful. It must have gotten the same PR agent as cottage cheese, cauliflower, and kale did. Brown is back, baby, so much so that the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025 is Mocha Mousse, an elegant tan brown with pink undertones. Darker, more pigmented chocolate browns with red undertones were also BIG. I mean…who would have thunk it? 

 

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This living room by Ome Dezin shows how much a design-forward brown sofa can really ground a grand ceiling height. I think brown seating can be tricky to get right to not look instantly dated and like something you’d normally stash away in a basement, but a velvet material is a near fail-safe to get it right. It makes the brown come to life by reflecting light in varying intensities, as velvet does. 

 

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Designed by Christiane Lemieux, this is an example of that beautiful velvet giving the brown so much depth, lightness, and texture on a large piece like a sofa. 

 

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I have been seeing SO much brown tile in bathrooms lately, like in this space by Lala Reimagined. Similar to a sofa, I think the key is to find something with a complex texture, like these hand-glazed Zellige tiles. I love to see this mixed with rich non-lacquered, polished brass and some putty-like gray color on the walls and floors. 

 

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See!? The bathroom tile is where it’s at, clearly. Hudson + Bloum Design went with more of a flat, glossy tile, which comes off more modern but still grounded. 

 

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Chocolate has many degrees of depth, and this pantry by Bungalowe falls more into the category of milk chocolate. Maybe even lighter. This is what I’d call more of a truffle brown, and think the subtle red undertone is complementary to a lot of different colors. It works great with reds, greens and purples, but also plays fair with high-contrast black and white. 

 

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Case in point, by Blanc Marine Intérieurs. This is certainly a bit darker than that previous pantry but still in the same truffle family. It’s so beautiful with dark charcoal grays and a variety of lighter wood tones.  

 

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For anyone who can’t do brown in large doses, it really can be such a lovely touch in a compact package, like the lamp here in a shot from Lulu & Georgia.

All The Reds

Like brown, red is an undeniable force in color trends this year. It all started with the explosion of the Unexpected Red Theory, and while the chatter of that specific phenomenon has died down, using red (any shade, really) is very much alive. I mention any shade because it’s not just primary red that I’m seeing. It’s deep burgundies, cool cherries, warm bricks, and lots of pinks, which frankly could have been its own category in this post, but five felt like a more auspicious number than six so I dropped it from the lineup. I’m talking fuchsias, mulberries, raspberries, etc. Let’s take a look. 

 

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Popping in a hue of red into a mostly neutral space is such a power move, and always works to bring in intrigue and tension without feeling overly colorful, like Neptune Home did here. If you’re opting to paint something like millwork, doors or a furniture piece, going with a matte finish will keep the red more subdued. 

 

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It’s funny how comfortable people are with painting the exterior of their front door red, but then choosing white for the interior. We’re only seeing the exterior here in a home by Bespoke Only but based on the trimwork inside being red, I’m going to take a not-so-wild guess that it’s also red inside. And it’s so special!

 

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Need a color for a vintage casegood find that could use some new life? Claire Champion went with this bright red and doesn’t regret it for a second. It’ll completely transform whatever room it’s placed in. 

 

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Don’t forget that red can be a design cameo, not having to take over a whole wall, cabinet or furniture piece. Sometimes, just some hardware, for instance (thanks for the idea Zoe Feldman Design), is all it takes to zip some energy into a room.

 

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Ryan Lawson pairs a garnet velvet bed with rich brown bedding, which is a color combination I wouldn’t traditionally go for but works as a way of bringing life to the brown, but toning down the red. 

 

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Not into brown and red? Maybe try pink and red, like Summer Thornton Design. The red here is more of a brown-tinged cinnamon, so it feels less like intense color blocking against the rosey wallpaper and more like two sisters mingling. 

 

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A daring ruby velvet TOGO sofa in the home of Coleman Domingo makes the wood paneling on the wall feel both retro but fresh when paired with the electric blue artwork above it. A play on primaries with just a shift in hue can be a bit less playful (in a good way). 

 

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While I love a jazzy punch of primary red, I think I love a slathering of deep burgundy more. Especially on cabinetry like Sarah Sherman Samuel did above. This is almost plum or purple in the right light, and I’m not mad at it one bit. 

 

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Lisa Staton Interior Design kept the burgundy kitchen from feeling over the top by keeping the bosom of the space a creamy tone. That shade of red practically begs to be paired with warm neutrals and a dose of black and gold. 

Sky Blue

Okay, we’ve entered the less obvious area of this year’s trending colors. While blue is essentially neutral at this point, never going out of style in any capacity, it’s been used so thoroughly in a chalky, grayish shade for the better part of a decade. While that Swedish or French variation is gorgeous, I’m putting my money on a brighter, clearer sky blue. 

 

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Something like the color a NABER DESIGN used in this kitchen reno is just so happy without feeling juvenile. It doesn’t have the cloudiness of muddy blues but still feels easy on the eyes. Marrying it with serious wood tones (think oak and walnut) keeps it squarely adult. 

 

 

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Here’s another example of sky blue with grounding wood tons, by Yond Interiors.

 

 

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I have always loved the combo of sky blue and bright or brick red, so I love to see this sweet room from Sarah Peake. It’s a kids’ room, sure, but feel free to add my name to the sign-up list if one were to ever pop up.

 

 

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There were a handful of comments from my bathroom trends post that everything was too dark, too moody, not light enough. Well, STUDIO DUGGAN is here to show us that a sky-blue tile is an express ticket to a gorgeous shower stall without all the drama. 

 

 

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Unsurprisingly, sky blue works wonders in a colordrenching application. This one is maybe a bit more on the chalky side but still feels bright enough to be appropriate in this category. (This one is by NINA CARBONE inc.)

 

 

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A pretty formal room by Lisa Henderson shows that a peppering of sky blue in some small accessories is a great palette completer (the door shade is a bit more serious, so I’m not counting it). If you feel like your room is missing one more layer of color, give it a try.

 

 

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Take a cue from ROMANO and use sky blue as a complement to anything orange-toned in your space. Here, the beams are actually orange, but the same applies if you have woods with orange undertones, too. 

 

 

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Kate McElhiney, I’m obsessed with this photo of a room you designed. That sky blue banquette is like a cool breeze cutting through a warm humid day. Crisp, cool and welcoming.

Buttery Yellow

Have you ever had a situation where you had someone in your life who went from friend zone to lover kind of out of the blue? Like, they were always there, always around flying under the radar but then BOOM, you noticed your feelings for them and then it was like your life flashes before your eyes and it was them all along?!? No? Not you? Well, I’m about to change that, because that is how butter yellow has been. It was a bit of a sneak attack but yes, butter yellow is touching everything right now, and in the homes, it’s especially fond of the kitchen. So much so that I dare declare that yellow is the new blue or green cabinet.  

 

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Example #1 also happens to sport red and sky blue. Finch Studio is out here checking allll the boxes. Is this not just so sweet? Sure, the specific style isn’t for everyone, but it sure is fun to look at. 

 

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Another butter yellow kitchen but in more of an English style, by Lucy Cunningham. 

 

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The caption for this YSG Studio bathroom is “Golden wheat shades cast this bathroom in the glow of an eternal summer escape,” and I agree that it feels like the warmth of an eternal summer. So inviting. 

 

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Aaaaand yet another butter kitchen, this time by Meta Coleman. This one is more of a whipped butter, lighter and almost daring to be cream. Soft yellow as opposed to simply going with a true white or even a warmer white feels like something that might have always been there. Like a place where pies are cooled on window sills, and people call the fridge the crisper or ice box. It’s a vibe, but one I’m inclined to sign up for.  

 

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To drive the point of the yellow kitchen home, here’s a charming little spot by Uns Hobbs Interiors.

 

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Aaaand one more for good measure! Via Guild Anderson.

 

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Okay, leaving the kitchen now, Sarah Sherman Samuel strikes again in her Grand Rapids Tudor home. Depending on the light, this yellow can come off mustard or butter, and either is fine by me. I love the detail of the yellow window frame and baseboard, especially. 

 

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For the contemporary folks out there, yellow still works for you. Here, Folk Studio used it on the bench seat of the dining area, and the soft mint it’s seated next to is a happy little companion.  

 

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Yellow isn’t just alive and well in paint and accessories. Peter Pennoyer Architects used a golden-hued wallpaper that lends such a friendliness to the room. (Yellow wallpapers are also having a moment, especially any with floral block prints, FYI.)

Grass Green

Finally, number five on the list is in line with the Pinterest report I shared at the start of this post. They’re calling it “Dill Green” but to me, it’s just a grassy green. A shade with warm, yellow undertones, rather than the cool-toned greens that have dominated in previous years. Grass green is straight-shooting, drama-filled but natural. 

