When people say a home “looks expensive” they rarely mean bigger. They likely mean intentional. Elevated. Cohesive. The kind of space that feels thoughtfully designed rather than pieced together like a set in a showroom. The good news? Making your home look more luxurious and elevated doesn’t always require a full renovation. Often, it’s about removing dated elements and refining the details potential buyers will immediately notice. These five design shifts will dramatically

For over a decade, millennial grey dominated interiors. It was safe, neutral, easy, and did its job. In 2026, the design world has officially moved on. The replacement for millennial grey isn’t one single color. Today’s interiors are about emotion, texture, and depth. Homes are no longer designed just to photograph well, but rather to feel lived in. It’s a mindset shift toward warmth, character, and intentionality. Here’s what’s taking its place and where to shop the look. S

820 N 8th Avenue #24 A modern townhome at Center 8 in the heart of Roosevelt Triangle. Listed by Carlos Moreno, Brokered by DWEL LLC If you’ve been waiting for a downtown Phoenix home that actually delivers on the lifestyle promise — walkability, design, privacy, and ease — this is the one worth paying attention to. Welcome to 820 N 8th Avenue #24 , located at Center 8 Townhomes; a boutique, gated community tucked into the Roosevelt Triangle, where modern architecture meets

Modern, even contemporary, homes tend to get a bad rep. Clean lines, open layouts, and modern updates; people love to call them cold , soulless , or too sleek . And honestly? I have to agree. From a foundational standpoint, that is what modern design is. It's simple...minimalistic, but there's a difference between a modern home and a sterile one. The goal isn’t to 'soften' modern design until it loses its edge. It’s to add warmth intentionally . Here are ten designer approv