Press
A curated archive of editorial features, industry dialogues, and design insights. From exploring the future of wellness in architecture to defining the nuances of quiet luxury, Batten Court is proud to contribute to the global conversation on how we live well.
Southern Living: 8 Things Interior Designers Recommend Adding for a More Inviting Home
Southern Living asks designers what makes a home feel more inviting. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design shares why side tables keep conversation going and how a touch of whimsy makes a space feel personal.
House Beautiful: 10 Things People Over 40 Should Have at Home
House Beautiful asks designers what belongs in a home after 40. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design makes the case for a well-built sofa and materials like solid timber, stone, and metal that are made to last.
Southern Living: 5 Things Designers Say to Remove for a More Timeless Exterior
Southern Living asks designers what to remove for a more timeless exterior. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design explains why word signs and staked solar lights should go, and what to rely on instead.
Elle Decor: How to Make Your Guest Room Feel More Welcoming
Elle Decor gathers the guest room details designers and hotel pros never skip before visitors arrive. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design shares how she prepares a guest room, from bedding layers to thermostat walkthroughs, so visitors feel instantly at home.
House Beautiful: Curved Floral Sofas Are Officially a Trend
House Beautiful rounds up the season’s best curved floral sofas. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design shares how to pair a modern silhouette with a modern print, so the look reads fresh rather than dated.
NC Living Magazine: Designing Tomorrow’s Heirlooms
Batten Court Design is featured across pages 12 through 17 of NC Living Magazine’s Fall issue, in a story titled “Designing Tomorrow’s Heirlooms.” The piece explores how heirloom pieces and family history inform thoughtful, considered interiors.
Elle Decor: How to Design for Comfort You Feel But Don’t See
Elle Decor asked designers for the elements that make a room feel good without ever being seen. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design shares how she builds comfort, from HVAC placement to grille details, into a home’s systems from the start.
Better Homes & Gardens: 6 Paint Color Trends Designers Say Are Officially Out for 2027
Better Homes & Gardens turns to Elizabeth Valkovics for a measured look at the colors and finishes evolving for 2027, from richer jewel tones and warmer charcoals to cohesive paint sheens.
Homes & Gardens: How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets
In an expert guide for Homes & Gardens, the publication turns to Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design for guidance on choosing kitchen cabinets — from timeless inset Shaker styles to pairing traditional details with modern touches for a look that lasts.
Livingetc: The ‘Forever Home’ Mindset Is Changing Renovations
Livingetc turns to Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design on the “forever home” mindset reshaping renovations — bolder color commitments, statement wallcoverings, and an investment in materials built to last.
The Spruce: 3 Kitchen Cabinet Styles That Help Your Home Sell
The Spruce turns to Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design for advice on the kitchen cabinet styles — solid wood, flat-panel, and Shaker — that hold their value best, and how to choose one true to a home’s architecture.
Architectural Digest: This Is Your Home on GLP-1s: How Wellness Trends Shape Modern Interiors
In a forward-thinking feature for Architectural Digest, the magazine explores how the cultural shift surrounding GLP-1 medications and longevity health routines is transforming residential design. From primary bathroom "med stations" equipped for discreet cold-storage and injection organization to re-imagined closets and shifting kitchen priorities, the piece examines how modern wellness routines are quietly redefining luxury living spaces.
HGTV: An Interior Designer Created Her Family's Forever Home With Form and Function in Mind
HGTV takes a tour of Batten Court founder Elizabeth Valkovics' "forever home" in Pinehurst, NC. Discover how she blends global design inspiration with practical wellness amenities.
Better Homes & Gardens: 7 Decor Trends That Will Fizzle Out by End of 2026
Better Homes & Gardens asked designers which trends are already losing steam. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design weighs in on sage green’s expiration date and the overstyled bookshelf look she’s ready to see retired.
Aspire Design and Home: Designer Friday with Elizabeth Valkovics
Aspire Design and Home talks with Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design for its Designer Friday series, on her path into the industry, what she listens for in every new space, and the dream project she would love to take on next.
Veranda: Trendy Bathroom Features Designers Want to Leave Behind
Veranda taps Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design for its roundup of trendy bathroom features worth leaving behind, from above-the-mirror vanity lights to budget-grade fixtures.
Martha Stewart: Outdated Living Room Trends Designers Say to Leave Behind
Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design tells Martha Stewart why wall-hugging furniture and disposable decor are out, and what to embrace instead.
Homes & Gardens: Why Your Home Doesn’t Feel “Finished”
Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design tells Homes & Gardens why all-white rooms feel builder-grade, and how color drenching brings a home to life.
Homes & Gardens: Kitchen Trends 2026
Homes & Gardens talks with Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design about the 2026 kitchen trend worth trying: swapping matching cabinetry for furniture-style, accent pieces.
House Beautiful: Home Purchases Designers Regret
House Beautiful speaks with Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design about the home purchases designers regret—including why she’d trade wall-to-wall carpeting for wood floors and rugs, and why quality bedside tables are worth the investment from day one.