 

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Here it is along window frames and on the millwork/door, by Sarah Brown. To my eye, it comes off more contemporary than a softer green, with a lot of determination. 

 

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Of course a green like this is a perfect pair to red, but Kate Guinness Design avoids Christmas vibes with—would you look at that—buttery yellow and a touch of sky blue. 

 

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You could use it to great dramatic effect like in this head-to-toe green space by Bradshaw Designs or…

 

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…just a teeny tiny moment, such as a striped lamp shade in an otherwise Earth-toned palette like Reath Design did here. 

 

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Grass green works really well in small doses, too. Thea Speke brings it in via a small stool as a cheerful moment amongst the chalky green on the walls and moldings. 

 

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Same here, by Studio Bosko, who clearly has a thing for grassy green, because they used it to tremendous effect as a stain (yes, really!) on this large cabinet and shelving in a super cool, punchy home they designed:

 

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And finally, a friendly breakfast nook (by Jill Macnair Interior Design) made that much more energetic by bright green dining chairs. 

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Alright, so, we’ve reached the end of today’s post. Thoughts? Concerns? Comments? Of course, like everything else in design, color is subjective, but everything doesn’t have to be for everyone. Should these trending hues make you run to the store to buy something in the shade just to feel “now”? Heck no. But if you’re after a small moment to freshen up a vignette, or maybe your room has felt like it’s been missing something in terms of color palette for a while, there could be something here to help round things out. Or you know…you’ve been waiting for just the right inspiration for your kitchen cabinet painting project (DO IT!). May these colors spark joy, intrigue, and conversation.

Until next time…

Opening Image Credits: Design by Yond Interiors | Photo by Malissa Mabey

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My First Time Hanging A Gallery Wall With Picture Rail Rods (So Easy And Looks So Good!)

Robyn and Ryan (two of our best friends) have this gorgeous 100-year-old home (see the intro post here) that has picture molding near the crown, which gave us an opportunity to use picture rods (art rods?) for the gallery wall above the sofa. I had bought most of these pieces for their basement in their former house (one of my favorite projects ever) and this wall is kinda boring with no architectural interest. I saw these picture rods at Nickey Kehoe years ago but never had a project with picture moldings (which has a built-in ledge for this exact purpose) so this was my time. Now, you could also use clips and wire/string/fishing line to individually hang each piece of art, but we were wanting to hang a gallery wall of sorts here so we chose an easier (and really pretty) way. Using these rods would allow us to do that since you can add as many on each rod as can fit (whereas if you were to hang it on a picture clip you’d have that triangle shape of the wire/string that would overlap with the other art in the gallery, if that makes sense). I love the flexibility of these.

Art Rod How-To

The rods are sold separately and come in a variety of lengths. We bought four 5′ rods that were $26.99 each, along with eight adjustable monkey hangers that you slide onto the rod. You can cut the rods down after you determine where the art ends on the wall or buy shorter ones if you feel confident about the length.

They are extremely fun and easy – just set into the ridge in the trim, holding very confidently and you slide on each monkey hanger and move it up or down based on what you are hanging. Everything is forever adjustable with zero holes and zero commitment. You know I’m a huge fan of that:)

The hooks stay due to the leverage and weight of the art once it’s on – and again so easy to adjust up or down, add more, take off, etc. I can’t recommend these enough! Plus they are very pretty.

Watch it populate – How fun is this? And we made a reel about it over on IG if you want to see my hanging it in action.

We played around with the composition for a while – you could obviously just have one big piece (which I think would look best hanging on two rods) or four/six pieces that hang on top of each other across the wall. What you can’t do is hang anything in between the rods as by nature of them you have to “stack” the pieces. I loved this constraint and we were able to take all the pieces that we had collected before (as well as the new one we bought at Rose City Vintage Market) which anchored the collection. All in all, it was a little over $100 as we used 3 of the rods and 8 monkey hangers. Come back and see the reveal real soon and how the gallery wall looks with the rest of the design:)

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A Reader Rebuttal: Why Painting The Bookcases A Dark Blue With Light Walls Was The Right Choice

This blog post has a very happy ending – which is a very good thing as I was the one who kinda forced my best friend to invest in painting (which wasn’t cheap) and I got a lot of pushback from readers (which I don’t mind, but at times doesn’t help with the self-doubt). Well, I have news for the doubters – I’ve never felt so good about a paint color decision in my life, which could be an exaggeration or untrue as I’ve had a lot of great paint decisions, but I’m telling you when we walked in after it was painted, both Gretchen and I sucked in our breath and said: “it’s perfect, just perfect”. I think the pressure to get it perfect felt higher than usual because it wasn’t my house – this was my best friend’s living room and they had just moved in and the white was fine! It just felt boring to me, but painting it needed to be professionally done and cost $3k – aka they weren’t going to “just repaint” if we got it wrong. Also, choosing a darker color is harder and riskier, often with undertones you don’t pick up til it’s a larger portion of a room (not just a little swatch). So PHEW, here we go.

They had just moved in in these photos and brought their furniture from their old house in here – mostly starter pieces which didn’t help the blandness of the neutral color palette. This room needed a design direction (which we came up with – PNW Library Lodge), but with that came the need for color and pattern. While we debated painting the walls instead of the shelves and fireplace, I pushed hard for these as I knew that they would anchor the wall, pull you into the room as well as minimize the black firebox. Additionally, the rest of that floor, including the kitchen, has this neutral airy feeling and we didn’t want all of a sudden these two rooms to be dark and make the whole house feel off balance. I didn’t mind the dining room being dark and cozy, but the living room (also their TV room) needed to walk that line – cozy, but not dark.

The built-ins continued through the dining room with this sideboard and flanking desks. We decided not to paint any of the window moldings or trim work, hoping to make them work. For now, we’d start with the built-ins and once we started to get quotes, the sticker shock helped solidify that decision. The first quote for painting just the shelves, fireplace, and dining built-in was $4,500. The second was $3,200 – which is who they went with and still felt high, TBH. But they had to tape off the whole room, sand, prime, spray, sand, spray, sand, spray, fill hardware holes, touch up, etc. My advice was that it was still high, but honestly, we didn’t want to hire someone who didn’t know what they were doing so they bit the bullet.

How We Chose The Color

We knew that we wanted really dark but we didn’t know if it would be in the blue or green realm. We also didn’t want it to be so dark that it would read as black, nor so saturated that if the sun hit it it would look teal. It needed to have undertones that worked with the rugs, the wallpaper, and the overall color story.

We debated a lot, per usual, but felt about as confident as you can choosing Mount Etna from Sherwin-Williams. It was dark, but when the light hit it it had so much blue and green in it. It was powerful, but still a color, and not a super bright saturated color – just a moody tone. Again, I can’t say that it will look good anywhere and everywhere you put it – this room is a medium light, no direct light room that can handle this darker tone so well (but if your room gets a ton of direct natural light it could read like a really saturated dark teal). But I was so afraid that you’d walk in and it would just read as almost black, which felt too intense for them and just not what we were going for.

We looked at it with both the rug and the wallpaper, even reading as different tones in those different lights. It was a bit of a gamble, but like I said I felt about as confident about it as you possibly can. You truly don’t know what a bold paint color is going to do for a larger area when you are choosing it from a sticker or a paint deck. A good rule of thumb is that whatever it is, it’s just “more” the bigger it gets. ie. you see more of the color, it has more of an impact and this is the mistake I HAVE made a few times (my bedroom is a good example – I love the color, but with the direct sunlight it’s just a lot and the saturated colors come out and play in a really bold way – which was not my intent).

Painted Before Styling!!

There she is!!! We chose a satin finish, BTW, which is typical for durability without a ton of shine. Oh, it’s so happy but not bold. A color, for sure, but not crazy saturated – still subtle enough to work in our color palette.

The dining room is RIDICULOUS. I’m so excited to show you the reveal but for now, you can see how Mount Etna reads far bluer than black, which we are so glad about (but not so blue that it looks “BRIGHT”). It’s absolutely perfect.

Color Palette

Ok, here is our color palette to give you a better idea of the direction (which honestly I’m jealous of). So many warm tones, mixed with the ever-popular blues and greens. Again, I’m so excited to show you the reveal! Stay tuned. xx

*Photos by Kaitlin Green

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The Link Up: Em’s Suprislingly Affordable Statement Floor Lamp, Marlee’s Go-To Oil Cleanser, And An Easy But Resposible Way To Get Rid Of Your Clothing

Given that it’s our dear Arlyn’s birthday (TODAY), it only felt right to use her home as the opening photo! Happy Birthday Arlyn, we love you!! This week was also Lunar New Year! Happy New Year to all who celebrate. Then in the EHD world, it has been a pretty monumental week. We had the big shoot for the products we’ve been teasing for a minute which means we get to officially tell you soon!! Hang tight and till then here are this week’s links…

This week’s house tour is a new build that got us excited! It’s Australian design through and through with a heavy 70s vibe. It’s warm, happy, and extremely cool. Go check it out here!

