The world of interiors is constantly evolving, and a group of talented, visionary creators are leading the way. From interiors that feel effortlessly personal to products that blend style and function, these designers and brands are setting the tone for modern living. Here’s a curated look at the names you need to know right now.
Studio Gaspo, led by Jamie Gasparovic, is a female-founded interior design firm redefining luxury through identity-driven spaces. Known for blending bold creativity with strategic rigor, the studio delivers custom homes and renovations that reflect legacy, leadership, and lifestyle. Recent projects include a beautiful Bayhill home transformation and a dynamic office renovation, both showcasing the firm’s signature approach: layered, elevated and aligned. Serving high-profile clients in Central Florida as well as entrepreneurs in Nashville and New York City, Studio Gaspo crafts interiors with an edge.
Jim Hamilton, Creative Director, Graven
Jim Hamilton, creative director of the award-winning design studio Graven, has spent decades shaping memorable spaces for brands around the world. His recent transformation of Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort in Glasgow exemplifies his elegant, storytelling-first approach. Guests arrive beneath a rare porte cochere, sheltered from Scotland’s famously unpredictable weather, before ascending the botanically lined Palm Parlour staircase—a Victorian-inspired flourish that feels both grand and welcoming. Inside, the amber-lit reception, with its original wood panelling, chequerboard floors, roaring fireplace and intimate booths, creates a sense of warmth that lingers well beyond check-in.
Rebecca Hughes, Creative Director, Rebecca Hughes Interiors
Rebecca Hughes, creative director of her London-based studio, is known for creating homes that feel both inspiring and deeply personal. Guided by the belief that surroundings shape our lives, she blends a building’s architectural character with refined finishes and bespoke details. Over the past year, her work has spanned residences and commercial spaces across the UK, Europe, and Asia. From spatial planning to full refurbishments, Hughes delivers spaces that balance heritage with imagination, always tailored to the client’s vision.
San Francisco-based Butler Armsden Architects creates bespoke residences that honor place, history, and the unique stories of their clients. From coastal compounds to hillside homes, the firm blends thoughtful architecture with a modern West Coast spirit—elegant, enduring, and deeply personal. This October, Butler Armsden celebrates 40 years of designing homes that reflect both their clients and the landscapes they inhabit.
Lisa Sternfeld, Founder, WLLW
Lisa Sternfeld, founder of WLLW Studio, is an interior designer and environmental health expert committed to creating homes that are both beautiful and healthy. With nearly two decades of experience running a Manhattan-based design firm, she now leads a team of designers, architects, and wellness consultants to craft spaces that prioritize well-being, sustainability, and timeless craftsmanship. Recognized as a WELL Accredited Professional and Global Wellness Ambassador, Sternfeld takes a research-driven approach, integrating natural materials and healthy design choices to ensure homes look stunning while supporting everyday wellness.
LOVE LAKE STUDIO by Genevieve Love Lake
Headquartered in Miami, Love Lake Studio, led by Genevieve Love Lake, delivers bespoke residential and commercial design around the globe. Known for meticulous standards and a fully custom approach, the studio works with A-list clients, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, and developers. Recent projects include New York’s chic Le Bar Penelope and a luxurious Miami residence in the Four Seasons Surf Club. With full-service design and architectural expertise, their work has been featured in numerous publications, and the studio operates entirely on referrals, creating spaces that are both luxurious and thoughtfully tailored.
Founded in 1999 by Ed Ng and Terence Ngan, AB Concept is an architectural and interior design studio known for creating meticulously crafted spaces across hospitality, dining, commercial, and residential projects. The studio blends cultural inspiration, material innovation, and thoughtful detailing to deliver bespoke experiences that go beyond aesthetics. For example, their design of W Algarve marries the Algarve’s rugged cliffs, azure waters, and rich Portuguese heritage with AB Concept’s signature style. From the entryway’s curved feature wall with Vista Alegre ceramics to the wave-inspired glass installation in the W Lounge and the Moorish-inspired bar, every detail is intentional, creating immersive and memorable experiences.
Purple Cherry Architects and Interiors
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Purple Cherry Architects and Interiors, led by founder Cathy Purple Cherry, is an award-winning firm with offices in Washington D.C., New York City, Charlottesville, and beyond, specializing in luxury residential projects across the mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Mountain regions. Known for blending romance and technology in their designs, the firm creates homes that forge emotional connections with their surroundings. Cathy Purple Cherry’s design philosophy is beautifully captured in her book, The Design of a Country Estate, which features one of the firm’s signature homes. With expertise across a variety of architectural styles, Purple Cherry Architects and Interiors delivers spaces that are both sophisticated and deeply personal.
