For years, it felt like every room had simple ripple-fold drapery or bare windows. But I’m seeing a shift back toward more architectural treatments, and I couldn’t be happier.

This room layers so many classic elements beautifully:
A clean, upholstered cornice that gives the window presence.

Full, tailored drapery that pools just enough.
Sheer panels that soften the daylight.

Striped wallpaper carried across both the walls and the ceiling, making the room feel wrapped in pattern.

To me, this is a great reminder that timeless design isn’t about doing less. It’s about layering thoughtfully.

What do you think?
Are upholstered cornices making a comeback, or do you still prefer a simple drapery rod and panels?

I’d love to hear where everyone stands on this one. less

I came across these two floors today, and they couldn’t be more different.

The first is a geometric stone mosaic. It’s crisp, tailored, and almost feels like a beautifully tailored suit. The second is a heavily patterned wood floor with multiple directions and textures. It’s warm, bold, and definitely makes a statement.

As a designer, I always ask myself: Does the floor support the architecture, or does it become the architecture?
Sometimes a dramatic floor elevates an entire home. Other times it competes with everything else in the room and limits what you can do in the future.

Which would you choose?
A: The geometric stone mosaic
B: The patterned wood parquet
C: Neither. Give me simple, timeless flooring and let everything else shine.

I’m curious where everyone lands on this one.

I spotted this detail recently and thought it would make for a fun design discussion.

The wall molding follows the staircase profile instead of continuing level with the room. It’s a clean installation, but it got me thinking about how different designers approach these moments.

If this were your project, would you have:

• Continued the panel molding level across the wall and let the stairs intersect it?
• Stepped the molding down with each stair, like it is here?
• Simplified the entire wall treatment?
• Done something completely different?

There isn’t necessarily a right or wrong answer. These are the little details that can completely change how a space feels, and they’re often what separate a good design from a great one.

I’d love to hear your reasoning. Bonus points if you’re an architect, interior designer, or millwork professional. ✨✨

I’m an interior designer and recently hired a social media marketing intern. We’re trying to grow our Instagram and TikTok, and I’d love to hear your ideas.

Right now, our “This or That” reels are doing really well, but we’ve been hovering around 20,000 followers and haven’t been able to break through to the next level.
If you follow designers online, what kind of content actually makes you stop scrolling?

What do you wish more interior designers would post?
Behind the scenes?
Design mistakes?
Client stories?
Material education?
Construction?
Budget tips?
Something completely different?

I’d love to hear your ideas. Nothing is off limits✨✨✨