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WHAT'S ON BOARD THIS SEASON

FROM KATIE'S DESK

Spring Arrived, and So Did a Whole New Set of Obsessions

Every season, we do a reset. We pull inspiration from the projects we're living inside of, the things filling our feeds, the books on our nightstands, and the materials we keep reaching for. And every time, a palette emerges that feels less like a trend and more like a collective exhale.

This spring, that exhale looks like Sherwin-Williams Cascade Green built floor-to-ceiling in a mudroom with dark oak and brass. It looks like Borastapeter's new tulip wallpaper paired with a soft stripe in the same warm sand family. It looks like petite taupe ceramic wall tile in a kitchen that has black natural stone countertops and off-white cabinetry.

The throughline? Things that feel considered. Not decorated. There's a difference, and it's something we talk about constantly on our projects right now.

Below, a closer look at what's catching our eye, and why.

ON OUR RADAR

CURRENTLY READING

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is the one showing up everywhere right now, and for good reason. It's the kind of book that makes you want to slow everything down. We feel that.

ON PROJECTS

We're deep in several reveals this spring. Summit Avenue, Hidden Creek, and Derrymoor Court are all wrapping in the coming weeks. More to share soon, including some of the most layered interiors we've built to date.

If a 2026 project has been living in the back of your mind, now is a good time to reach out. Our calendar fills fast.

Until next time,

Katie + the Jkath team

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