Designer’s Corner

Art + Color: 5th Annual Dwell With Dignity Event Returns to Texas Counter Fitters Showroom

By Elaine Raffel / February 18, 2026 /

On March 12, Art + Color returns to Texas Counter Fitters, transforming the Richardson showroom into one of Dallas’ most compelling art events of the season.

TileBar Comes to Knox-Henderson — and It’s Not Just for the Trade

By Elaine Raffel / February 11, 2026 /

TileBar may have built its reputation with designers, but one thing was crystal clear at the brand’s Knox-Henderson grand opening last Thursday. This showroom is just as much for homeowners as it is for trade pros.

Why Self-Care Might Be the Best Valentine’s Day Gift of All

By Elaine Raffel / February 10, 2026 /

Valentine’s Day comes with cliché-packed cards, overpriced prix-fixe dinners, and cellophane-wrapped roses — not to mention a lot of expectations. Instead, let’s flip the switch. This year, why not focus on the longest relationship you’ll ever have: the one you have with yourself.

Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Designer Niki Samuel on Why Cloud Dancer Feels Inevitable

By Elaine Raffel / January 28, 2026 /

Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year — Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) — marks the first time the program has named a shade of white. In a design world fueled by bold statements and fast-moving trends, designers largely agree it’s long overdue.

Emily Vafa’s Approach to Spec Home Design: Smart, Livable, and Anything but Generic

By Elaine Raffel / January 21, 2026 /

Designing a spec house comes with its own set of rules. The goal isn’t self-expression or trend-chasing—it’s creating a home that feels considered, livable, and broadly appealing without slipping into generic.