See highlights from Day 1 of HD Expo 2026, where the industry has come together for inspiration, connection, and a portal into possibility. From the Women in Design Awards breakfast to unforgettable networking and education—it has been an incredible start.

Pantone announces Cloud Dancer as its 2026 Color of the Year. hubs.ly/Q03XqrMB0

Discover how integrating smarter tile, millwork, and custom art solutions can elevate your next project—enhancing both function and visual impact: hubs.ly/Q03Q384Z0

French & French Interiors weave Santa Fe’s rich history into a soulful retreat rooted in place. hubs.ly/Q03Q6JHZ0

Quality Branded and GRT Architects turn the Midtown Manhattan site into a bold, multi-level Mexican restaurant. hubs.ly/Q03Q6JmJ0

London firm StudioJill reimagines a Jacobean manor in England. hospitalitydesign.com/news/b…

Detroit bounces back as a creative mecca, Trump bulldozes a 123-year-old White House landmark, and more in this week’s Five on Friday. hospitalitydesign.com/news/f…

The Brooklyn Mirage is set to be demolished, 50 Best reveals an extended list of top hotels, and more in this week’s Five on Friday. hospitalitydesign.com/news/f…

LEGO and Nike envision a modular playground in Shanghai, the negative impact of the ongoing government shutdown, and more in this week’s Five on Friday. hospitalitydesign.com/news/f…

Cohousing acts as a solution to climate change, Zara taps top designers to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and more in this week’s Five on Friday. hospitalitydesign.com/news/f…

Moreau Kusunoki leads the five-year renovation of Paris’ Centre Pompidou, Manifest debuts a new DC location, and more in this week’s Five on Friday. hospitalitydesign.com/news/f…

London- and Los Angeles-based studio Fettle imbues Sirrah with bold supper club glamour. hubs.ly/Q03K3qGN0

Austin-based hospitality company Bunkhouse continues to expand its footprint in Texas. hubs.ly/Q03K3wP80

Social wellness brand Othership debuts a 6,500-square-foot space in Williamsburg. hubs.ly/Q03K3xqg0

BERMANFALK Hospitality Group has appointed Shannon Seay as its new vice president of customer experience. hubs.ly/Q03K3nR80

Rockwell Group’s room-to-rooftop transformation ushers the W New York – Union Square hotel into a new era. hubs.ly/Q03K3m-l0

A full-scale renovation infuses the oceanfront property with sun-washed textures and coastal elegance. hubs.ly/Q03K3n7l0

The refreshed Italy property channels Neapolitan charm across its suites and amenities. hubs.ly/Q03K3mwy0

Luura, a new Morgans Originals brand, is set to open two serene escapes on the island of Paros. hubs.ly/Q03K3mNd0

Lisbon-based designer Cristina Jorge de Carvalho crafts the Portuguese hillside retreat’s new House Collection. hubs.ly/Q03K3mJK0