Author Archives: @gilberto

Back in the day, a sink was a sink was a sink. There were sinks for various places — kitchen, laundry, bath — but they were fairly standard. They weren’t a “moment” in a space. They didn’t pronounce luxury. All of that has changed. Now, sinks are a declaration of style and taste, form andContinue reading “The Sink as a Design Statement”

2026 trends for the primary bath give us as designers all kinds of opportunity for material and pattern mixing, snazzy features and wellness focused appliances. I’m seeing the primary bath becoming even more important than the primary bedroom. Since COVID, we’ve seen a sharp increase in interest around wellness. All kinds of fun things areContinue reading “2026 Bathroom Trends”

I am blessed to have a great dad. He plays the long game. Decisions aren’t made in the heat of anything. In fact, there is no heat, because he does not assign energy to anything that does not uphold, edify, advance or make room for discovery and creativity. His demeanor and approach have had aContinue reading “Designing the forever home: Luxury interiors built for every stage of life”

Design always adapts to the human body Architecture and product design have historically responded to changes in human physiology. Door heights increased as populations grew taller. Airline seats widened as average body mass increased. Furniture and building codes rely on anthropometric data to define clearances and comfort. Now, GLP-1 drugs may mark a reversal ofContinue reading “The Ozempic kitchen”

Got a dated half-wall or a cramped bathroom? For every awkward space in your home, there’s an ingenious storage solution. Whether you have a small apartment or a large house, chances are you have an abundance of wasted space — and each one of those nooks, crannies and impractical angles ultimately holds a creative storageContinue reading “8 Tips to Turn Every Nook and Cranny in Your Home Into Functional Storage”

“I see my eye for design as a way to share love, care, and attention with people placed in my path.” Wendy Glaister is an award-winning interior designer whose work is defined by beauty, purpose, and a deep commitment to serving others. Wendy has built the nationally recognized practice, Wendy Glaister Interiors, guided by her faithContinue reading “Wendy Glaister”

The thrift store is a go-to source for affordable items, but designers know they’re also the place to find unique treasures to add a luxurious look to the bedroom. You can easily take a boring, big box bedroom and turn it into an eyecatching space with a quick trip to the thrift store and an eye for one-of-a-kind pieces. ButContinue reading “8 Bedroom Essentials Designers Always Thrift—Even for Their Fanciest Clients”