Author: Loretta J. Willis, ASID Allied

Welcome to my design blog! I believe that great design begins with inspiration, creativity and knowledge all wrapped up in a passion for creating beautiful interiors that complement our lifestyles. From practical to functional luxury interiors my hope is that you will leave our site inspired to incorporate design trends into your own projects!

Inspired Design | 100+ Year Old House

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Inspired by this 100+ year-old home, Interior Designer, Phillip Thomas began with the walls by repainting the ceilings in satin finishes that reflect natural light; hand-applied decorative glazes to give the walls depth with an overall palette of blues, celadons, pinks and periwinkles. Charged with “work with what we had architecturally,” directive, his creative process […]

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Kitchens of the Year 2026

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The latest Kitchens of the Year 2026 winners perfectly showcase the 2026 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study by supporting key motivators that drive kitchen renovations. A survey of almost 1,800 U.S. homeowners on Houzz cited improving functionality in the kitchen space as a reason to renovate. At the top of the list is a dissatisfaction with […]

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