The Design Details Making a Comeback

& How We're Making Them Feel Fresh: familiar elements, coming back around, and the more thoughtful way we're bringing them home.

There is something exciting about seeing familiar design elements come around again. But the best "comebacks" aren't about recreating the past. They're about taking something we once loved, looking at it with fresh eyes, and finding a more thoughtful way to bring it into the way we live today.

At our studio, we are always drawn to that balance of feeling fresh and layered, but not overdone. Our goal is always about livable luxury where a home is beautiful enough to inspire you, yet comfortable enough to truly live in.

Here are a few design details that we are seeing make their way back, along with our favorite ways to give them a more refined, modern point of view.

A Softer Take on Pink

Pink is having another moment, but this time around it feels considerably more sophisticated. Rather than the sugary pastels of the past, today's pinks are softer, dustier, and more nuanced. We love using these tones to bring warmth and softness into a space without making the color itself the main event. Paired with warm whites, rich woods, chocolate brown (obsessed), natural stone, or deeper greens, pink becomes less about "pink" and more about creating a feeling. That's really the magic of a well chosen color, where you notice how a room feels before you notice exactly why.

You notice how a room feels before you notice exactly why.

Tropical Prints, Refined

Bold pattern is having a comeback too, and we couldn't be happier. After years of neutral palettes and minimalist interiors, homeowners are craving a little more personality. Tropical prints bring an optimistic energy to a room, but the modern interpretation is much more sophisticated than the novelty vacation prints of the past. We are drawn to oversized or abstract botanical motifs, earthy and muted color palettes, and patterns that feel more collected than themed. The key is not to overdo it. A beautiful tropical fabric on a pair of drapery panels, a chair, or a thoughtfully selected accent can bring an entire room to life. Pair it with clean lines and elevated materials, and the result feels collected, layered, and current.

The Return of Decorative Details

Perhaps our favorite comeback is the return of the little things. Trim. Tassels. Sculptural accents. Detailed millwork. Beautiful hardware. The kinds of details that invite you to look a little closer. After years of extremely minimal interiors, there's a renewed appreciation for character, craftsmanship, and the sense that a home has been thoughtfully assembled over time. But more detail does not mean more visual noise. The modern approach is curated. A beautiful trim on a roman shade. A sculptural piece of furniture. A subtle layer of millwork. A thoughtfully selected decorative element that adds texture or personality without competing with everything around it. These are the details that make a home feel personal.

Trends will always come and go. That's part of what makes design interesting. But we don't believe a beautiful home should ever feel dictated by what happens to be trending at the moment. Instead, we look for elements that have staying power with the colors, materials, patterns, craftsmanship, and details that can be interpreted in a way that feels authentic to the people who live here. That's where thoughtful design comes in. The most successful interiors aren't simply beautiful. They tell a story. They reflect the people who live there. And they make everyday life feel just a little bit better. That's our version of "Livable Luxury."

— Andrea Dussault, Founder & Principal Designer