Everything old is New-Wooo-Hooo! again.

Menswear carpet shown as well as commercial tile proposed throughout this showroom in plaids and stripes.

I have been bust with a wide array of different types of projects lately which has been an incredible treat... variety is the spice of life so they say! I absolutely HAD to take the time to create this blog post because everywhere around me in the industry... is all things: Retro! Retro! Retro!

Both this past Highpoint Market in October and very prominently at NeoCon 2026 we were delighted to see an overwhelming resurgence of what once was, represented by a thick presence of colors, patterns and textures that can only be classified as a retro comeback. It was NOT a mild influence. It was a complete flashback to the 60's and 70's.... across all design platforms. And it was glorious!

I love love LOVE that these colors and patterns are being used at large in Corporate / Commercial / Retail and Hospitality spaces! It couldn't be any more fun and nostalgic! Especially since we are talking about reception areas, congregating spaces, board rooms, breakout rooms, offices and systems furniture.

What does this mean for the folks at home?!?!? Well, honestly, it just means more of what's good... in that product crossover happens continually as we have discussed previously.

Gratuitously I am thrilled for my own clients, as I have several mid century projects going on right now and it has never been more enthralling being able to make the PERFECT selections because now more than ever before there is an incredibly ide product offering. (I will be able to delight in sharing my Mid Century project advancements in a few months... good things come to those who wait, but who don't have to wait very long because they hired a designer.)

While I am currently working within one of the busiest seasons of my design career, I am delighted at all of the new projects that are continually coming in. I am grateful for the educational events and experiences that I encounter week to week as a design professional, which allow me to be gain valuable insight to able to serve my clients. Navigating this constantly changing industry is real... and providing the most efficient, practical and sustainable options for my clients is always priority number one. These experiences shape who I am as a design professional and allow me to introduce the very best product solutions to my client base.

Current MId-Century modern client project that I am working on! Can't wait to share the final result!

Sometimes, when I attend design conferences and tradeshows I am in sheer awe of the marketing campaigns that are presented and being able to witness some of the amazing gadgets, accessories and tools used in the workplace and hospitality that are pure genius!

Signage manufacturing options displayed in a retro department store format, just brilliant!

Looking forward to sharing more with you now that summer is underway, there will be lots to share! I just need to make the time to do it!

Hugs from the design realm!

~A.O.