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A modern home floor plan being reviewed on a tablet

NEWS · 2026

Stripe's CEO and Pinterest's Co-Founder Just Bet $16 Million on AI Home Design. Here's Why.

Drafted, five months old, raised $16M from Patrick Collison, Ben Silbermann, Samsung, and Y Combinator. In its first month: 250,000 visitors, 300,000+ floor plans. What the investor roster signals.

Daniel BorodinJun 30, 20265 min

A smartphone showing an AI-redesigned living room

NEWS · 2026

An AI Home Design App Hit 130,000 Users Before It Even Launched. Here's What the Data Shows.

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An AI Home Design App Hit 130,000 Users Before It Even Launched. Here's What the Data Shows.

Core AI's HomeGPT pulled 130,000 active users and 380,000 AI design tasks in beta, with paid conversion up 210%. The numbers reveal what consumers actually want from AI home design tools.

Daniel BorodinJun 29, 20265 min

A warm, wood-toned kitchen with a furniture-style island

NEWS · 2026

Designers Say the 'Museum Kitchen' Is Over — Here Are the 7 Trends Taking Over in 2026

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Designers Say the 'Museum Kitchen' Is Over — Here Are the 7 Trends Taking Over in 2026

Brown is back, islands are furniture, and polish is out. Designers reveal the 7 kitchen trends defining 2026, all about warmth and character over showroom perfection.

Daniel BorodinJun 27, 20265 min

A cozy bedroom in warm neutral tones with a statement headboard

NEWS · 2026

Bland Bedrooms Are Out: The 2026 Trends Designers Say Are All About Warmth and Character

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Bland Bedrooms Are Out: The 2026 Trends Designers Say Are All About Warmth and Character

Warm neutrals, brown wood, supersized headboards, and the return of the canopy bed define 2026 bedrooms. Here are the trends designers are betting on, and how to try them.

Daniel BorodinJun 27, 20265 min

A house front door painted in a muted green

NEWS · 2026

Gray and Black Are Out: The Front Door Colors Designers Are Betting On for 2026

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Gray and Black Are Out: The Front Door Colors Designers Are Betting On for 2026

Muted greens, warm wood stains, playful blues, and even sunny yellow are the front door colors of 2026, while gray fades out. Here are the looks designers love.

Daniel BorodinJun 27, 20264 min

A room with walls painted in a warm faded terracotta tone

NEWS · 2026

Beige Is Out: The Warm Paint Colors Designers Are Replacing It With in 2026

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Beige Is Out: The Warm Paint Colors Designers Are Replacing It With in 2026

Faded terracotta, rich chocolate, eggplant, and soft yellow are the warm tones taking over in 2026. Here are the colors designers are betting on, and how to see them in your room first.

Daniel BorodinJun 27, 20265 min

A warm, inviting living room with earthy tones replacing cool grays

TRENDS · 2026

Designers Are Already Dropping These 4 Living Room Colors in 2026 (and What's Replacing Them)

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Designers Are Already Dropping These 4 Living Room Colors in 2026 (and What's Replacing Them)

Cool grays, stark whites, and early-2020s saturated hues are fading fast. Here are the living room colors designers say feel dated in 2026, and the warmer looks taking over.

Daniel BorodinJun 26, 20265 min

A sofa and furniture on display in a modern home setting

NEWS · 2026

Why Furniture Costs More in 2026 (and How to Shop Smarter Through It)

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Why Furniture Costs More in 2026 (and How to Shop Smarter Through It)

A 25% tariff on couches and cabinets, freight swings, and rising prices have made furniture shopping genuinely harder in 2026. Here is what is happening and how budget-conscious buyers can navigate it.

Daniel BorodinJun 26, 20265 min

A living room with freshly painted walls in a warm tone

NEWS · 2026

Zillow: The Right Paint Color Can Add $2,277 to Your Home (and the Wrong One Costs $18,000)

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Zillow: The Right Paint Color Can Add $2,277 to Your Home (and the Wrong One Costs $18,000)

Zillow surveyed 4,400 buyers and found wall color swings offer prices by thousands. Here are the colors that pay off in 2026, and the one to avoid.

Daniel BorodinJun 25, 20266 min

A warmly styled modern living room with plants and natural textures

NEWS · 2026

The 6 Summer 2026 Home Decor Trends Designers Are Betting On (and How to Try Them)

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The 6 Summer 2026 Home Decor Trends Designers Are Betting On (and How to Try Them)

Warm earthy color, indoor-outdoor living, bold pattern, and statement greenery define summer 2026 decor. Here are the trends worth bringing home.

Daniel BorodinJun 23, 20265 min

A bright, well-arranged small living room that feels open

NEWS · 2026

Designers Say These Tricks Make a Small Living Room Feel Twice as Big in 2026

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Designers Say These Tricks Make a Small Living Room Feel Twice as Big in 2026

Mirrors, light tones, the right rug, and smart layout can make a small living room feel far bigger. Here are the designer tricks that actually work.

Daniel BorodinJun 22, 20266 min

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