"Wiott grew up in a family of crafters, builders, and DIYers. 'My grandma did her own pottery, she sewed her own curtains, she reupholstered her own furniture. She actually had her own kiln in her laundry room in the basement,' Wiott says...' (interior design) was pretty organic with me.'”
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"AT SWD, WE LAYER TEXTURES... TO CREATE INTIMATE, REFLECTIVE SPACES..."
"Deep, saturated tones like forest green, midnight blue, aubergine, and even rich blacks will dominate in 2025. At SWD, we layer textures within these palettes to create intimate, reflective spaces. This trend encourages personal expression through color and offers an alternative to past years' airy, neutral rooms.”
"we're leaning into creamy beiges, terracotta accents..."
"Minimalism in 2025 isn’t about stripping everything down to the bare essentials—it’s about embracing simplicity with warmth and texture. At SWD, we’re leaning into creamy beiges, terracotta accents, and organic materials like raw wood and stone. These elements create functional yet soulful spaces, offering comfort without clutter.”
- architectural digest pro
- business of home
- homes & gardens
"There are a few keys to an agrarian castle like this one. 'Step one: No shiplap!' says designer Stephanie Wiott. 'It is so overused and while it’s an easy way to add texture, it has to be done in small doses. Since it’s become so overdone, and synonymous with farmhouse, it screams dated.' And go darker: Blah neutrals are a signature of the hackneyed farmhouse look."
"Throughout the home, our base color is still typically some shade of white, and then we add all the unique color options from these. We decide on where it makes sense, or where we can get away with something a little—or a lot—more fun! For instance, we recently did a home and found a fun wallpaper of Ben Franklin blowing a gum bubble. We loved it, the client agreed to it, and we then decided it would be fun in the workout room! It’s so exciting every time you walk into that room; the client has said that it actually makes him want to work out now!"
"‘Luckily for us, we have a local gem that is our go to for window treatments. They are a local Indiana Trade and so close that we can walk to their shop! The team at Drapery Street, located in Carmel, Indiana, is well versed in all their product lines and the quality of their work is simply beautiful.’"
"Throws and pillows in warm tones and heavy textures in your bedrooms and on sofas and accent chairs are not only beautiful, they are perfect for keeping warm on a crisp fall day... As the temperatures start to become cooler, add warmth to any space by incorporating layers of warm, soft texture."
- men's journal
- the interior collective
- camille styles
"Coined 'Modern Heritage,' consumers are expected to merge classic furniture trends with updated silhouettes. '[It] celebrates classic details by integrating them with streamlined elements,' shared Stephanie Wiott of Stephanie Wiott Designs. 'It’s the sophisticated fusion of past and present, where intricate crown moldings and wainscoting coexist with clean lines, bold patterns, and modern materials."
"Due to the scale of the project, the biggest challenge of the design was ensuring the grand spaces still felt intimate while allowing the home’s luxury elements to shine. Working with a dimensional yet timeless material palette, Stephanie added depth and character to the light-filled open floor plan to create a welcoming feeling throughout."
"Since brown has been having a moment all year, it came as no surprise when Pantone announced 2025’s color of the year, Mocha Mousse. Creamy neutrals like Mocha Mousse create inviting, beautiful, luxe spaces and Stephanie Wiott of Stephanie Wiott Designs is predicting warm color palettes paired with minimalism will be everywhere next year."
