It should come as no surprise that trends in the apparel industry have a big impact on interior design. In fact, some designers create complete lines of clothes, furniture, and home accessories around new trends and themes.

Troy Beasley and Stephanie Henley of the design firm of Beasley & Henley Interior Design offer tips on ways that the fashion- lover can incorporate some runway trends into their homes.

View our slide show of some of their beautiful spaces.

Whether you’re considering replacing an outdated countertop or are contemplating a full kitchen remodel, the choices you make will affect both the look and function of your kitchen.

Fortunately you’re no longer tied to one countertop choice, since recent kitchen trends allow for two or more surfaces in a room. For example, in a smaller kitchen, you might choose budget-friendly laminate for the largest surface and a beautiful butcher block top for the island. Larger spaces may have room for three surface choices placed strategically around the room.

When you get ready to research your options, begin with our Top 10 list of some great countertop materials and learn the pros and cons of each.