From Emily: For this secret shoot we keep talking about (and can allllllmost reveal) I found this rather incredible statement floor lamp that is so reasonably priced I had to share. It’s extremely pretty in person, the shade is such a cool shape, and it’s large but doesn’t visually take over a room, only adds to it. If you’re looking for a floor lamp I highly recommend this one.

From Arlyn: A few months ago, I grabbed some mesh zipper bags off a recommendation from a content creator I follow, not really knowing that I’d end up using them for EVERYTHING. They’re perfect for anyone with smaller board games where the boxes are barely holding together anymore (plus it saves so much space without the bulk of the cardboard), holding small toys and books for parents to entertain their kids on the go, changes of clothes for said little kids, transporting wet swimsuits, all kinds of toy sets like playdough and small blocks, bigger toiletries for traveling, undies and socks for weekend trips…I mean, I’m telling you the list is endless. They’re on sale at Michael’s (you can also get huge packs on Amazon if you shop there), so grab at least three of these sets and thank me later.

Soooo this might be the most unbelievable sale yet. Rugs USA is giving our readers 45% off SITEWIDE with code EMILY45. This is bigger than Black Friday people! We of course are a bit partial to our line but we love all of the collabs! You can also check out how the rugs of the giveaway look in the winners homes here

From Marlee: A couple of years ago my mom gifted me this oil cleanser that she uses and it has become one of the only products that I consistently empty and replace. I have a few different uses for this – most often I use it for a morning refresh where I don’t feel like I need to do a full cleanse but I need to do something before I leave the house or put makeup on. It’s kind of a cleanser and kind of a moisturizer, which is perfect for my DRYYY skin in the winter. I just rub a few pumps on my face and then wipe away with a warm damp washcloth. I also love using this for my gua sha – feels so much less clogging than a normal oil. Another use that I recently discovered on TikTok (of course!) – you can literally oil-cleanse your whiteheads away. You do have to rub the area for 5 minutes straight so it requires some patience but the whiteheads literally start falling out. Bonus points for clean ingredients and an amazing scent – I love the sandalwood one too.

From Mallory: The last few years have really felt like we’re watching “battle of the athleisure brands” and I’ve happily participated in the show. While I love brands like Lululemon and Vuori, I’ve recently been dipping my toe into some more Alo workout looks and I fell in love with some of their pieces…My go-to sports bra right now is this one from Alo (I have it in Navy but would get it in a ton of other colors as well). I love the way that it fits and is so simple but flattering and the material has a lil shine to it which is very fun. Note it does run a little big – I got a medium but as a member of the itty bitty titty committee I’m normally a small so if you’re in between sizes go up. If you’re going to match the set with the pair of leggings too, these run pretty true to size (I got a small). Man, I love a matching workout set.

From Jess: A lot of us go through a beginning-of-the-year clothing purge to drop them off at a Goodwill or Salvation Army where so many of those pieces get thrown into landfills. We also have the option to find specific people to donate to or sell on a site like Poshmark but inevitably there are just some pieces that can’t fit into those categories/are a little “too used”. Well, this incredible company called Suay, that’s here in LA, will take *most* of your clothes (yes, even the stained or ripped ones) and repurpose them into clothing or textile home goods. Their site says they have “diverted over 3.7 million pounds of textiles from landfills through this manually powered recycling program”. It’s pretty incredible! So to make sure my no longer useable clothes (or the ones I know people wouldn’t want to buy), I purchased 2 of their SUAY IT FORWARD bags to ideally avoid the landfill. What’s also cool is that you can sponsor a bag for someone who may not be able to afford it (they are $20 each but a small price if you can). This has been really helpful with the overflow of unusable donations for the victims of the LA fires. And aside from the incredible work they are doing, the products they sell are extremely cool! Look these dusters or these floor cushions! These are the kind of companies we should absolutely be supporting. Go check them out<3

Also From Jess: Part of the reason I’ve been closet cleaning (and as responsible as possible), is that I’ve been going through some size changes. That also means I now need some new pieces that fit better. In an effort to get a great top for the secret shoot we keep teasing (sorry!!) I stumbled upon Favorite Daughter while I was popping into shops last weekend. I first found this shirt that’s like a chic silky pajama shirt with big cuffs that I love! It feels so good on – heavy in that high-quality way and so soft. It’s also just classic looking so I can wear it forever. The second shirt is definitely more “trend forward” but not in an over-the-top way (at least to me). It’s perfectly oversized, classic with a twist, and when I wear high-waisted pants the bottom of the zipper hits the waistband so I’m nicely covered:) Really excited about both of these finds.

From Gretchen: We’ve all been working on a HUGE shoot this week (you might have seen some sneak peeks on social) and I’ve been acting as Producer. It’s been a lot–coordinating and organizing everything, plus a ton of literal heavy lifting (hint-hint). But stepping into this role has been incredibly fulfilling. TBH, I think I found my calling! And it’s pretty fitting because my nickname amongst the EHD team is “Boots”, short for “boots on the ground” because until Marlee came along, I was the only non-LA EHD team member and my boots were indeed on the ground here with Emily. But it feels like the nickname is fitting for this new role and I have to admit I love it. Even more so because I have a tattoo of a cowboy boot (that I had inked pre-nickname) AND I have the cutest little gold boot necklace that I wear every day. A sweet friend gifted it to me, but I’m tempted to buy another so that I can string two boots together and wear my “name” proudly.

As always, thank you for reading, take care of yourselves, and see you tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Arlyn Hernandez | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Arlyn’s Moody Dining Room Reveal Is All About the Insane Power of Paint

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What I Wore This Week On Our Secret Shoot (That Are Pretty Perfect Outfits For The Winter-To-Spring Transition)

For the last 6 days, we’ve had all hands on deck shooting a new line of something we are launching this spring (I’m writing this the day after we wrapped and celebrated so my brain is sooooo wiped I can barely think). We produced this in-house (a huge shout out to Gretch who killed it!!!! It went so well!!) which meant it was a huge financial investment on my part so the goal was to get as many photos, videos, reels, etc as possible in the six days – which meant that I had to change outfits like 6 times a day to take versions with and without me, lying down, being cozy, standing up, fancy portraits, etc. I’ve been doing this for 15 years so I’m pretty comfortable getting my photo taken, but it’s still crucial that I feel good in what I’m wearing. If I don’t feel good, I bring insecure energy, which makes the entire crew suffer because it takes so much longer to get the “right shot”. I’m SOOO grateful that Kaitlin can shoot so fast and makes me feel really comfortable:) Anyway, here are some of the outfits – admittedly that are on the more casual side. But I also think that if you are looking for some good winter-to-spring recs, you’ll find some great pieces in here. The fancier outfits were designer that I rented for the portraits so you’ll see them later

Jean Blouse | T-Shirt | Gold Necklace | Skirt | Clogs

The jean shacket was a big investment and while I love it I’m hoping to exchange it for a smaller size but it’s really, really cute. The mini skirt is Madewell (via Nordstroms) and I’m wearing a small (Madewell sizing always runs big and I could have sized down but you know how they have like four xxxxxxs sizes which honestly make it confusing to know what size you are). Right now I’m solidly in between a 4 and 6 (so I guess a 5, LOL) if that helps – but I do wish I had bought an XS. It’s tweed and structured and pretty dang cute. The clogs are so comfy (for heels), I wear them all the time and even replaced them already because Buttercup ate one last year. And yes that bear shirt is rad.

Sweater | Gold Necklace | Bracelets (vintage) | Jeans | Flats

I knew that this sweater with the big black stripe would be really cute on camera in a snuggled-up shot and it was. The stripe was really graphic and popped really well on camera. I wore it with my Old Navy boyfriend jeans that are still just so cute (and I think like $24 right now).

Sweater | T-Shirt | Gold Necklace | Bracelet (vintage) | Jeans | Socks

Another cozy look – An oversized cardigan (LOVE) with fisherman vibes, over the bear shirt (from The Great, which you know I love because they do everything casual just perfectly, but are such investments) with the same Old Navy jeans.

