Darla Chapman Ripley at Compass Real Estate

🏡”House Beautiful” May 26, 2026:

“One design choice I’m personally moving away from is kitchens that feel overly sterile and perfectly uniform,” says designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett. “For a while, everything was leaning ultra-minimal with bright white cabinetry, flat finishes, no personality, and spaces that felt more like showrooms than homes. Clients are craving warmth again.”

She notes a shift toward layered, lived-in spaces with natural wood tones, painted cabinetry, unlacquered metals, furniture-style details, and more craftsmanship. “The trend of copying the exact same ‘Instagram kitchen’ is overdone,” she says.

Designer Stephanie Wiott shares a similar view. “We’re moving away from overly stark, bright white spaces where everything feels too polished or coordinated,” she says. “People are craving warmer, more personal, layered homes we call ‘Grandma chic.’”

She notes that timeless design comes from mixing natural materials, vintage pieces, and finishes that age well, creating homes that feel lived-in and personal rather than showroom-perfect.”

Photos from my listing at 10107 Cromwell Dr, Dallas 75229
4/2.5/2, 2324 sq ft, $782,100
Contact me for details. See how color can enhance the charm and character of a great home. 🥰

🏡”House Beautiful,” May, 2026 issue: Designers talk color!

“One design choice I’m personally moving away from is kitchens that feel overly sterile and perfectly uniform,” says designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett. “For a while, everything was leaning ultra-minimal with bright white cabinetry, flat finishes, no personality, and spaces that felt more like showrooms than homes. Clients are craving warmth again.”

She notes a shift toward layered, lived-in spaces with natural wood tones, painted cabinetry, unlacquered metals, furniture-style details, and more craftsmanship. “The trend of copying the exact same ‘Instagram kitchen’ is overdone,” she says.

Designer Stephanie Wiott shares a similar view. “We’re moving away from overly stark, bright white spaces where everything feels too polished or coordinated,” she says. “People are craving warmer, more personal, layered homes we call ‘Grandma chic.’”

She notes that timeless design comes from mixing natural materials, vintage pieces, and finishes that age well, creating homes that feel lived-in and personal rather than showroom-perfect.”
📸Photos from 10107 Cromwell Dr, Dallas 75229. 4/2.5/2 $782,100 2324 sq ft. 👉🏻Comment, text or DM me for details. ✨Experience how color can enhance a great home’s charm and character.

10107 Cromwell Dr, Dallas 75225, JUST LISTED! Located within the hidden gem of a 4-street neighborhood, Walnut Gardens. Think “Midway Hollow-Northwest.” 4/2.5/2, 2324 sqft, remodeled and wonderful. Contact me. Would love to show it to you!

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