What We’re Loving This January
- Sydni Hoffman
- Jan 9
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 21
A Collected Edit for the Start of 2026
January always arrives with a particular kind of quiet. The pace resets. The light shifts. We find ourselves craving spaces that feel grounded, softened, and lived in, not freshly “done,” but thoughtfully composed and curated overtime.
In the studio, that translates to a return to essentials: natural materials, honest texture, and pieces that perform for years to come. This month’s edit is less about what’s new and more about what’s enduring. The finishes, objects, and references we keep circling back to because they hold up in real life and keep getting better with time.
The palette we cannot stop reaching for
We’re loving warm neutrals that read like architecture rather than paint chips. Cream that feels like plaster. Beige that leans oat, not yellow. Taupe that holds the room down. Then, just enough pigment to make it feel human.
Right now, we’re drawn to:
Rich and moody tones that feel sun-warmed, not rustic
Browns, taupes and creams that act like a neutral, in conjunction with whites and off-whites
Deep, softened leather, wood, and aged metals, living finishes
Deeps greens, burgundy's, clays, eggplants, ochers, and mushrooms as punctuations
The goal is always the same: a palette that supports the home’s rhythm and lets texture do the heavy lifting.
Texture that reads as comfort
January is when we most appreciate the materials you can feel from across the room. Texture changes the emotional temperature of a space. Even the most minimal interior becomes inviting when the surfaces have depth.
On repeat in our studio conversations:
Relaxed linen with movement, not stiffness
Woven textiles that add softness with subtle pattern
Wool that look tailored but feel forgiving
Natural fibres layered together, not matched
We’re also leaning into quiet contrast: crisp upholstery against nubby throws, smooth stone beside woven baskets, a tailored sofa softened by a rumpled linen pillow.
Metals that feel aged and intentional
We love metal when it reads like it has a history. A finish that is too shiny can pull you out of the room. A finish with patina, softness, and warmth tends to disappear into the architecture in the best way.
This month’s studio favourites:
Burnished bronze and aged brass
Unlacquered brass that petina's overtime
Warm nickel that reads subtle and classic
Iron details that feel structural, not decorative
We’re always thinking about how metals will look a year from now, five years from now, and under different light throughout the day.
Sculptural forms that still feel livable
Our best rooms are never built on trends. They’re built on shapes that hold their own, even when everything else changes. This month we’re drawn to furniture with a sculptural silhouette, but practical scale and comfort.
Pieces we’re gravitating toward:
Curved profiles that soften hard architecture
Low, grounded seating with generous proportions
Occasional chairs that look like objects
Tables with weight, especially in natural materials
Sculptural does not need to mean precious. The goal is always “beautiful, but usable.”
The objects we keep styling with
We’re in a new seasons of maximalism. Styling should feel collected, not staged. We love objects that look like they came from somewhere: a trip, a market, a studio visit, a moment of genuine taste. Don't be afraid to style with objects that actually serve your lifestyle. If they're beautiful and functional for you, they're worth keeping out.
Currently on our styling radar:
Artisanal ceramics with imperfect edges
Stone catchalls that anchor surfaces
Large-scale vessels that hold their own without needing filler
Ceramic bowls that are beautiful and functional
A room needs the right objects, placed with intention. Here's what we're loving right now:
A January note on “newness”
We love the energy of a fresh start, but we’re more interested in homes that feel steady than homes that feel updated. January is the perfect time to edit what you already have, to make space for what matters, and to let the materials speak.
If you’re craving a reset, consider this your permission slip to choose the slow, timeless option. It almost always wins.
Studio Notes will be a monthly collected edit. If there’s a category you want us to cover next, lighting, textiles, vintage, or styling foundations, we’re listening.
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