Blouse | Jeans | Boots

Don’t hate on my drop crotch R13 jeans – I however, do hate that they are so expensive, but I’ve worn them probably 80 times since I bought them last year for my big Rugs shoot (extremely drop crotch and def not everyone’s cup of tea but I find that they make every outfit look cool and are so comfortable!!). The dark burgundy snakeskin boots make any outfit look more professional, even beat up drop crotch jeans

Sweater | Jeans | Booties

Another oversized sweater with a great graphic sleeve punch. This sweater is a bit long and wide (I bought both a medium and a small to see which would fit better and they are both really really oversized. The jeans are Madewell’s barrel jeans that I think are excellent because they aren’t crazy high-waisted like a lot of barrel jeans (with big boobs and a short torso I can’t do both high-waisted and wide-legged). Big fan of these. And those kitten-heel boots are still in the mix – I wear them all the time when I want to dress something up without wearing high heels.

Sweater | Gold Necklace | Jeans (old Levis) | Flats

The Levi’s are vintage – sorry – that I’ve had forever. I really like this sweater from Rails – cable knit with pretty white stitching. Oh, and I ended up wearing those flats a ton (both in blue and nude) last week mostly because they were easy to pop on and off for our casual snuggling shots that I had to do. Big fan.

Sweater (unavailable) | Leopard Jeans | Flats

I was HIGHLY influenced by Kaitlin to get leopard pants and boy am I glad I did. These are SO CUTE and I didn’t realize how easy they are to make a basic outfit look stylish. I think the key is not dressing this up too much or it looks RHONJ, but these pants are dope and I love them with a casual top a lot (I wore it with wooden clogs, too which gave me nice height so that the cropped length was highlighted). Oh and yes, I’m wearing hair extensions in some of these shots

Sweatshirt | Shirt | Necklace (unavailable) | Pants | Flats

I bought this new sweatshirt from The Great and god, the slouchy cut is just so perfect but I wish that size 0 was in stock because it’s so oversized (but I know I’ll still wear it so much!!). The pants are old but still available from Free People and pretty awesome.

Left: Denim Jumpsuit | Flats + Right: Camo Jumpsuit | Boots

I bought two new denim jumpsuits because my dog ate the crotch out of my old one that I loved soooo much. This one (on the left) with long sleeves is from Amo and I bought both the small and medium, unsure of what size would work, but I’m returning the small because while it technically fit the waist is too snatched and therefore uncomfortable. I really think that brands need to get the memo that these jumpsuits shouldn’t be fitted or body-conscious – the whole point is to rock a utilitarian vibe and be comfortable – we don’t need our waist to look small, we want pockets and a good drape.

we had to use a little background photoshop magic to hide what we were shooting:)

Pistola does this really well (the camo) and I bought this denim one and LOVED it even more than the camo since it’s just a bit thicker. So while I love the darker wash of the Amo a lot (and I’m keeping the medium size – which I’m wearing above), I think that this Pistola jumpsuit has a better, more casual shape that will be easier to throw on – it just hangs in a nicer way. But if you want to wear a jumpsuit to the office, perhaps the Amo one looks more professional and can be dressed up better, for sure (my goodness that was a lot of talk about jumpsuits – but I wear them a ton, and have for years, because they look good on camera and are so easy to work/style in as well so I feel like I’m a jumpsuit expert).

I promise the reveal of the shoot will be worth it (!) and hopefully, some of these outfits have given you some solid winter-to-spring outfit ideas. xx

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Our Rugs In The Wild: Come See How The Rugs USA Giveaway Winners Styled Their New Rugs!

You might remember that back in September, we did a Rugs USA giveaway in celebration of our new collection. Five lucky winners got to choose from either of our two collections to help cozy up or refresh their homes. To be helpful, and show people the possibilities, I suggested two rugs per winner but they were in no way required to go with either:) Well, today we are revealing their picks in their real spaces! This is also a pretty great week to talk about our rugs because Rugs USA is giving our readers 45% OFF the entire site with code EMILY45. We kinda can’t believe this this deal so if there was ever a time you might want to buy either one of our rugs or any other on their site, now would be a great time. Ok, onto the winners!

The “In Need Of Earthy Modern Dining Room Rug STAT”

This reader was desperately looking for a dining room rug that went with her “Earthy Modern” aesthetic. And since she also had a midcentury modern vibe to her home I suggested these two rugs:

The Annie | The Corbett

They are definitely earthy in tone, feel busy enough to not worry too much about crumbs or small messes, and are on the thinner side so are better for dining chairs.

And TA-DA! They went with The Corbett in 9×12. We love the texture it adds! She loves it and we love seeing it in this room:) Onto the next success story:)

The “In Need Of Earthy Modern Dining Room Rug STAT”

When this reader emailed in they were just really wanting an update and knew that their current rug was simply too small. I felt that choosing a rug that was a liiiiittle lighter in color was the move. But I also very much understand that light-colored rugs are not for everyone so I went with these two:

The Starke | The Southwest

Green is always a great choice when you want a color that still looks and feels neutural (well, depending on the tone of course:)) Both of these darker green rugs have a gray undertone which gives it that “neutral” vibe. These both felt happier and spoke to the little bit of green in their art.

Here’s a shot of the Starke in Hunter Green from our big shoot so that you can really texture up close. Can you guess which one they chose??

Doesn’t it look great?! The size is way better and the whole space looks so much brighter and the addition of the subtle pattern is really fun. But of course, all that matters is that they love it which they do:)

The “A No Longer Neglected Indoor Porch”

This little cute indoor porch was also in need of a rug refresh. The reader said that she never felt that this rug was right and we were more than happy to help find the perfect one!

The Robyn | The Merrick

I knew that suggesting a light rug was a slight risk because as I mentioned above, light rugs can make people nervous because of the visible mess potential. However, I knew a light rug would really brighten up the room.

And I think I was right! While I wish the photo quality was a bit better, you can see how fun the rust Merrick looks. They still get a little warmth with the rust threading but also a pattern that feels more cohesive with the room. The reader said that they are transitioning into empty nesters and making these small updates have been really fun which couldn’t make us happier:)

The “Time For The Grown-Up Rug”

For this reader, they lived with their current rug for eight years and were READY for an upgrade, especially now that their kids are a little older. I had two ideas for them. One that would probably be a risk and one that was still fun but was more in line with their current color palette.

The Elliot | The Marlowe

Can you guess which one was a “risk”? Ha. This neutral mauve could have been a punch a color to warm up the space’s color palette. They would have probably need to throw in a new blanket and some decor to bring in more warm tones for balance. I get that’s not everyone’s preference. So I also liked the idea of bring in a bold and slightly warm pattern with The Marlowe.

This reader however had her heart set on a classic Merrick which I totally understood and will also look awesome. The only problem is that it was very backordered in the size she needed (and if that happened to you too they are coming back into stock so soon!). To hold them over Rugs USA generously offered to send her another rug for the inconvience…

She chose the Southest in charcoal for her bedroom and it’s so good! It’s actually one of Em and Gretchen’s favorites because it’s so versatile and looks great with so many rooms. They just keep wanting to use it. Wanna see it in our winners home?

A beaut! It’s truly such a beautiful rug and here’s what they said about it: “Just wanted to send a note to say THANK YOU to you guys and Rugs USA, my bedroom rug arrived and it’s amazing. I love the colour so much and the quality is incredible. Pic attached – now I want to paint all the walls moody!”

We LOVE the idea of going moody with all the walls! And can’t wait to see the Merrick when it arrives:)

There was one more winner who loved their rug but due to a family emergency couldn’t get photos to us in time which we more than understood. Wishing them all the best. We want to thank everyone who entered the giveaway, anyone who has bought a rug, and to all of you in general. Getting into the product side of things has been a total dream and it’s all because of your support.

And again, if you’ve been thinking about buying a rug it’s never been a more affordable time than now. Get that 45% off sitewide with code EMILY45.

Love you and really really mean it<3

Opening Image Credits: Styled by Getteline Rene | Photo by Mark Weinberg

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Yay Or Nay Reviews: Our Honest Feelings About 5 Major Mattress Brands (Because We’ve Slept On Them:))

Purchasing a mattress is a big deal. We spend so much time sleeping (or laying) in our beds that making the not-ideal decision for our wants and needs would be SUCH a bummer. Not to mention so cumbersome because it’s not a small little thing either. We’re here today to help you make an educated decision on the mattress that’s best for you! Over the years, we’ve tried a handful of really popular mattress brands and wanted to give our real-life, tried and true opinions. Five brands, lots of thoughts. Let’s go!

Tuft & NeedleT&N Original Hybrid Mattressdesign by julie rose | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: julie’s bedroom reveal

From Julie: “Five years later and I’m still as in love with this mattress as day one. You know that feeling of getting cozy in a great hotel bed? That’s how it feels every night and it has great support while also being cushy. You will love a hurkle-durkle morning with this mattress.”

