Built America Magazine | South
She sees designers as gatekeepers — filtering what enters the home based not just on beauty, but on values. “Sustainability isn’t a label. It’s a responsibility,” she says. “And our clients rely on us to get it right.” Trend-Aware, Not Trend-Driven “I love a good trend — if it serves a purpose,” Esther says with a smile.
Countersplash, microcement, and color drenching.
“Counter splash looks great and cleans easily — perfect for families. Microcement is incredibly durable. And color drenching? It’s such a fun, dramatic shift for the right space.” She also embraces the return of warm wood tones — mixing light and dark to add warmth and contrast. But for Esther, trends are only valuable when they enhance the client’s real life. “We’re not designing for Instagram,” she says.
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Among her current favorites?
“We’re designing for real people.”
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