Space-Shifting for the Future A recent statistic by Heimtextil, the global textile trade fair, estimates that by 2030, the world will have 41 megacities with
Everybody wants their home to look good. It’s not always a matter of pride – it’s a matter of comfort. We don’t just feel cozy
Wallpaper Goes Big with Maxi Motifs & Large Scale Patterns for Trending Home Style William Morris made wallpaper fashionable in the 19th century with his nature
A Historic Hotel in Riga, Latvia Restyles its 18th-Century Origins Italian interior designer Elisabetta de Strobel marries French elegance and contemporary trends to reimagine the interior styling of
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
Trendspotting at KBIS 2018 The 2018 NKBA Kitchen and Bath Industry Show offers a first look at the latest design trends and product innovations for the
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
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
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
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
Man Glam Design Finds with just the right dose of testosterone discovered at ICFF, The International Contemporary Furniture Fair, the highlight of NYCxDesign. Click on
Learn how to make the most of your storage space in this article written by Karen LeBlanc for Interior Appeal Magazine. Click on the link
Note To Success, How Pretty Paper and the Handwritten Letter is Making a Comeback. Click on the link below to read the full article by
At the Architectural Digest Design Show in New York, I met up with design guru Todd Bracher to talk about his collaboration with Humanscale and his
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
Click on the link below to read the latest looks and trends in Tile Style. TileStyleArticle
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
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
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
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
Click on the link below to read the article appearing in La Palme Magazine by Karen LeBlanc Seeing Green: The 2017 Color of the Year,
click to read the article below by Karen LeBlanc appearing in La Palme Magazine: Palm Springs Modernism Week
Alternative Design Approaches
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
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
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
The 2017 New American Home
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
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.
Kitchen and Bath Trends in 2017
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
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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,
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
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
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
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
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
Rising Design Star & HGTV Personality Bobby Berk reveals his new collection of fashion-forward shower doors for Coastal Shower Doors. Berk talks with The
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
Art Basel Article written by Karen LeBlanc for Orange Appeal
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,
Against the Grain, article in Winter Park Magazine
A House Within a House, article in Florida Design Magazine
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The Tiny House Movement: Trend or Lifestyle Choice
Pantone’s 2017 Color of The Year Greenery Celebrates Color’s Curative Powers: The word “green” as it relates to the home, typically signifies environmentally-friendly features as
Decorating Solo, Utilizing Space for Self Expression written by Karen LeBlanc for LaPalme Magazine. LaPalme Magazine Article
A Design Article written by Karen LeBlanc published in Interior Appeal Magazine Architecture & Design Trends Article