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On the cover: Project designed by KOBEL + CO, photo by Nate Sheets Photography
Welcome to The Next Big Things, your inside look at the people, places, and trends shaping the design world in 2027 and beyond. To forecast what's to come across interiors, wellness, tech, travel, and more, we turned to industry experts—including the emerging talents from our latest Next Wave class, whose fresh perspectives are influencing where design goes next.
This is your insider's guide to the ideas already gaining momentum: the paint colors designers are reaching for, the furniture silhouettes you'll soon see everywhere, and the once-overlooked architectural details making a comeback. These stories reveal what design insiders are noticing now—long before the rest of us.
But the future of design isn't only about what's beautiful. It's also about what helps us live better. We're revealing how designers are responding to the loneliness epidemic—even among people who seem more connected than ever—why "ritual living” is quickly becoming the industry's latest obsession, and how AI is reshaping the design process in ways that extend far beyond the image generators dominating the conversation, with the home becoming more personalized than ever.
Explore the ideas, innovations, and emerging talents poised to shape 2027.
INSIDE THE ISSUE
Beautiful Homes Aren’t Enough Anymore—Designers Are Prioritizing “Ritual Living”
The Most Interesting Use of AI in Design Isn’t What You Think, According to Pros
One Retro Feature Is Quietly Reappearing in Today’s Most Gorgeous Homes
The Future of Color Is Already Taking Shape—These Are the Paints That Will Rule 2027
The 8 New Decor Pieces That Every Home Will Have in 2027, According to Designers
8 Travel Destinations Designers Secretly Swear By for Inspiration
