We’re featured in BC Living’s 2026 Interior Design Trends Article

We’re proud to be featured in BC Living in the article 9 Trends Designers Predict Will Define Character-Filled Homes in 2026 written by Michelle Hopkins. The editorial explores how British Columbia interior designers are approaching residential design, prioritizing intention, warmth, and longevity for the year ahead.

The article brings together insights from three B.C. designers, including Sarah Gallop, to outline how interiors are evolving beyond stark minimalism toward spaces that feel comfortable, grounded, and built to last.

Throughout the feature, Sarah speaks to the shift in how people are choosing to furnish and live in their homes.

“Furniture continues to soften—curved lines are still popular, but in a more subtle, refined way. Pieces feel more generous and inviting, not overly sculptural.”

That shift goes beyond aesthetics. It’s also changing how clients make decisions about what they bring into their spaces, with more emphasis on longevity over quick turnarounds.

“We’re also seeing clients invest in fewer, better-quality pieces that are well-made and will last, rather than filling rooms quickly.”

It’s a direction that aligns closely with how we approach residential design, where comfort, function, and long-term use are considered from the start.

Projects Featured from Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

The BC Living article includes imagery and references from several Sarah Gallop Design Inc. residential projects.

Komorebi, located in South Delta, is featured alongside insights into comfort-driven interiors, with imagery that reflects the project’s soft, inviting approach to everyday living.

Jewel on the Bluff, also located in Delta, is highlighted by its kitchen space, where wood finishes, fewer upper cabinets, and furniture-style details come forward.

Opalite, located in Richmond, is included in the discussion of natural flooring, with imagery emphasizing warm wood tones and grounded material finishes.

What This Feature Means to Our Studio

Being included in BC Living is meaningful to our team. The publication has long been a respected voice in British Columbia’s design and lifestyle space, and this feature places our work within a wider conversation about how homes are being designed and lived in today.

It is also an opportunity to share our residential projects with a broader audience and to see them represented alongside peers whose work we respect. We’re grateful for the inclusion and for the opportunity to contribute to an editorial that reflects where residential design is heading in 2026.

For the full list of trends, read the full article 9 Trends Designers Predict Will Define Character-Filled Homes in 2026, on the BC Living website.