If 2025 was the year of quiet luxury , 2026 is about intentional luxury ...homes that tell a story, balance emotion with purpose, and remind us that the most beautiful spaces are the ones designed to be lived in. Across architecture, interiors, and lifestyle, design is leaning into meaning. We’re seeing homeowners and designers alike shift from excess to essence: curating materials that endure, rituals that ground us, and layouts that reflect how we actually live. Below, exp