Word of the Year 2026: How “Heart” Shapes My Life and Design
Choosing a word of the year 2026 felt different than it ever has before. Instead of setting big goals or chasing resolutions, I felt pulled toward something simpler and more grounding. One word that could guide how I live, how I show up for my family, and how I approach design for our clients.
That word came quickly and without hesitation. Heart.
At Spaces in Bloom Designs, we believe interior design is personal, thoughtful, and deeply connected to real life. Choosing Heart as my word this year reflects not only where I am personally, but how we continue to grow our interior design business with intention and care.
Why I Chose a Word of the Year for 2026
I’ll be honest. I’ve never been someone who consistently chose a word of the year. I love a good vision board and I enjoy setting intentions, but this year felt like an invitation to slow down and simplify.
Instead of collecting more ideas or pushing for more growth, I wanted one word that could quietly guide my decisions. One word that could bring clarity when things feel noisy.
And not long after choosing Heart as my word of the year 2026, I came across a quote that felt like confirmation:
“For anything to be good or successful, it has to have love in it.”
That stopped me in my tracks! It summed up exactly how I want to live in 2026 and how I want our clients to feel in the homes we design.
What Living with Heart Really Means
Slowing Down and Choosing Alignment
As a business owner, a wife, and a mom, I’ve learned that meaningful growth doesn’t come from chasing everything. It comes from choosing what aligns. Living with heart means slowing down enough to be present. It means making decisions rooted in care instead of pressure or comparison.
That mindset shows up in both life and work. It affects how we communicate with clients, how we approach projects, and how we define success in our interior design business.
Leading With Empathy in Business and Design
Designing with heart means leading with empathy. It means remembering that our clients aren’t just making design decisions. They’re building homes for their families, their routines, and their everyday lives.
As experienced designers, we know that the best results happen when people feel heard and supported. And that’s always our goal.
Heart Starts at Home
Home has always been at the center of everything we do at Spaces in Bloom Designs. And not just because we design homes, but because home is where life actually happens.
It’s where families gather, where mornings start, and where memories are made in both big moments and quiet ones. A well-designed home should feel welcoming, functional, and easy to live in.
Living with heart means creating spaces that support real life. Not just spaces that look beautiful in photos.
How Heart Shapes Our Design Process
Designing How Homes Feel, Not Just How They Look
At Spaces in Bloom Designs, we don’t just design rooms. We design how people feel in their homes. That means listening closely and asking thoughtful questions about how our clients live day to day.
Function is just as important as beauty. Comfort matters. Flow matters. And warmth matters.
Our full-service interior design approach allows us to guide clients through every detail with care, from layout planning to material selections, so their home feels cohesive and personal from start to finish.
A Thoughtful Approach Across Locations
We work with clients across multiple regions, including clients searching for Nashville interior designers and interior designers in Texas. But in Nashville or Texas, the heart of good design remains the same.
People want homes that feel like them. Homes that reflect their values, routines, and lifestyle. That’s always what we focus on, no matter where a project is located.
Why We Choose Heart Over Trends
Timeless Design Has Staying Power
We love beautiful design, but we don’t believe trends should lead the way. When design decisions are made with heart, homes age beautifully. They feel grounded and authentic instead of dated when the next trend comes along.
Our role as designers is to guide clients toward choices that feel right for them, not just what’s popular at the moment. That’s how we create homes with longevity.
Personal Design Always Wins
Designing with heart means prioritizing personal style over perfection. It means creating layered, lived in spaces that feel warm and welcoming rather than overly styled.
That approach gives our clients confidence in their homes long after the project is complete.
What This Means for Our Clients in 2026
Choosing Heart as my word of the year 2026 shapes how we serve our clients moving forward. Our clients can expect a thoughtful, high touch experience that feels collaborative and supportive.
We care deeply about creating spaces that feel good the moment you walk in. Homes that reflect your story, your routines, and the way you want to live.
Because at the end of the day, homes without heart are just houses.
A Year Led by Heart
As we move into 2026, I’m committed to leading with love and intention in my family, in my business, and in every space we help create. Choosing Heart as my word of the year 2026 reminds me daily that good design starts with care.
If you are dreaming of a home that feels warm, functional, and truly yours, Spaces in Bloom Designs would be honored to help. Contact us to learn more about our full-service interior design process and how we can bring heart into your home this year.
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