The Design Tourist explores the latest looks & trends in kitchen and bath design from Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Check out new design ideas and product launches revealed at KBIS from…

  In the chaos of a big city with its sensory overload and bustling daily life, I often find myself looking without really seeing what’s right in front of me.…

The 2018 NKBA Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and NAHB International Builders’ Show offer a first look at the latest design trends and product innovations for the home. App-driven appliances and smart…

Helsinki’s siren call to creatives around the world has distinguished the city as a UNESCO 2012 World Design Capital and a UNESCO Creative City. Design runs deep in Helsinki’s DNA…

  You’ve no doubt seen the blissful treehouses, fairy-tale castles, and chic apartments available on Airbnb, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably bookmarked a few as travel inspiration. The…

Good Design Takes Many Forms. Check out How Cake Becomes the Canvas  In just a few days, I’ll be sampling the sweet spot of design at The Americas Cake Fair (Cake…

Click on the link below to read an article on expert advice and tips for building a Midcentury Modern furniture collection. The article appears in Orange Appeal Magazine and is…

Design Ideas to Update Kitchen Style with Natural Stone My new contemporary kitchen gets its surface style from natural stone. As a decorator, stone is my go-to material for its…

 During the entire month of May, New York City is the global stage for international design on view in a multitude of shows and events collectively known as NYCxDesign. The…

Textile designer turned metalsmith, Annie Kantor, owner of AJK Design Studio, elevates unsightly air ducts and metal vents to the level of artistic elements with her collections of laser-cut metal…

Kiel Arto Design is a new company repurposing automotive steel into designer, one-of-a-kind tables. I’m intrigued by the artistic process that uncovers a rich patina by removing layers of paint…

  What’s new and next in luxury interiors. Cool products and design finds from the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. Automotive Inspired Furniture: Sleek, sexy yet masculine,…

The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc travels to the Coverings Show in Orlando, Florida, the largest, the global show for tile and stone bringing together tile producers from Italy, Spain and…

The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc takes us on a tour of three tiny homes at the Coverings Show in Orlando, Florida full of tile design ideas to live stylishly in…

The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc traveled to New York City for the Architectural Digest Design Show that brings together makers, artisans and luxury brands. Discover some of the latest trends…

Join The Design Tourist, Karen LeBlanc, on a tour of the 2017 New American Home designed and built by Phil Kean, of Phil Kean Design Group as a show home…

ILVE, the Italian manufacturer of luxury cooking appliances debuts its new 40-inch induction ranges providing more design flexibility for gourmet cooking capabilities and counter space. ILVE, with its rich legacy…

Get a handle on the latest styles for kitchen and bath hardware with Amerock as the trendsetting company shares some of the latest looks in kitchen and bath style from…

Simpson Door Company debuts several new interior and exterior doors that elevate the curb appeal and interior style of any home including on-trend pivot doors, weather-resistant designer doors in fashion…

Join The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc as she explores the latest kitchen and bath trends with Wellborn Cabinet Inc., including the tri-tone kitchen and Wellborn’s new Aspire Cabinetry, a seamless,…

Armstrong Flooring launches its new Vivero Collection of Flooring made of cultured diamond particles in 33 True-to-Life Colors. Vivero with Diamond 10 Technology is 100 percent waterproof so no swelling…

The Design Tourist, Karen LeBlanc brings you a first look at Silestone by Cosentino’s N-Boost Technology that creates quartz surfaces with more luster, saturated color and stain resistance. Check out…

ITALdoors debuts new Italian-made modern doors for the interior and exterior including several that appear on HGTV shows and on the pages of interior design magazines. The Design Tourist, Karen…

Learn the art of Material Mixology from Wilsonart, a trendsetter in surface style for the kitchen and bath. Check out design ideas and the latest looks for countertops, cabinets and…

  Rising Design Star & HGTV Personality Bobby Berk reveals his new collection of fashion-forward shower doors for Coastal Shower Doors. Berk talks with The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc about…

In this episode of The Design Tourist, host Karen LeBlanc travels to Deland, Florida for a tour of the historic Stetson Mansion, elaborately decorated for the holidays. Every year, owners…

In this episode, The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc travels to Miami Beach, Florida for Art Basel, a weeklong global arts gathering of artists, collectors, celebrities, models, moguls and more. Explore…

The Design Tourist, Karen LeBlanc,  Stays in Style at the Langham Place Hotel, in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, a boutique design hotel with a rich legacy. Stay in Style…