BIZZY LIZZY HOUSE AND GARDEN CLUB What a wonderful privilege it was to speak to the members of the Bizzy Lizzy House and Garden Club at the Jagersbosch Community Centre on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, about the evolution of interior design and the trends we are seeing in 2026! We discussed, among other things, how our living and working spaces are changing; the growing popularity of open-plan and multifunctional spaces; clever built-in storage; quiet luxury; wellness design; smart

The way we live has changed dramatically over the past few years. Our homes have evolved from places of rest into spaces where we work, entertain, exercise, learn, and relax. As lifestyles become increasingly dynamic, interior design has responded with one of the most significant trends of the decade: flexible and multifunctional design. Rather than assigning a single purpose to each room, today's homes are designed to adapt effortlessly throughout the day and over the years.

From comprehensive design projects to online design and expert consultations—finding the right level of design support for every home and every homeowner. Changing lifestyles are changing the way we design our homes. This topic sits at the heart of our daily lives, yet often evolves so gradually that we don’t always notice it. Interior design has always reflected the way people live. It is, in many ways, a visual record of society’s priorities, habits, aspirations, and challe

Interior design in 2026 is no longer just about creating beautiful spaces—it is about designing homes that support our lifestyles, reflect our personalities, and improve our wellbeing. Our homes have become places where we work, entertain, relax, exercise and reconnect with family, making thoughtful design more important than ever. Rather than following short-lived trends, the focus has shifted towards creating timeless spaces that are comfortable, sustainable, technologicall

When people think about interior design, colour is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Yet one of the most influential design elements is often the one that receives the least attention: texture. Texture is what transforms a room from simply looking beautiful to feeling beautiful. It adds warmth, depth, personality and comfort, creating interiors that invite you to relax, connect and truly experience the space. Whether your style is modern minimalist, contemporary, cl

As an interior designer, one of the most rewarding challenges is transforming a compact space into a home that feels spacious, elegant and effortlessly functional. Whether you're living in a stylish apartment, a coastal holiday home, or a compact family residence, one thing remains true: exceptional interior design is never defined by the size of a home, but by how intelligently the space is planned. Some of the world's most beautiful homes are surprisingly modest in size. Th

AI is rapidly transforming interior design, but the most successful projects occur when AI is used as a design tool rather than a design replacement. The homeowners and designers who gain the greatest value from AI are those who understand both its strengths and its limitations. BEFORE AFTER How Homeowners Can Use AI Effectively 1. Visualize Ideas Before Spending Money One of AI's greatest strengths is helping homeowners explore possibilities quickly. Instead of trying to ima