For Lilli Morgan and Savannah Duren, co-founders of design firm LS Design Studio, social media has always been the bedrock. The pair first met six years ago as colleagues at a design firm in San Diego, where they’d both worked their way up from assistant to senior designer. During the […]
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Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas 2022: See Every Room Inside the Spectacular Estate
The well-manicured landscape of the Old Preston Hollow estate isn’t giving away hints, but the interiors of this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas are bursting with big, bold moments, from saturated palettes and artisan collaborations to down-right good ideas. A welcome escape from the minimalist, modern interiors that […]
How to decorate your home on a budget, according to interior designers
Fabio Formaggio / 500Px | 500Px Plus | Getty Images Last year, I moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. At 28, I was living alone for the first time. It was tremendously exciting, but I also had a problem: I had no furniture. For weeks I slept on an […]
Vancouver Interior Design Show – Global Times
People visit the Vancouver Interior Design Show in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 22, 2022. The show which is scheduled to run from Sept. 22 to 25 showcases the latest interior design ideas and products.(Photo: Xinhua) A woman looks at chairs at the Vancouver Interior Design Show in Vancouver, Canada, […]
A conversation on methodology and process with SPASM Design Architects
When we consider the process of designing structures, what we rely on to understand the design process is heavily based on the narrative illustrated by the architects. The analysis of architecture may seem like a formalist exercise. One that indulges in the practices of a practice to further evolve the […]
Ikea hacks: 10 clever ideas that are artfully elegant, too
The reason Ikea hacks are so popular is that some of the most well-known pieces of affordable furniture in the western world can be transformed into fresh, new designs that feel unique and artfully elegant. And your friends will never guess their origin. There is no doubt that Ikea is […]
innovative interior winners identity new trends
introducing the 2022 ICONIC AWARDS: innovative interior winners Sudden lifestyle changes driven by the ongoing pandemic forced many to become well aware that the space they inhabit directly influences their well-being. Living and working spaces have adapted accordingly, incorporating features that promote calmness, health and sensitivity through innovation. Recognizing […]
WBUR Presents: The Makers | WBUR News
Why Baldwin? Morson-Matra points to the writer’s own search for refuge, which in 1948 led him to flee the racism of New York for the freer, more bohemian Paris. “Having to leave where you are, you know, the place that you’ve loved, Harlem, and go to Europe, is something that […]
Volkswagen Shows Off Cool EV Concepts For Both On & Off-Road
One of the things that has held EV adoption back in the past was the lack of variety. Before electric trucks appeared on the scene, most EV models were economy cars, along with a few luxury sedans and crossovers following the Tesla recipe. It’s pretty clear that things have changed, […]
Fall’s Hottest Interior Design Trend? Rattan
When Athena Calderone designed her first ever collection for Crate and Barrel, there was one material she simply had to include: rattan. The hearty palm wood, she thought, was the perfect complement to the sleek base of her 1950s French-inspired iron floor lamp, as well as neatly accenting her angular, […]
Inside Designer Emilia Wickstead’s Elegant West London Home
When Emilia Wickstead was 11 years old, she was discovered by her mother, wedged beneath a collapsed wardrobe. “I’d been moving furniture around in my bedroom,” smiles the 39-year-old, Auckland-born, West London-based fashion designer. “I was moving pieces around constantly.” What doesn’t concuss you, seemingly, makes you stronger. Wickstead’s interior […]
Dish and Design night offers ‘Cozy Comfort’
Just days away from the autumn equinox, Detroit News Homestyle readers gathered at the Great Lakes Culinary Center Tuesday for an evening celebrating the warmth and comfort of fall. Presented by Busch’s Fine Food Market, Homestyle’s Dish and Design’s third installment for the year, “Cozy Comfort,” featured short demos from four […]
Why Home Design Magazine ‘Dwell’ Got into Making Houses
Would you buy a house from a magazine publisher? How about if that magazine were Dwell, a publication that’s been an arbiter of good design and living well since it debuted at the start of the millennium? If your answer is “yes,” then today is your lucky day, as Dwell […]
Media room ideas: 9 inspiring spaces for entertainment
The best media room ideas cater to the whole family. A multifunctional room that has a variety of uses, the media room is often the place friends and family members come together to relax, play games and watch TV. Ensuring that your media room incorporates a TV, games consoles and […]
Small Ikea kitchen ideas: 10 stylish designs for tiny spaces
Small Ikea kitchen ideas are perfect for those looking to create a practical, stylish and affordable kitchen with little room to play with. Designing any kitchen is a big undertaking, but when space is at a premium, creating a functional space that looks good can be even more tricky, but, […]
Ricardo Bofill: Inside the Starchitect’s Family Home in Mont-ras, Spain
Ricardo Bofill’s designs are filled with historical references in the form of the architectural elements that he incorporated into his buildings: columns, exterior staircases, large patios, terraces, water features, and even trees. He rejected the prevailing rationalism of his day and instead created buildings that were grounded in joy, connecting […]
Barbiecore Home Decor Tips From Three DC Designers
Photo via Getty Images. While we can thank Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Barbie movie for the truly A-plus photos of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling rollerblading in matching neon Spandex, we can also thank the film for the rise of a newly coined design moment: Barbiecore. Yes, there’s another “core” aesthetic […]
Dacia Manifesto Study Takes Brand Into Electric Off-Roader Territory
Dacia has lifted the veils off an interesting concept car featuring all-electric propulsion, the Manifesto. Described as a design study that “concentrates and reaffirms the values that the Dacia brand stands for,” the Manifesto is lab for ideas, some of of which will be implemented on future production models. Unfortunately, […]
Music room ideas: 10 beautiful schemes that inspire
Whether you’re a musical maestro or a complete novice with a penchant for creating recordings, a music room will provide the perfect place to practice, play and entertain friends and family. Create a personalized setup that limits distraction, encourages creativity, and offers everything you need to practice, teach, listen, and […]
ICONIC Design and Build – Interior Design For a Desert Oasis
With views as stunning as these, it’s no wonder the family wants to enjoy the desert oasis right from the comfort of their own home. You know what they say, “Location, location, location.” But we’re here to say that location means nothing if you don’t have a spectacular view, which […]