Celebrating Wellness by Design: Sarah Barnard Design Receives Best of Houzz Award
We’re excited to share that Sarah Barnard Design has been recognized by the global Houzz community with the Best of Houzz 2026 award for Design.
As our homes play a bigger role in our lives, this recognition feels especially meaningful. It’s more than just about looks; it affirms our belief in caring design, holistic wellbeing, and the strong link between our spaces and our health.
Designing for the Senses and the Soul
This award is especially meaningful because it comes from the homeowners in the Houzz community. Only the top 3% of over 3 million home professionals are recognized for having the most popular designs, as chosen by millions of users. When people save our photos, share ideas, and connect with our work, it shows a real desire for spaces that not only look good but also feel good.
Sarah Barnard Design is known for creating personalized, restorative spaces. By using biophilic design, sustainable materials, and understanding sensory needs, Sarah crafts homes that feel like true sanctuaries. From peaceful coastal retreats to earthy living spaces that bring nature inside, each project reflects the people who live there. This award honors our personal, wellness-focused approach that connects with so many.
A Tradition of Excellence
This 2026 award is another proud moment in our history with Houzz. We’re truly grateful for the community’s ongoing support, which has now brought us our 12th Houzz honor.
From favorites like the Ocean View Penthouse to our latest projects, your support inspires us to keep exploring what makes a home healthy and happy. This decade of recognition shows our dedication to blending environmental responsibility with great design. We’re committed to growing with our clients and to the value of thoughtful, wellness-focused design.
Nature-Inspired Color Trends
Every year, major paint brands choose a color of the year. They devote a lot of time and research to color choices, and often, the choices reflect what consumers want and need in their lives at a given point in time, rather than being predictive.
What do the color choices this year tell us about what we want from our homes? Many of the paint picks this year are grounding, represent a back-to-basics simplicity, and encourage pause to enjoy small, but significant moments.
There are a number of greens and browns on offer this year, but two of the most effective at eliciting calm, and are useful tools for rewilding, are Dunn-Edward’s Midnight Garden and Benjamin Moore’s Silhouette.
Begin Your Design Journey
Are you inspired to transform your own home into a personalized space that nurtures your well-being? We would love to hear about your vision, your needs, and what home means to you.
