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NEXT WAVE 2026

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Meet the Next Wave of Designers Rethinking What It Looks Like to Live Well At Home

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Abigail Marcelo Has "No Signature Aesthetic"

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Designer Louis Lin is a Modern Renaissance Man

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Designer Chloe Heath Strives for Timeless Homes

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Johanna Lyle Finally Found Her Stage in Design

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Emily Janak is On a Mission to Marry Southern Charm With Western Grit

Her childhood love of chintz is still alive and well, just with a bit of an edge.

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How Tiffany Skilling Overcame Imposter Syndrome

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“Duality and Tension” Helps Kobel + Co Thrive

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Laura Jenkins Says History is the Key to Design

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A Simple Leaf Inspired Taylor Hill’s Style Ethos

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Designer Blair Moore Says Every Timeless Home Starts With a Story—and Ends With a Sense of Permanence

The Moore House Design owner creates spaces with an innate sense of heritage.

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With a Science in Design Certification, Marie Cloud Believes Your Home Should Support Your Nervous System

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Sarah Stacey Pairs Antiques With Bold Color

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Valerie Peña Fell For Fabric Before Trying Design

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Jennifer Hunter Turned Design Pedigree Into a Firm

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Jessica Alpert’s “Second Act” Revealed Her Calling

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