What sounds like “just a little interior design guidance” is often the most complex and valuable part of the process. This post breaks down how thoughtful interior design supports layout planning, lighting strategy, material coordination, and long-term functionality, long before furniture or finishes are chosen.

We are building more housing than ever, yet many new homes fail at the most basic level: livability. Poor layouts, wasted space, and thoughtless circulation quietly undermine daily life long before aesthetics even matter.

Such a privilege to sit alongside Travis Hendrix and Rusty Conway for QAV’s panel on 2026 design and building trends.  The future of architecture, interiors, and construction is becoming more human-centered, more integrated, and more intentional and the conversation was just the beginning. Last week, I had the privilege of joining an incredible panel discussion titled “Designing the Future: 2026 Trends in Building, Architecture & Interiors.”   Hosted by QAV – Quality Audio V

Designed by re.dzine, the Teen Room at Rocky Mountain Children’s Hospital offers a restorative escape for long-term patients. Guided by biophilic and neurodivergent design principles, the space blends nature, comfort, and creativity, transforming a once-clinical room into a joyful, healing environment for teens navigating extended hospital stays.