While it is great to see new design products in person at trade shows and markets, it is even better to see them used by designers with real expertise in person. In my recent Pasadena Showcase House of Design tour, I noticed some of these products and design trends that you might want to consider in your next project.

Let’s see what design takeaways I noticed that you could be considering.

1. Wallcovering in every room

We know designers love wallpaper and layering in finishes, but it was really apparent in this lovely home tour. Grasscloths, bold florals, geometrics, textures…all these were used effectively and in the same room in some occasions! Whether it is used wrapping all the walls, inside a bookcase, within paneling or on the ceiling (seen on down the post) using wallcoverings to create interest is definitely on trend.

This large scale, organic patterned grasscloth was featured in panels in the family room designed by Tocco Finale Home. *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

A cork wallcovering with metallic background added depth and richness in the bookcases in the library designed by Stephanie Hatten, SH Interiors, *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

Wallpaper in the laundry room….YES! I’ve had so many people worry about wallpaper in bathrooms and laundry rooms, but when the rooms are ventilate properly, there is no reason to fret. Designer: Denise Bosley Interiors, *Pasadena Showcase House of Design.*

Love the organic feel of this bold paper in the sunroom. It really brought the outdoors in. Designed by James Hernandez Interior Design, *Pasadena Showcase House of Design.*

Think wallpaper is too feminine? In this gentleman’s quarters designed by Interiors by Ranalli, a marbleized look paper added luxury and softened all the paneling just enough. *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

This wallpaper was used in a small hallway that was mostly white painted cabinetry. It needed the color and design of this paper to give it life. Bedroom designed by Samantha Williams Interior Design. *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

Where would spaces without much furniture get any kind of personality if it wasn’t for wallpaper? Room designed by Rachel Duarte Design, *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

Repetitive stripes add a coastal, preppy vibe to this beautiful guest bedroom. Bedroom designed by Samantha Williams Interior Design. *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

This paper was used in the 3 different colorways in 3 different small rooms in the cabana. Such an interesting way to weave these rooms together but not exactly duplicate. *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

2. Bistro shelving

I hope all my clients are seeing this post because I’ve introduced bistro shelving to several of them and I want them to see how these designers have incorporated this popular look into these rooms. It’s such a light-weight looking option to floating shelves or open cabinets. I like how it just helps add layers in to the spaces.

I loved these I found at KBIS and can’t wait to see some of the ones I’m proposing installed.

The linear styled, satin brass finish has a casual vibe in the pool cabana. Designed by The Art of Room Design, *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

Polished brass bistro shelving in the library, designed by SH Interiors. *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

This bistro shelving gives a light and classic look in the kitchen, letting that range hood take center stage. Jeanne Chung of Cozy, Stylish, Chic. *Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2022.*

3. Don’t ignore your ceilings!

Well, this was certainly a stand out for me. There was not a plain white ceiling to be found! They all had some kind of special treatment…coffers, paneling, wallpaper or painting, it was a real treat to see how the ceilings completed each room’s design.