Your Summer Design Cheatsheet

Discover what's keeping these designs hot.

June 26, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Hi Friends,

With warm breezes rolling off the Long Island Sound and hydrangeas in full blue-and-white bloom, it feels only right to share a cheatsheet worthy of a summer weekend in Westport - equal parts polish, practicality, and that effortless coastal charm we New Englanders do so well. I’ve gathered the articles, ideas, and studio projects that have me buzzing right now.

Inside this issue:

• Kitchens, 2025: natural stone, unfitted cabinetry, and living-room warmth.
• Tabletop finery: sculptural cutlery proving legacy pieces still steal the show.
• First-impression entryways: four portfolio favorites that echo AD’s 49-idea roundup.
• Pine revival: Vogue’s salute to the humble, handsome wood making a sophisticated comeback.
• Plus: the Instagram account that might really brighten up your summer evenings.

Happy reading!

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20 Kitchen Design Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2025

This article on 2025 kitchen trends hits about 75% of the mark in my view. It gets it right with the focus on natural materials, unfitted layouts, and kitchens that feel lived-in and emotionally resonant. My take? The best design doesn’t need to chase trends - it reflects the rhythm of real life.

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

Decorative Cutlery Makes a Sharp Comeback

In 2025, silverware is stepping into the spotlight with sculptural shapes, gemstone handles, and artisan finishes that turn the table into a gallery. This isn’t just about function - it’s legacy design. Handmade, expressive, and heirloom-worthy, today’s cutlery brings history and style to every setting. As Elle Decor puts it: eye appeal is half the meal.

ELLE DECOR

My Highlights

49 Entryway Ideas for a Fantastic First Impression

Make a grand opening statement with our guide to AD-approved entryway ideas - plus designer tips on how to get the right look for your space.

by ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

Embrace Natural Finishes

The secrets behind a neutral palette that feels anything but cold.

Statement-making Pendant

Why Scandinavia still swears by wood, linen, and stone.

Create an Art Gallery

Creating authentic warmth, with personal collections, that’s beyond candles and knits.

Create Contrast

Designing with intention: when beauty and utility coexist.

My Very Best Quarterly Vendor

Visual Comfort

The premier resource for decorative lighting, architectural lighting and ceiling fans from the most influential interior designers in the world.

Sinclair: tailored lines and warm finishes deliver quietly refined elegance.

Nyra: petal-inspired geometry turns each fixture into a sculptural statement.

Capa: modern silhouettes with exposed mechanics lend a polished industrial edge.

The Post, I Post

In every issue, I share a post that represents a shared value or quality. This particular post explores the connection between design and the natural world it inhabits - highlighting the spirit of a space.

Pine Is Having an Interior Design Comeback

Vogue’s feature on pine feels like a love letter to my favorite timber; I treasure its accessible price, eco-friendly pedigree, and nostalgia-soaked warmth that instantly softens and invites every room.

VOGUE US

The Biggest Interior Design Trends for 2025

Everything you need to know about the next year in interior design: bold statements and natural materials make an impact.

ARTSY

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