T&N Mint Hybrid Mattressphotos by kailtin green | from: charlie’s headboard hack

From Emily: “This is a ‘100% satisfactory mattress’ as in it’s a solid choice. There are a few inches of softness but still pretty firm. I also love that it doesn’t feel like it’s going to lose its shape fast because of the firmness. I just feel that it’s a great middle-of-the-road softness that can please most people and guests.”

From Jess: “Suprise! I have this mattress too and I really like it. While I love the feeling of a cloud-like mattress, my back has a different opinion. So like Em, I agree that it’s a medium softness which is ideal for me! I got to go to the Tuft & Needle store to try them all out so I was super confident about my decision. My only VERY silly and not important “complaint” is that the fabric cover does sometimes leave indents when I sleep on my side but clearly they go away fairly quickly. And actually this mattress is made for side sleepers like me:)”

LeesaOriginal Mattressdesign by gretchen raguse | styled by gretchen raguse and emily henderson | photo by kaitlin green | from:

From Gretchen: “I was in dire need of a new mattress when it came time to makeover my bedroom and thankfully I scored with this Original Mattress from Leesa. While I can sleep comfortably on virtually any surface, I will say I truly LOVE this bed. It’s on the firmer side, but because it’s made of foam, it hugs your body just right. I sink in just enough to feel like I’m being cradled without being sucked in. I’ve had it for just about a year and it’s held up incredibly well – it still looks and feels brand new!”

Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattressphotos by kailtin green

From Emily: “Honestly, I’m super jealous of this mattress. It is insanely soft and plush and is like sleeping on a cloud. The quilted topper lets you really sink in but it’s still very supportive. If I were to buy a new mattress for me and Brian now I would buy this one. A true surprise hit! So if you’re into sleeping on a cloud, this is your mattress. We have the “chill” version but haven’t noticed the cooling aspect but love it regardless.”

StaavaClassic Mattress (Firm + 14.5″ Mattress Height)photo by kailtin green | from: riverhouse primary bedroom

From Ken (Emily’s Brother): “My wife and I generally prefer a firm mattress because of our back problems and this one is perfect. So ya, it’s firm but does have a little spring. Since sleeping on this mattress, both backs feel so much better! And I know this is kinda random but the fitted sheet stays on so nice. Our last mattress was a super expensive memory foam and every night the sheet would pop off. It drove me nuts. Sleeping on this mattress is a night and day compared to that one. We are so happy with this new one.”

AvocadoAvocado Green Mattressdesign by arlyn hernandez | styling by emily bowser | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: arlyn’s bedroom reveal

From Arlyn: “I’ve had my Avocado mattress for three years and I still feel good about it specifically because it’s organic and doesn’t have so much yuck that traditional mattresses do have like fiberglass and fire retardants. In terms of comfort, it’s a pretty firm mattress and hasn’t gotten much softer over the years. That’s actually what I was looking for, but do sometimes miss the cushiness of my old memory foam mattress. It has helped my back greatly, but am considering swapping the firm mattress topper I got from them to a softer one eventually.”

CasperCasper Dream Maxdesign by mallory wackerman | styled by emily bowser | photo by veronica crawford | from: mal’s studio apartment reveal

From Mal: “I’ve had my Casper Dream Max for about a year and I LOVE it. When I laid on it in the store it was the cushiest, comfiest mattress I tried out by far – the lady at Casper told me it’s great for side sleepers (I sleep on my side, back, and front honestly but have noticed it’s much comfier to sleep on my side than other mattresses). It doesn’t have a ton of spring to it so if that’s your thing maybe skip Casper as a brand since their mattresses are more thick, cloudlike and sinkable (while still being supportive) but it does have the technology where if you’re sleeping with a partner you can’t feel their movement in the mattress as much if they get up or shift around in the night which is awesome. I really love this mattress overall and I think it’s so so comfy while still feeling very supportive. Plus, it comes in a box to your door so it’s nice not having to deal with the hassle. BTW if you’re looking between the Dream Max and the Snow Max – I personally felt the Dream Max was way softer/comfier even though they say they’re both Medium Soft (maybe it’s because the Snow Max has 2 extra layers?). Thought I would throw that out here because I genuinely love cooling elements as a hot sleeper so I thought I would like it more but turns out I’m team Dream Max!”

That’s how we all feel:) Do you all like these kinds of reviews? Let us know!!

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kailtin Green | From: Riverhouse Primary Bedroom

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Here’s What Your Bathrooms Will Look Like In 2025 & Beyond (At Least If These Stunning Trends Are Any Indication)

It’s funny writing a trend post every year on a room like the bathroom. This is, of course, a space that wears some fairly permanent and expensive decisions. In fact, it’s common for true “trends” in kitchens and bathrooms to run the length of about a decade (or more). And surely, there are some design decisions that look good for a lifetime. But you wouldn’t be here reading about home aesthetics if you weren’t an enthusiast of sorts, wondering what’s next. So while I kind of cringe at the idea of trends for the sake of newness, I do also know there is a time and place for fresh ideas. If you’re embarking on a home reno or new home journey, you’ll likely need some concepts to chew on, whether you’re after just a few special details to add to your traditional design plan, or are looking to create something completely drama-filled.

And just like Jess said in her trend observations for kitchens in the coming year(s), I also don’t take these kinds of posts lightly. We research for weeks and often months (heck, sometimes the whole year) to see what other designers and firms have dared to do. What might stick? What could be fun to dream about? What feels like an entirely new idea? What feels like a classic detail done in a crisp way?

So, without further ado, here are the seven design “trends” I’ve taken notice of that I think have some serious legs.

Moody Boutique Hotel

The whole moody vibes thing really started to take hold maybe five-ish years ago, and with the color-drenching trend that exploded in the last year, it just makes sense this would make its way into the bathroom. It’s kind of always been a thing for powder baths where people are more comfortable taking risks, but this boutique hotel slash members-club aesthetic is primed to also make its way into primary baths.

design by life of plenty home | photo by justin march

First up is this absolutely gorgeous space by Life of Plenty Home. I especially love how subtle the contrast is between the dark lime-washed (or possibly Roman clay) walls and the more cream-leaning marble-fluted sink basin and rattan mirror. This keeps the design super interesting and layered without coming off overly glam.

design & styling by a1000xbetter | photo by michael p. h. clifford

Here’s the treatment in a full bath, by our friend A1000xbetter. This one is a bit more retro in vibe, between the terrazzo floor and the wood paneling, but the feeling is the same. It feels like the kind of room you can enter at 2 am when your bladder can’t make it to the morning, and your eyes won’t be smited by brightness.

design by crystal sinclair designs | styling by mariana marcki-matos | photo by tim lenz

I’m screaming this is so good. Forgive me for being graphic, but it’s kind of like the inside of a uterus in the absolute best way (girl power!). All jokes aside, it takes a very daring person to let their designer (Crystal Sinclair Designs in this case) implement something like this and I applaud this homeowner. And while that custom red marble sink is likely the cost of a hospital bill after giving birth, you can get a similar—if not so bold—look by opting for a deep burgundy wall or tile color, adding some thin picture frame molding, and going with an antiqued mirror finish on multiple surfaces.

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A bit less glam is this powder back by Laura Brophy, achieved with a rough, possibly vintage or antique stone basin. Contemporary touches like the streamlined wall-mounted faucet, sconces, and the thin-framed mirror keep this space feeling forward-thinking rather than overly rustic.

Natural Spa Vibes

On the complete flip side of “moody boutique hotel” is the warm, natural spa aesthetic. While your mind might go to something very clean and white, this trend is far more rooted in earth tones and materials. Marble is replaced with wood, limestone, and slate. Surfaces are cohesive—meaning the same finish is seen across ceilings, walls, even vanities. It’s calm, luxe, and rich-looking while also down to earth.

design by yond interiors | styling by jen paul | photo by malissa mabey

While I was only really able to get two images approved for use, don’t let that make you think this isn’t having its moment. Because it is, and big time. In the last decade, we’ve seen a lot of colorful bathrooms, eclectic and glam spaces, charming English cottage looks, but I think this is where modern design is heading. More “quiet luxury” than in your face (but expected) spa. I especially love how Yond Interiors mixed the nearly velveting mushroom finish of the walls, ceilings, and pony wall (that houses the vanity) with a thick grouted slate and a stunning wood surround for the tub. I’m not sure how a wood like that would hold up to water over time, but I have to imagine that was thought through. (Also, you heard it here first: Slate and terra cotta floors are having a comeback…)

design by studio utkan gunerkan

Here’s a fairly different look, from Studio Utkan Gunerkan but the serenity they both serve is unmistakable. I think this is accomplished by picking just a few materials and using them all over. Here, the concrete-like material on the walls, floor, ceiling, and vanity is balanced by a pinkish clay-hued tile in the walk-in shower. That’s it. It’s simple but powerful.

