Core Insights - The 1stDibs annual Interior Designer Trends Survey reveals that chocolate brown, maximalism, and vintage antiques are the leading design trends for 2026, reflecting a blend of modern and nostalgic influences [1][4][5] Part 1: The Design Trends - Chocolate brown is the top color choice for 2026, selected by 33% of designers, nearly doubling from 17% in 2022 [5][6] - Maximalism (39%) and eclecticism (38%) are the most requested design styles, indicating a shift towards more expressive aesthetics [6][9] - Interest in vintage and antique items is growing, with 36% of sourced items in 2025 being vintage or antique, the highest since 2021 [8] - The use of AI tools among designers has tripled to 29% in 2025, with an additional 20% planning to adopt these tools [13][14] Part 2: Room-by-Room Design Requests - Living rooms (63%) and kitchens (52%) remain the most requested spaces, reflecting a focus on functionality and self-care [12] Part 3: Industry Outlook - The impact of tariffs introduced in 2025 is significant, with 92% of designers reporting negative effects on their businesses [15] - The share of internationally sourced items has decreased to 28%, while domestic sourcing has increased to 72%, indicating a trend towards local procurement [16]

Core Insights - Etsy's stock experienced significant growth during the early pandemic years but has since declined over 70% from its peak in late 2021 despite a strong year-to-date performance [1][2] Company Performance - Etsy's gross merchandise volume decreased by 4.8% year over year to $2.8 billion in the second quarter, while revenue increased by 3.8% year over year to $672.7 million. Earnings per share fell by 39% year over year to $0.25 [4] - Active sellers on the platform dropped by 7.8% year over year to 8.1 million, and active buyers decreased by 3.4% year over year to 93.3 million [5] Competitive Landscape - Etsy faces significant competition from low-cost alternatives such as Temu and Shein, which has contributed to its declining performance and user growth [5] Strategic Developments - Etsy announced a partnership with OpenAI, allowing U.S. merchants to sell products directly on ChatGPT, potentially increasing visibility and sales for Etsy's merchants [6][7] - Following the announcement of the partnership, Etsy's shares jumped by more than 15% in one day, indicating a positive market reaction [2]