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  • ASID Announces 2026–2027 National Board of Directors

    ASID Announces 2026–2027 National Board of Directors

    The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its National Board of Directors for 2026-2027. Board leadership is effective October 1, 2026.

    “The strength of ASID has always been rooted in the expertise and diversity of its volunteer leadership,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer of ASID. “Our incoming Board reflects the breadth of today’s design profession, bringing together accomplished practitioners, industry leaders and advocates who understand both the opportunities and the challenges shaping our future. Their leadership will help ensure ASID continues to elevate the profession, support our members and demonstrate the value of design in improving the way people live, work and thrive.”
    The 2026–2027 National Board of Directors includes:

    • Chair: Shundra Harris, FASID, NCIDQ, RID
    • Chair-Elect: Laura McDonald Stewart, FASID, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP
    • Past Chair: Elizabeth Von Lehe, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP ID+C

    Directors-at-Large

    • Joni Burden, ASID, NCIDQ
    • David Cordell, FASID, LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador
    • Caroline P. Gama, ASID Allied, CAPS, Green AP
    • Dina Lamanna, ASID, NCIDQ
    • Kristie Nicoloff, ASID, NCIDQ, RID, IIDA
    • Kendra Ordia, ASID
    • Veronica Sanders, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

    Industry Partner Representatives

    • Paul Adams, ASID Affiliate
    • Lauren Corbin, ASID Affiliate
    • Jennifer Nye, ASID Affiliate

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  • Interior design trends to look out for in 2027

    Interior design trends to look out for in 2027

    Looking towards 2027, interior design trends are evolving from cool-toned, overly staged interiors. Instead, buyers will be looking for warmth and designs that feel grounded. While the cooler color palette of grey and white hues has been popular in the last decade, warm neutrals, earth tones and natural wood cabinetry will take center stage next year in new home construction.

    While open floor layouts will carry into 2027, buyers have been prioritizing more privacy, defined zones and flexible rooms for work and quiet. This is also likely to continue in next year’s interior design trends.

    Throughout 2026, we have seen buyers’ desire for wellness-focused features such as natural light, quieter spaces and spa-style baths. This drive for wellness-inspired design will continue, as buyers seek interiors that reflect and improve their daily routines.

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  • Danielian Associates Architects + Planners Acquires Irwin Partners Architects

    Danielian Associates Architects + Planners Acquires Irwin Partners Architects

    Danielian Associates Architects + Planners (DA) announced that Irwin Partners Architects (IPA) joined the team as a Danielian Associates company.

    Bringing together two of Orange County’s longest-standing residential design firms, the partnership expands the expertise and resources available to clients while preserving the trusted relationships, personalized service and experienced team that have defined IPA for more than 60 years.

    IPA, as a Danielian Associates company, will continue serving its clients through the same leadership, project teams, and client relationships, now supported by Danielian’s well-versed design teams.

    Together, the firms offer expanded expertise in senior housing, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, affordable housing, build-to-rent, multifamily, mixed-use, master-planned communities and community planning, creating a stronger team ready to serve the evolving housing market across the country.

     

    “For nearly six decades, Danielian has been committed to exceptional residential design and lasting client relationships,” said John Danielian, AIA, LEED AP, President of Danielian Associates. “IPA has built an outstanding reputation through its talented team and trusted client partnerships. Together, we are creating an even stronger firm while maintaining the values that have defined both organizations.”

     

    Joining DA allows us to build on everything our clients already value about Irwin Partners,” said Greg Irwin, head of Irwin Partners Architects. “The people they know and trust remain the same. We now have more resources behind our team to better serve them.”

    Together, Danielian Associates and Irwin Partners are building on more than a century of combined residential design experience, creating a stronger platform to serve clients with the same trusted relationships, expanded expertise and greater resources for the future. Danielian Associates Architects + Planners proudly announces that Irwin Partners Architects has joined the team as a Danielian Associates company.

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  • Residential construction spending averages $877.1 billion in June

    Residential construction spending averages $877.1 billion in June

    On Aug. 3, 2026, the United States Census Bureau released its Monthly Construction Spending in June 2026 report. According to the report, residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $877.1 billion in June, 0.3% (±1.3%)* below the revised May estimate of $879.9 billion.

    Total construction spending during June 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,166.5 billion, 0.1% (±0.8%)* below the revised May estimate of $2,168.5 billion. The June figure is 3.2% below the June 2025 estimate of $2,237.7 billion. During the first six months of this year, construction spending amounted to $1,046.9 billion, 3.5% below the $1,084.5 billion for the same period in 2025.

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