Raw Edge Vanity

This is more of a detail than a full-room design move, and also kind of an offshoot of the warm natural spa look from above. I’ve been seeing so much of this lately, executed both in stone and in wood. Raw edges are particularly interesting when juxtaposed with the cold and pristine nature of a stone like marble.

design by anke design studio | styling by anna gawlik of anke design studio and justyna kuska of oni studio | photo by oni studio

I originally pulled this image to illustrate the previous trend, but then I couldn’t stop finding bathrooms with wood or stone with raw edges, like this one by Anke Design Studio. And while I’m sure this detail isn’t for everyone, it lends a one-of-a-kindness that doesn’t feel like it can be replicated. It’s uniquely yours and celebrates the beauty of stone.

architecture & design by alessandro isola | photo by thomas pagani

If you told me to close my eyes and picture a bathroom with rough-hewn and scraped wood on every surface besides the sink vanity, which was a boulder-like chiseled stone, I’d struggle to come up with something this refined in my brain. But Alessandro Isola somehow managed it expertly. This feels like a 5-star resort, as many of Isola’s spaces do, which typically feature raw-edged rock and stone elements where most tend to lean in linear, clean-cut marble and wood.

design by susannah holmberg studios | photo by malissa mabey

A bit less grand but no less beautiful. I love this bathroom by Susannah Holmberg Studios because it feels both incredibly special but somehow attainable. The live edge counter that flanks the plinth stone basin really grounds the room.

White Plumbing Fixtures

Gold and brass has had a chokehold on metal finishes for well over a decade at this point, and we’ve toyed with wondering what’s next. Chrome maybe? Polished nickel? Bronze? All of those are great options, but strangely white fixture finishes are kind of having a (niche) moment. Now, I don’t see this replacing brass in any way, but it’s a good contender if you’re after something new and modern.

styling by california casa | photo by aaron bengochea

A white faucet really plays to the youthfulness of this bathroom (this is actually a design in collaboration with Domino for surface company Concrete Collaborative). It doesn’t cut through or juxtapose anything about the checkered tile or the bobbin-esque mirror, but rather complements it perfectly.

design by lizzie green of popix designs | photo by charlotte lea

Here, by Lizzie Green of Popix Designs, the white faucet is more of a contemporary foil to the earthenware thin stacked tile on the wall. A brass fixture would have been beautiful, but this is unexpected, cheerful, and feels like an eternal spring.

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And while I know this isn’t a faucet, I couldn’t skip over including the white finish on the metal doors of this shower (the space was designed by Handelsmann + Khaw). It’s such a cool look that we don’t see often.

Interesting Trimwork

We’ve been seeing picture frame molding everywhere, but it’s taken its time to make it into the bathroom in the same way it’s applied in living spaces. In addition to that, there’s also so much fun being had with subtle tile and marble trim work. Think contrasting colors, stripes, and barely-there stone. It’s really the kind of thing that can take a fairly subtle room and take it to the next level.

design by carlos garcia interiors | photo by christopher horwood

You don’t often see so much molding in a bathroom, but I love it! Now, keep in mind that in a powder bath like this one by Carlos Garcia Interiors, there isn’t much to be concerned with in terms of moisture, but in a bathing space, you may want to consider a PVC molding to avoid any warping or deterioration over time of the wood.

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The image I’m referencing here is on the second slide (in case it doesn’t default to that for you). This is a bathroom in Le Grand Mazarin Hotel, which was designed by Martin Brudnizki. As if the peachy tile with a subtle darker peach stripe every four rows wasn’t punchy enough, they added a black and white vertical stripe prior to the bullnosing. I think almost every room can stand to have some black sprinkled in, and this is a highly effective and quirky way to do it that’ll draw the eye and make you smile every morning and night.

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Heidi Caillier Design knows just how to take a fairly serious (and seriously beautiful) room and add that je ne sais quoi to make it feel new. In this instance, it’s the thick, lacquered green trim at the baseboard and around the opening to the bathtub nook.

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Another one by A1000xbetter, I almost missed the delicate marble trim along the top line of the tile and around the threshold of the shower stall. I can’t stop looking at it and it’s such a surprising, simple detail in a room with so much else to look at.

Brown, Black & Dark Gray Natural Stone

Move over white marble because darker pigment natural stone is here to take its seat on the throne (and no, I don’t mean the toilet…or do I?). There’s such a gravitas to opting for an Emperador Marble or Nero Marquina marble over the more commonly used Carrara or Calacatta, and also feeds into the moody boutique hotel look I shared earlier.

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My jaw is on the floor here, and if ever I would allow my mouth to touch the ground, it would be on this gorgeous creamy and dreamy stone floor in a space by Montana Labelle. And look, I know that marble tub is something few could fathom for themselves, it’s great inspiration for the power of dark stone. Hard to go back to white stone after laying eyes (and jaw) on this.

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I’m fairly certain this stone is actually a red marble, but when I first earmarked it, I thought it was dark brown, so I’m letting it slide anyway. Isn’t this just so gorgeous? Thank you Style House LA for this marvel.

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For those not inclined to go so potent, darker gray marbles might just be for you. It’s stormy, modern, and plays nice with both warm and cool tones on other surfaces. I especially like it against a grey-washed wood like the one in this bathroom by Lark+Palm.

Color Drenching

Surprise, surprise…said no one. We can’t get away from color-drenching (I mean, I’m not ready to anyway), so it’s no wonder it’s sneaked into the bathroom. I love this one because it’s a fairly simple way to make a huge impact with some pretty affordable materials. Of course, like anything else, it can also read luxurious, modern and personality-filled, all depending on what you pick to get the point across.

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Another Human‘s Leah Ring is no stranger to creating spaces that make you smile while simultaneously leaving you thinking “wait, why didn’t I come up with that?” In white, the classic square tile and floating flat-fronted vanity would feel sterile, nearly clinical, but in sage and mint green, it’s just so dang pleasant.

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Color drenching doesn’t always have to feel contemporary, either. Erdem Hamza went monotone (with white for contrast) but in a way that is organic, worldly, and chic. Don’t be afraid to look at sinks and fixtures in colors other than white, and then match it to your wall paint and tile selections.

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Talk about happy! This is what I call color-drench-light. Meaning, yellow isn’t on every single surface, but it’s on just enough to get the point across. Tamsin Johnson varied a buttery yellow on the cabinets and mirrors and a darker ochre on the tile. Even the antiqued brass faucets seem to play into the color scheme.

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And finally, a mauve moment by Decus Interiors. This is similar to Leah Ring’s green bathroom in that it’s a straight-forward square tile with a painted flat-front floating vanity, but it feels very different with the swirling stone that picks up on those purple hues, and the linear color-matched cabinet handles. It’s hushed but speaks volumes.

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There you have it. Overall, there’s definitely a trend toward deeper, more personality-filled bathrooms, replacing the cold, white spaces that were the norm for decades. I hope these rooms inspire you, even if they wouldn’t be something you’d choose for yourself. Heck, may they push you to think outside the box for any room in your home, not just your bathrooms. But well, especially your bathrooms if you have the inclination to work on yours.

Until next time friends…

Opening Image Credits: Design by Montana Labelle | Photo by Patrick Biller

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If We Could Recommend One Pendant Light For Any Style It Might Be This One…Come See Why

I can’t tell you when or where I was when I first saw a Noguchi Akari light sculpture but I can tell you that I have been in love with them since that moment. Considering they were first designed in the early 1950s and are as popular as ever almost 40 years after Noguchi’s passing, that’s like saying french fries are delicious…most people feel the same way. Not exactly a news flash. But when history, art, and innovation come together that’s when someone truly special and timeless is created and should be celebrated.

Here’s a brief history of these lights – It all began during a trip through Gifu, Japan when Isamu Noguchi was commissioned to create a couple of lanterns to help revitalize the once-booming lantern industry in that town. For him, these were meant to be functional sculptures and modernized lanterns that still incorporated traditional Gifu elements – washi paper, being collapsible, etc. On the Noguchi website, it said that “He would later refer to Akari as “‘elegant people’s art.'” I really love that for us:) And I don’t know about your feeds, but not a week (or day) goes by where I don’t see an Akari light sculpture in a beautifully designed space, in a VARIETY of home styles. They work with all of them! To me, there are a ton of reasons why they are still so popular which I’ll get into throughout this post but versatility is at the core of all of them. Today we are going to be focusing on the most popular style (at least from my vantage point) and that’s the Akari globe style pendants (not the official name because each size is simply called a different number).

The Classic Two

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It’s no secret that this pendant (in both styles) has been copied more times than any of us could count. But as an owner of the one with “regularly spaced ribbing,” I can confidently say that getting the original if you can afford it, is so worth it. The washi paper is perfectly off-white and you can just see/feel the quality. The other style, which I also love, is the “random wound” spiraled ribbing. I read that he liked to alternate between the two.

