Often dismissed as an afterthought, the nook beneath the stairs has become prime real estate for creativity. Utah design pros are transforming these overlooked spaces—from clever storage solutions to statement-making style—proving that what’s underfoot can, and should, be unforgettable.
1. A four-level staircase in a Park City mountain residence revolves...
A curated canopy of verdant patterns and moody palettes, designed for rooms that breathe elegance and calm
1. Torrey Pines in Mineral, Thibaut, thibautdesign.com
2. Avon Canterbury on Manila Hemp, Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com
3. Flower Press Emerald Mural, Graham & Brown, grahambrown.com
4. Psalm in Alabaster, Schumacher, schumacher.com
5. Woodland Paper...
As fall festivities come to a close and snow begins to cap the mountains, families are preparing for the big feast. Thanksgiving is the best time to celebrate each other and give our gratitude to those we hold close. It can also be a stressful time of year for...
Grain Speak: From rift-sawn to end cut, the way wood is sliced shapes its character—and your design
Plain Sawn (Flat Sawn)
The most common cut, showing cathedral-like grain patterns with bold, flowing lines. Classic and warm, it brings movement and variation to floors, cabinetry and furniture.
Quarter Sawn
Cut at a 90-degree angle...
Arches, circles and sculptural curves dominated the 2025 Utah Valley Parade of Homes, affirming that our love of rounded forms and flowing contours is no passing phase. Softened lines and silhouettes have redefined how we want our spaces to look and feel: more natural, more relaxed. And, dare we...
Let autumnal tones, textures and motifs usher in an extended season of stylish outdoor living
1. Triple Pinecone Wind Chime, $68, The Garden Store, SLC, @thegardenstoresaltlake 2. Pomegranate & Pumpkin Cornucopia Live 20-inch Wreath, $100, Williams Sonoma, SLC, williams-sonoma.com 3. Sasha Outdoor Sconce, $895, Hammerton Studio, studio.hammerton.com 4. Atlas 36” Round...
Once considered dated, skirted furniture now feels fresh—embracing sharp pleats, flowing ruffles and modern silhouettes to balance and layer into today’s chicest spaces
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Utah Style & Design teamed with Kravet's mountain west team to host an educational event for Utah's design community on October 8, 2025. Photos by Janette Erickson and Taylor Spencer Photography.
This past week, our editorial team had the pleasure of joining forces with Kravet and a host of...
Wood, nature’s most enduring material, takes the spotlight in interiors where contrast is key and variety thrives
The design world’s love affair with nature shows no signs of slowing. Spaces that feel authentic, calming and connected to the earth remain at the forefront, driven by a devotion to organic textures...
As demonstrated at the recent 2025 St. George Area Parade of Homes, there’s no better way to elevate and energize a room’s style than with a high-flying light fixture overhead
Photos by Brad Mee
A constellation of varied Nelson Bubble pendant lights drifts across this ceiling, casting a soft, sculptural glow...