You don't need a clear vision or a finished Pinterest board to hire an interior designer. You just need a space that isn't working and some trust that the right team can get you there. Here's exactly what happens when you reach out to SSID.

When Austin interior designer Sarah Stacey was invited to participate in Kips Bay Dallas, she had six weeks and one clear instinct: start with the fireplace. What followed was a custom 3D-printed lion inspired by medieval Hellmouth imagery, and a masterclass in designing a room around a bold idea.

Quiet luxury has dominated interiors with linen sofas, sandwashed floors, and carefully muted palettes. But for designer Sarah Stacey, sameness isn’t luxury. In this guide, she explains why maximalism — when edited with intention — creates calmer, more personal spaces through color, pattern, and layered storytelling.

Why do design trends feel so stressful? Interior designer Sarah Stacey explains how to read trends without panic, overconsumption, or unnecessary replacement.

If 2025 was the era of quiet luxury, 2026 is ready to push past it. From high-chroma color to playful details and modern medieval influence, interior designer Sarah Stacey shares the design trends clients are embracing next.

Sarah Stacey Interior Design’s debut room at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, a layered study in curated maximalism and narrative design.