How We’ve Used Them

Now I’m sure we’ve used them more than just these handful of examples but this is at least a fun way to see them used IRL!

design by jess bunge | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: makeover takeover: jess’ long awaited (small space) living room reveal

This was my beloved first studio apartment and an Akari pendant was at the top of my list for the living room. I will never stop saying that it gives off the prettiest, softest light and my only slight regret is not getting a bigger size (couldn’t justify the extra $$). This size is of course great, but I do love an oversized look which I’ll get more into later. This one though is currently in my bedroom awaiting its reentry onto the internet and yes, it looks perfect in that room too!

design by melanie burstin | photos by tessa neustadt | left from: mel’s living room reveal | right from: house tour: mel’s new place makes us want to declutter immediately

If you don’t know Mel, she’s an EHD alum who worked as a designer with us years ago. She’s our neutral minimalist queen who has a deep love and appreciation for Japanese design. So naturally her Akari pendant has traveled with her to all of her homes.

design by melanie burstin | photo by tessa neustadt | from: mel’s moto reveal

For non-design enthusiasts, I’m sure this more minimalist home style would be where most people would place these lights. The styles, colors, and aesthetics are very aligned…however…

photo by kaitlin green | from: our primary bedroom reveal! she’s blue (shocking), calm, and ready for a full show and tell

Emily also used a Noguchi-style light in her primary bedroom which is a VERY different style from Mel’s and it’s a total dream. It’s large enough to not get visually lost, it’s light enough to still make the ceilings feel tall, it talks to the light color of the rug, it adds another material and pattern, and is a fun shape! All in all, it’s perfect in here too.

Goes With Every Style

I thought it would be fun to look at more examples of how this pendant is the true design shape-shifter. It goes with everything while also making its own statement. It’s pretty cool to see it transform with each style. Come see…

Modern Organic

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Since most people associate these pendants with neutral color palettes, I thought I’d show you that but in a much more modern/contemporary way…well, a Sarah Sherman Samuel way:) This home is very “organic postmodern” so the contrast of the soft and textured light makes the whole room feel a little cozier.

Eclectic Industrial

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They also look so cool with that “Eclectic Industrial” loft look! Typically these spaces have a lot of straight lines with shelving, books, furniture, etc. So adding in a large, soft-lit ball in the middle of the space creates a ton of visual interest and texture. Plus the lined ribbing also complements all those straight lines. A win-win!

Collected Rustic Cabin

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Probably one of my favorite styles I see this pendant used is the “Collected Rustic Cabin”. The walls and/or ceilings are clad with reclaimed wood, the furniture is mostly vintage but in modern shapes, and there’s cool collected art and ceramics all over.

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So when that beautiful textured, light cream pendant is installed, it’s again, the perfect soft happy statement that visually lifts the whole space and makes it feel lighter but retains the coziness.

Euro Modern

Ok, shoot. This is my other favorite style combo. The homes that have stunning old mouldings, big marble fireplaces, and a mix of old and new furniture. Feels very European but there are of course homes all over the world that could fit that description.

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With these two homes, their colorful, maximalist styles are incredible. A different ceiling light could have easily made these rooms feel more intense and serious. Instead, the Akari pendant lightened the mood, made them feel more fun and eclectic

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The same goes for this room. It’s a little less maximalist and ornate, but the use of an unexpected paper lantern hanging from the ceiling makes it feel more inviting.

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Of course, if you are an all-white, neutral home kind of person then this pendant was made for you too. It’s beautiful, isn’t boring, and has a cool texture and pattern. A totally neutral home doesn’t and shouldn’t be one note. A fixture like this can help avoid that:)

Grannycore

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The “grannies” love it too! This wonderfully colorful house is just a visual burst of joy. And what the Akari pendant does is it adds that texture I won’t stop talking about. But since it’s so neutral it lets your eye feast on everything else in the room first. Nothing is fighting.

Modern MCM

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This light was first designed in the 50s so these two are a match made in design heaven. No notes. Oh, but see what I mean about the glow!??

Oversized

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TELL ME THAT’S NOT THE COOLEST PENDANT IN THE WORLD?! I’m obsessed when people go for the oversized version. It’s simplicity lends to it! It’ll never visually overwhelm the space and it just looks impossibly cool. I can’t image a more perfect light for this space.

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Then you have these big boys in smaller spaces and still, not too much (actually quite perfect).

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Then what I loved about these two examples is that they look a little more like homes we’ve been in (still incredibly beautiful and out of my reach lol). I just feel like maybe these ones can help you envision this pendant in your home a little easier.

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Not much more to say aside from the fact that I also love these photos and thought they MUST be included:)

Double Trouble

While I was going through my saved Instagram posts, I noticed a little trend that in a lot of homes, two seem to be better than one. Let’s look!

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Another favorite photo that only intensifies my dream of owning a loft (preferably in NYC but I’m open:)). The pendants seem to be doing a magic trick where they are loud and quiet at the same time. Total perfection and maybe something to think about if you have an open-concept home.

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See? High ceilings, open-concept, and each pendant designates a zone. Extremely cool.

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However, since most of us simply aren’t living the chic loft life that doesn’t mean multiple pendants can’t be in our homes too! See how Hayes Little Studio installed them in this sweet dining room?

In The Kitchen??

One other interesting observation I had in my photo research was that they are VERY popular in kitchens. Given the general mess of a kitchen with the oils and dust, I wouldn’t have thought this pendant would be an ideal choice but I am happy to be proven wrong.

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Aside from being a perfect kitchen in general (what I would give to call it mine!), since the pendant is placed far enough away from the stove I think it’s probably fine mess-wise. Plus, having that big round shape contrasting all the hard lines is so perfect.

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So again it appears the trick is to place the pendant far enough away from the stove and/or go high.

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These were too pretty not to include:) You can go super high or super low. Let’s actually talk more about that…

Hang Low

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Another pretty awesome “feature” of these lights is that you can easily play with their height placement. Since the bulb is almost entirely covered and the light is ambient/evenly distributed they can be installed as almost a flush mount or low for a cool intentional design moment.

Other Classic Shapes

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The globe shape isn’t your only option. These saucer styles are other classics too.

Always The Floor Lamp Option

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And don’t worry! If you love these pendants but really only need a floor lamp, that is an option too.

I truly get so excited every time I see this pendant in a new design and see how effortlessly it works. I can’t imagine I’ll ever get tired of them because of how much brightness and coziness they inject into every space. How do you all feel? Do any of you have one of these beauties? Any other thoughts??

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Base Photo – Photo by Kaitlin Green, From: Our Primary Bedroom Reveal! She’s Blue (Shocking), Calm, And Ready For A Full Show And Tell | Top Right Photo – Design by Melanie Bursti, Photo by Tessa Neustadt, From: Mel’s MOTO Reveal | Bottom Left – Design by Jess Bunge, Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp, From: Makeover Takeover: Jess’ Long Awaited (Small Space) Living Room Reveal

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What We Think Of Pinterest’s 2025 Color Trends (Based On Being Gen Z, Millenial And Almost Gen X)

One of the best things about this job is it keeps me young in a lot of ways because being a part of digital media (and social media) is inherently youth culture. I LOVE keeping up with what everyone is loving (and trying to figure out WHY????). Sometimes I truly don’t get it, but that’s the fun of it – we aren’t supposed to get everyone – it’s part of the ride of being alive in 2025. So today I thought it would be fun for each of us to analyze the Pinterest colors of the year and see how we would use them (either forced or voluntarily). I’m weighing in at age 45, born in 1979 so on the cusp of being Gen X and Millenial. Caitlin and Jess are both solid millennials, Gretch and Mal are millennial/Gen Z cuspers, and Marlee is a solid Gen Z. Here is what we ALLLL think

Cherry Red

Como Rechargeable LED Table Lamp | Vreeland Trays | Fortune Garden Stoneware Red Scallop Salad Plate | Staub Cast Iron 1-qt Round Tea Kettle | Ajax Steel Ladder Bookcase | Flowerpot V9 Rechargeable LED Portable Table Lamp

Emily (Elder Millennial/Gen X Cusp): LOVE. Definitely my favorite and I’m not afraid to use it in small doses everywhere (and have). If I were a hotel designer you bet I would incorporate it into a bar, bathrooms, dining spaces – just anywhere where I wanted that powerful punch.

Jess (Millennial): This one is my favorite. Bold but not too bright and even a little sexy:) Emily has long been using red as an unexpected pop of color, and I’ve loved it each and every time. I think that’s how I would use it, just as a little pop of color.

