Welcome to the Shine Design Journal
Every beautiful space starts with a spark—an idea, a material, a story worth telling.
This is where we share those stories—from design inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments to project reveals and the trends we’re loving.
We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you're a longtime client or just getting to know Shine, we hope these glimpses into our world leave you inspired.
Designing the Protected Spaces: Where Healthy Home Design Lives Day to Day
In our last journal post, Stacey shared the three pillars of healthy home design she walked through at KBIS 2026: materials, zones, and air quality. Those pillars protect the home from the inside out. But once they're in place, a more interesting question opens up. What are these protected spaces actually for?
Slow Design: A Conversation on Sustainability, Wellness, and Design at a Different Pace
Slow design asks us to do something the industry rarely makes time for — pause, listen, and design with intention. Stacey shares her KBIS 2026 NextStage talk on healthy home design, and the three pillars that shape every project at Shine: materials, zones, and air quality.
Design Grounded in Wellness and Sustainability
Stacey writes in Green Home Builder on what wellness actually looks like in residential design, beyond recycled materials and good daylighting. Her starting point: a question most homeowners haven't been asked.