Sarah Magness, Principal & Founder, Studio Magness
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Sarah Magness, founder of Studio Magness in New York City, creates boutique architecture and interiors that feel timeless and effortlessly lived-in. Drawing on her background in classical architecture, she designs homes from Paris to Palm Beach with layered details, thoughtful layouts, and interiors that reflect how people truly live. Magness blends elegance with personal warmth, crafting spaces that are both sophisticated and deeply human.
Abrams Valenti Interior Design
Abrams Valenti Interior Design has spent 25 years shaping homes that are both elegant and functional. The studio blends artistry with architecture, creating interiors that evolve with clients’ lifestyles—from their first home to a retirement retreat. With a focus on sculptural furniture, thoughtful layouts, and lasting style, each project feels personal, refined, and effortlessly sophisticated.
Piegatto, a Guatemala-based design studio, is known for bold architectural silhouettes and a focus on sustainable craftsmanship. Their latest collection, Paths of Life – 2025, transforms everyday furnishings into sculptural expressions of connection, rest, and joy. Crafted from laminated birch wood and bamboo, the collection includes chairs, coffee tables, and ambient lighting that merge organic forms with geometric precision, elevating spaces with both emotion and minimalist elegance.
Founded in 2009 in New York City, TileBar is a leading design resource for tile and bath. With tailored, expert solutions that exceed the expectations of residential and trade clients alike, TileBar provides the most modern and inspiring tile and stone shopping experience in the industry. Through a curated product assortment, technical innovation, personalized service, and an elevated omnichannel experience, TileBar ensures that every project accomplishes a unique vision and aesthetic. TileBar currently serves residential and commercial clients across the United States, with thousands of ready-to-ship tiles available on tilebar.com and in its Manhattan, NY and Paramus, NJ showrooms, with a new showroom opening in Washington D.C. soon.
Olivia Erwin Rosenthal recently launched Dormie, a curated, budget-friendly platform designed to take the guesswork out of decorating a dorm room. Offering more than two dozen fully styled room concepts—from retro-cool to classic and feminine—each look comes as a $25 downloadable PDF with a mood board and shoppable links. Students can order only what they need, mix and match across styles, and move in knowing their space will feel stylish, personal, and cost-conscious. Dormie makes achieving a polished dorm room as simple as picking a vibe and clicking “add to cart.”
Sabai, an AAPI- and female-founded sustainable furniture brand, is redefining eco-conscious living with innovative materials and programs. They launched Sabai Revive, the first national furniture buyback program, and continue to expand fabric options that are both sustainable and plastic-free. Beyond their Recycled Velvet and Upcycled Poly fabrics, Sabai now offers Cactus Leather—made from prickly pear cactus and bio-polymers—and Banatex, a durable, fully circular fabric crafted from banana tree stalks. Both materials are designed to last while aligning with the brand’s commitment to sustainability, offering biodegradable, high-performance options for conscious consumers.
Teak New York, a curator of Scandinavian home and lifestyle goods, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Greenpoint, Brooklyn flagship, known for its Nordic café, workshops, and inviting interiors. The brand continues to expand its offerings, introducing new Scandinavian designers like LAYERED and Kalager—of which it is the sole U.S. distributor—alongside fresh collections from favorites such as Montana and Artek. With a focus on craftsmanship and cozy, curated experiences, Teak New York brings the best of Nordic design stateside.
Kartell, a family-owned Italian brand since 1949, is celebrated for innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Known for bold, contemporary designs, Kartell collaborates with visionary designers to create iconic furniture, lighting, and accessories that elevate both private and public spaces. From sofas and chairs to lamps and tables, every piece blends cutting-edge industrial processes with timeless style, honoring the brand’s heritage while pushing design forward.
Threads Soft Goods, founded by Eileen Applebaum, offers handcrafted pillows that celebrate global artisan traditions and timeless design. Beginning with one-of-a-kind vintage-fabric pillows, the brand expanded to a stocked collection made with natural materials like linen, silk, and wool. Collaborating with artisans in India, Threads revives techniques like Shibori and Kashmiri crewel work, adding thoughtful details like handmade trims and tassels. Each pillow blends beauty, tradition, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Ted Bradley Studio is known for lighting that blends fine art with functional design. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Bradley handcrafts each porcelain fixture and even builds the custom machinery that makes his process possible. His recent Dome Collection reimagines the classic dome form across sixty sculptural lights, showcasing his engineering skill alongside a keen artistic sensibility. The result is lighting that is as striking as it is thoughtfully made.
Tasco and Goemans Appliance Group (TG)
Tasco and Goemans Appliance Group (TG) are leaders in the Canadian home appliance industry, known for a personalized, end-to-end approach that guides clients from purchase to installation. Under the TG umbrella, Tasco stands out as Toronto’s premier destination for premium appliances, offering a curated, elevated shopping experience for discerning buyers. With dedicated appliance specialists and decades of expertise, TG combines luxury, service, and knowledge to make appliance shopping seamless and tailored.