Caitlin (Millennial): LOVE. But, to be fair, I’ve been on the red train since we first called it as a trend in 2019. This shade of cherry almost works as a neutral – I’m thinking of using it in the same way that I’d use brass or chrome. (Think pops of red in cabinet knobs, light fixtures, or vessels.)

Gretchen (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): I love the boldness of cherry red, but in my own designs and stylings, it’s only a color I only use in small amounts. I live mostly in blues, greens and various shades of brown, so for me, I can only handle small pops. It’s a color I can definitely appreciate, but I will say, of these five colors, it doesn’t rank top of my list.

Mallory (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): I love nothing more than a cherry or wine red. Not only would I use it, but I literally did just use it in my closet-turned-speakeasy, so yeah I’m a fan of this anywhere and everywhere.

Marlee (Gen Z): Yes! But mostly in small doses – I do agree with the unexpected red theory. A frame or small piece of art, a stool, or ceramics. I have the same philosophy with clothes – I don’t think I can pull off a red sweater but I love a pair of red socks.

Butter Yellow

Coquille Mirror | le FLEUR* Linen Venice Set | Kiki Table Lamp/Sconce | Lucy Linen Embroidered Pillow | Middle Kingdom Miniature Porcelain Milk Jar Vase | HAY Basket

Emily (Elder Millennial/Gen X Cusp): I think this can be warm and inviting but isn’t my first choice in colors or yellows (I do LOVE a mustard, of course). But a kitchen in France? Sure A painted porch ceiling in the South? Yep! But otherwise, I think I’m not into this as much as a lot of people.

Jess (Millennial): This is the color I painted my room in high school. I wanted to be more sophisticated and what was more grown up than pale yellow walls with black and white toile? Ha. Anyway, in 2025 it wouldn’t be a color I would jump to use but when done right I think it’s very pretty.

Caitlin (Millennial): FINALLY, MY BATHROOM TILE IS EN VOUGUE. I knew this day would come!!! My home is filled with so much butter-yellow tile (it’s in the kitchen, too) that I would need to be paid to even consider putting this hue ANYWHERE else in my home. Hard pass on this one from me, though I am very into sunnier yellows right now – the mirror above is much closer to my preferred shade.

Gretchen (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): Sorry to disappoint my butter-lovers out there, but this one is probably my least favorite of the bunch. Does that mean I hate it? No. But I am not running to the paint store any time soon. To me, it’s just a little too pale and puny. Of all the yellows, I gravitate toward a richer, more saturated, golden hue. A yellow that feels a little more grounded than this.

Mallory (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): Yellow has been my favorite color since I was a literal baby (case and point: my nursery was painted yellow!!) I’m thrilled that this color is trending because I have vintage butter yellow tile in my 1950s apartment kitchen that will absolutely be staying and now I want to bring in even more butter yellow to the space.

Marlee (Gen Z): Hmmmm… maybe? It’s a nice color to look at. I’m not opposed to this shade of yellow for linen bedding or in the form of velvet throw pillows. I could also get behind some butter-yellow tiles as a bathroom or kitchen backsplash. The more I look at it the more I start to like it – I think I’d take this over mustard honestly.

Indigo Aura

Jolene Cotton Wool Woven Throw Blanket | Eloise Glass Table Lamp | Riley Velvet Platform Bed | Morgan Double Old Fashioned Glasses (Set of 4) | UO Home Toile Removable Wallpaper | Avery Squiggle Multi-INSTAX Picture Frame

Emily (Elder Millennial/Gen X Cusp): Not for me, but Elliot (read: my 9-year-old daughter) would love it. Generally, I think this color reads young, or if used by a grownup I fear that it goes tacky. There… I SAID IT, SORRY PINTEREST. And yes, this color did make me feel old… I’m really enjoying some of the below enthusiasm though (which always makes me doubt myself – Caitlin is sooooo good and predicting trends!!)

Jess (Millennial): I’ve simply never loved purple, not even when I was young. A burgundy or maroon is as close as I get. This is a hard pass for me even though I’ve liked it for other people when they’ve done something really cool with it.

Caitlin (Millennial): SORRY, I LOVE IT. I think this one is going to be the sleeper hit of the year, TBH. I’m (finally) putting the finishing touches on my (unexpectedly moody!) bedroom right now, and I’m looking for a quilt or blanket that echoes the palette of the wallpaper above. It feels a little fresh and unexpected, especially when paired against some deep, desaturated tones. (But also…indigo? Girl, this is lavender. Or lilac. Maybe even periwinkle. BUT INDIGO?! Who names these?!)

Gretchen (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): SORRY, I ALSO LOVE IT. When a few of us started sharing our initial thoughts on these colors and this pretty purple was getting somewhat poo-pooed, I was holding back a smile because this is a color I have really been liking lately. I am hesitant to incorporate too much into my space at once, but ever since I saw this rug at IKEA, (which I should’ve snagged when I saw it because it doesn’t seem to be available) I have been looking for ways to incorporate it. I especially love it in combination with the next color.

Mallory (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): This is definitely the hardest color to incorporate in the group so if this is a game of smash or pass I’m definitely going to have to pass. But if I HAD to use it, it could be fun just as a little pop of color somewhere (and I think it would look good with a creamy white and brown palate).

Marlee (Gen Z): Respectfully it’s a no from me. I know it’s technically not the same shade of purple but it really reminds me of Justin Berber’s “Never Say Never” era. That’s NOT a bad thing but not something I want to think about daily. Who knows, maybe it will grow on me – never say never I guess!

Dill Green

Pablo Velvet + Linen Circle Pillow | Jade Artisanal Glass Vases | Green Coat | Kodhi Mini Table Lamp | Silas Media Console | Velvet Button Tufted Lumbar Pillow

Emily (Elder Millennial/Gen X Cusp): YES. I love this far more than olive (which I like, but tend not to use – wait, except Kaitlin’s basement). This feels happy and youthful and fairly easy to incorporate (I want that round pillow NOW).

Jess (Millennial): Also a big YES! I love this tone of green. I might ideally skew a little darker but overall I would happily use this green in small accents with decor in my home.

Caitlin (Millennial): LOVE. This feels like olive green’s spunky younger sister. I’ve never been too into cooler-toned greens (emeralds aren’t really for me), and this feels like such a welcome departure from the more muted greens we’ve seen ad nauseam for the last 5 years. Like, YES, DILL! Bring the energy! Bring the joie de vivre! (I also invested in a massive jade-colored sectional at the end of 2024, so I’m feeling validated here.)

Gretchen (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): Yes, yes, and YES. I am a green girl to my core. My favorite color, which I lovingly call, “baby sh*t green”, could be Dill’s color cousin. So I love this one deeply.

Mallory (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): Dill is perhaps my favorite herb so this color is a hell yes for me! This green would work anywhere, anytime.

Marlee (Gen Z): I am a huge green enthusiast so yes – I think this would be pretty in a bathroom. I’ve been eyeing one of those semi-sheer “sun shower” curtains and like the idea of this color for one of those.

Alpine Oat

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Emily (Elder Millennial/Gen X Cusp): I mean yes ma’am, but to be fair it’s literally just a warm white. But since anything “alpine” or “apres” is trending this snowy color makes sense that it’s being called out (despite just being a white).

Jess (Millennial): Another slam dunk but I also think it’s funny that a light oat/cream is “trending”. Isn’t it kinda always? This color is key in my house and while I never plan to go full minimalist/no color, I love how it adds a quiet warmth to a space.

Caitlin (Millennial): ARE YOU JOKING? I see through your branding, “Alpine Oat.” YOU ARE JUST WARM WHITE. It’s fine. I will continue to use white as I always have (sparingly, lest everything in my home be covered in stains). I feel like Miranda Priestly here – “Cream? A trending color? Groundbreaking.” But congratulations to everyone with creamy white paint – we are all seemingly ahead of the curve!!!

Gretchen (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): It feels like a stretch to call this “color” Alpine Oat, unless the whiteness of the mountaintops are meant to entirely cancel out the gentle browns of an oat. Let’s call it what it is–this is just cream. Maybe oat milk? Regardless, it’s nice. It goes with everything and it will always be around, but it doesn’t excite me the way the other colors do.

Mallory (Millennial/Gen Z Cusp): Well this color is certainly creamy and delicious…I’m VERY into it (although I’m starting to get sick of seeing it used in a boucle fabric). Creamy whites are always in and I personally have this color all over my home currently (shoutout to Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams).

Marlee (Gen Z): This feels like it should be an obvious yes, but I’m struggling to think of where I would use this – could be a cozier alternative to white bedding. Would love some carpenter pants in this shade though:)

Ok so we had some agreements, some disagreements, and now we want to hear from you! What do you all think? Love all of them? Have a favorite? xx

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