16 AUTUMN 2026 PUBLISHED BY ASPIRE ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Comments and suggestions: amy.sneider@aspiredh.com. For product or project consideration: submissions@aspiredh.com. Advertising rates, deadlines and information: advertising@aspiredh.com. Subscription information: Call toll free 833.260.3379 or email custsvc_aspire@fulcoinc.com. Single-issue copies and past issues: magdogs.com/aspire-design-and-home. aspire design and home is published quarterly by: ASPIRE ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. All rights reserved ©2026. Reproduction of the articles or photos contained herein without the express written consent of ASPIRE ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. is strictly prohibited. Not responsible for typographical errors. aspire design and home (USPS 22790), Volume 18, Issue 3, Fall 2026. Periodical postage paid at Cornwall, NY 12518 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to aspire design and home PO Box 3000, Denville, NJ 07834. PRESIDENT / CEO STEVEN MANDEL EDITOR IN CHIEF ART DIRECTOR AMY SNEIDER PUBLISHER MELANIE BROWN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION GLYPH CO MANAGING EDITOR DANINE ALATI COPY EDITOR KAREN BROWN FEATURE EDITORS PAUL HAGEN DEB MARTIN CONTRIBUTING EDITORS JORGE S. ARANGO MURRYE BERNARD THOMAS CONNORS GWEN DONOVAN CARA GIBBS KELSEY MULVEY SALOMÉ STONYS WEB EDITOR KELLY WALTERS WEB CONTRIBUTING EDITORS GWEN DONOVAN NICOLE HADDAD ANDREW JOSEPH SHERRY MOELLER KELSEY MULVEY CHRISTINA VALHOULI PROJECT MANAGER LYDIA FITZGERALD MARKETING COORDINATOR MILEKA LAWSON SALES FRONT ROW NYC FISHER MEDIA GROUP CIRCULATION DIRECTOR THOMAS SMITH CONTROLLER KATE VARELA AP/AR ADMINISTRATOR ALYSSA VALERIO Fresh Takes on Kitchens + Cabinetry AN OPEN-AND-SHUT CASE “We’re seeing a return to permanence over trends. The most memorable kitchens feel connected to the architecture of the home and are built with materials that age beautifully. Natural woods, expressive stone, handcrafted cabinetry and living metals bring warmth, depth and a sense of longevity that never feels tied to a particular moment.” — PATRICE NICHOLE McCOLLUM, patricenichole.com “We’re noticing millwork that looks like furniture with hidden storage.” — MOLLY TORRES PORTNOF, dateinteriors.com “Skirted cabinetry is replacing the all-wood-panel look in a lot of our projects. It definitely softens the space and feels more collected than a wall of matching panels.” — AILEEN WARREN, jacksonwarreninteriors.com “Plaster vent hoods are definitely having a moment, as well as honed marble countertops that carry up the backsplash. These little touches are giving kitchens a softer, more monolithic look.” — HATTIE SPARKS COLLINS, hattiesparks.com “More daring colors for cabinetry — white is still a good neutral, but color is in. Brass is still a timeless staple for hardware.” — KARA ADAM, karaadaminteriors.com “I always begin with the stone because it becomes the foundation for every material that follows. Furniture- inspired islands, layered warm lighting instead of bright overhead fixtures, sculptural countertop edge details and statement hardware are defining today’s luxury kitchens.” — JENNI LAURI, lauridesignstudio.com “Cabinetry has become one of the strongest expressions of craftsmanship in the home. Painted white kitchens are giving way to warmer, more natural palettes, and richly stained woods that celebrate the material variations rather than conceal them. We’re also seeing softer painted finishes in earthy greens, warm taupes, mushroom tones and muted charcoal used as accents.” — HEIDI TATE, tateinteriors.com FALL 2026 Step into extraordinary. Explore one of our three area showrooms, including the newly renovated Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom in Manhattan. Experience an immersive setting where expert consultants and on-site chefs personalize your visit, showcase innovative appliances, and help you realize your dream kitchen. An invitation to inspire Schedule your showroom appointment Manhattan I New Jersey I Long Island