While displaying photos on the fridge may seem convenient and cheerful, it can also lead to a feeling of clutter, notes interior designer Jennifer Weisberg. "Unframed photos, thrown together in a busy and unstructured manner, overwhelm the gaze and make the space feel tumultuous," she says.

Instead, she suggests, grab a hammer and some nails. "A bespoke gallery wall of (less than 10) special photos, framed uniformly, is a much better solution for highlighting family photos," Weisberg explains.

If your kitchen does feature open or glass shelving, be mindful as to what you're putting on display, Weisberg advises. "Given the frenzied pace of everyday life, dishes frequently get piled atop one another and miscellaneous cooking items end up buried," she says. "This makes a kitchen feel chaotic and can significantly increase anxiety."

She encourages people to be intentional about what they're keeping visible—use open shelving as a means to feature special glassware from your travels or a sentimental piece, the designer advises.

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“Mixed with more contemporary furniture and lighting, these finishes feel fresh and create spaces that are very intimate,” said New York designer Jennifer Weisberg.

Conclusively out: a perfectionist vibe, which Tami O’Malley, a designer in St. Charles, Ill., notes “is being replaced by authentic, cozy spaces.”

“We are no longer talking about slovenly, unkempt rooms,” says Jennifer Cohen, owner of JLW Interiors, who has observed an increased interest in thoughtful design from male clients. “Now we are speaking of men’s needs, interests, and styles being included in the design of a home.”

Careful selection of kitchen cabinets can prevent a white kitchen from being boring. ‘Select something with detail, like a raised panel with multiple layers of beading,’ advises Jennifer Weisberg, interior designer and owner of JLW Interiors. ‘This will give a simple white cabinet color a lot more depth.’

And consider glass-fronted cabinets, too. ‘Add some strategically placed glass cabinets to create visual interest,’ she says. ‘I like to utilize a textured or antiqued glass as it gives the white cabinets some separation so they look more refined and less blocky.’

Just as handles can add interest to a white room, so do kitchen faucets if you choose well. A white kitchen is a great backdrop for being bolder with your basic elements like faucets, appliances, fixtures, etc.

‘A custom metal cabinet pull or a beautiful faucet can act as jewelry for the home, and a white kitchen is the perfect base to allow these elements to shine,’ says Jennifer Weisberg.

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Jennifer Weisberg, interior designer and owner of JLW Interiors, told BI that the open-shelving kitchen trend usually looks a lot better on Instagram than it does in real life.

"Open shelving is so overdone at this point," she said. "It's also quite impractical, as very few people want to take the time to make sure their dishes and glassware are always perfectly organized."

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Make no mistake, TikTok isn't telling you to dress up like a tomato or paint your home a vibrant red. The term "evokes an aesthetic of breezy strolls along the seaside and Amalfi Coast picnics replete with vibrant fruits and whimsical tablecloth prints," explains Jennifer Weisberg, interior designer and owner of JLW Interiors. "This trend is having a moment that I feel is adjacent to the 'summer of European travel' craze: In a post-pandemic world, travel has been at the forefront of everyone’s mind."

“I don’t work with a stylist when photographing projects. Stylists certainly add objective expertise and value to a photo shoot. However, as a creative, I have a very specific vision of how I want my art to appear. My clients will also frequently end up purchasing the majority of accessories that I have selected and styled for a shoot. This is what completes my interior and is always included in the scope of work.”

“Not being consistent with flooring is a big mistake for a space with an open concept. Area rugs should be utilized to clearly define each space, but specifying a single material for the flooring will marry a living room with a kitchen or dining space.