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ASID recognizes next generation of design innovators
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2026 Ones to Watch Award, a recognition for early-career interior design
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Backyard features homebuyers want in 2026
Homeowners now treat outdoor spaces like functional extensions of the house, packed with purpose, comfort and long-term value. When scanning
Design Principles
Fusing Luxury and Functionality
 Understanding the role interior designers play behind the scenes For me, luxury and functionality are inseparable. It does not make
Interior Design
Design choices that inspire tranquility
Homeowners are seeking spaces that inspire tranquility and prioritize wellness. Design trends are shifting towards interiors that are softer and
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Alpine architecture blended with modernism
Loudermilk Homes is one of the leading custom luxury design and build firms across Georgia and North Carolina, a testament
Design Trends
These 5 design trends are back in style
This year has been the year of comebacks; previously outdated trends are making their way back into the limelight. Interior
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ASID recognizes next generation of design innovators
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2026 Ones to Watch Award, a recognition for early-career interior design
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- How California kitchen designs are evolvingIn Southern California homes, kitchen designs are moving away from cold, showroom-style spaces toward warmer, more livable rooms. While indoor-outdoor flow remains the defining feature, warm wood and natural materials are becoming just as important in kitchen designs. Large glass pocket doors connect the kitchen directly to the patio, allowing entertainment to flow naturally between […]
- Rising home prices impact summer salesDue to higher mortgage rates and home prices, summer home sales have been more moderate this year. Home sales, including single-family homes, townhomes, condos and co-ops, fell 1.7% in July 2026 compared to June. However, sales reached a 0.7% increase compared to a year ago. Lawrence Yun, the National Association of REALTORS’ (NAR) chief economist, […]
- Mortgage demand moderates in JulyRecent analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index shows that mortgage applications fell across all sectors in July. Compared to June, applications decreased 6.6% and dropped 1.5% year-over-year, the first decline in two years. With current 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates at 6.69%, these dips in […]