Our 2026 Interior Design Resolutions

At Studio Rhodes, we believe your home should evolve with you, quietly supporting your lifestyle, sparking creativity, and reflecting your unique personality. As a Denver-based luxury interior design studio specializing in full home renovations, kitchen and bath design, and home furnishings, we see design as more than aesthetics. It is a tool for living well.

As we step into 2026, we are embracing a set of design intentions that will shape how we work, create, and live this year. Whether you are planning a full home renovation, redesigning a single room, or simply craving a fresh perspective, these resolutions offer a thoughtful framework for designing with intention, clarity, and confidence.

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A serene primary bathroom renovation in Denver, designed with natural stone, custom storage, and soft, layered details to create a calming retreat.

1. Prioritize Function, Then Layer in Beauty

No matter how beautiful a space may be, if it does not work for your life, it is not good design. In 2026, we are doubling down on function-first interiors. Every project begins by understanding how each room needs to support you, whether that is cooking, working, resting, or gathering. From there, we layer in color, texture, and form, ensuring your Denver home is both highly functional and visually compelling. Thoughtful planning early on also helps reduce stress later, keeping decisions clear and the process organized.

2. Embrace Color With Confidence

This year, we are moving beyond the fear of bold color. When used intentionally, color brings warmth, emotion, and personality into a home. From moody palette’s to patterned wallcoverings and expressive upholstery, color becomes a powerful storytelling tool. It allows your home to feel personal, layered, and distinctly yours.

3. Let Every Room Earn Its Keep

Many homes have spaces that sit unused or underutilized. In 2026, we are reimagining those rooms into meaningful, multifunctional spaces. Libraries become lounges. Dining rooms become everyday gathering places. By problem-solving layouts and circulation early, we help homes work harder while maintaining design intent and respecting budget priorities.

A tailored home office designed as part of a full home renovation in Denver, blending custom millwork with soft textiles and warm, natural materials.

4. Make It Personal

Homes are craving character again. We continue to source antiques, vintage pieces, and one-of-a-kind finds that bring depth and history into modern interiors. Incorporating heirlooms and personal objects creates spaces that feel lived in rather than staged.

5. Stay Grounded in Process

Good interior design does not happen by accident. It is the result of a thoughtful, well-managed process. Our refined process guides clients through discovery, design, implementation, and final reveal. Our role is to be a trusted design partner, helping navigate decisions, solve challenges as they arise, and keep projects aligned with the original vision, timeline, and investment.

What are your design intentions for 2026? We would love to hear how you hope your home will support your life in the year ahead.

Thanks for being here,

Sarah Rhodes

Founder, Studio Rhodes