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Design
Curation Is the Key to Keeping a Small Space Lively
Architect Michael K. Chen and his husband, Andy Beck, have lived in a compact, architecturally striking apartment in Manhattan’s Chinatown since 2007, carefully curating their…
Designs in tactile stone captivate collectors
Oliver Spendley, a traditional boat builder from England, has spent six years crafting sculptural furniture from gneiss rock in northwest Scotland, highlighting the stone’s natural…
Bringing Joy, Custom Tiles And Synergy To a Bathroom
Meta and Nicholas Coleman built a 5,000-square-foot Colonial Revival-style home in Provo, Utah, blending their contrasting tastes and incorporating personal influences like Ms. Coleman's German…
Hail Mari: Legacy of Enzo Mari’s DIY furniture design
Italian designer Enzo Mari’s 1974 do-it-yourself furniture plans, including the Sedia 1 chair and Tavolo table, remain influential, now available in a customizable online format…
Dreams Deferred: The Story Behind Vico Magistretti’s Ozu Chair
Italian architect Vico Magistretti’s 1986 Ozu chair, inspired by filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu's low camera angles, has been introduced to the market for the first time…
Shaken, Not Stirred: The Evolution of the Home Bar
Home bars are making a comeback in residential design, with a 25 percent increase in requests over the past decade and a growing emphasis on…
Not just another brick in the wall
Designers worldwide are repurposing bricks and brick fragments to create innovative furniture and design pieces that blend sustainability with cultural expression. This movement not only…
Ceramics Collection: Hardware With a History
Designer Harry Allen has launched a ceramics collection featuring stackable mugs with handles modeled from vintage mid-century and Art Deco door hardware. By repurposing authentic…
Is your door furniture up to scratch?
British designer Matilda Goad's MG&Co has launched a new collection of tactile brass front-door hardware, expanding on the growing trend of enhancing entrance aesthetics. This…
Design Trends in Steel-Framed Windows and Doors
Crittall-style steel-framed windows and doors remain popular in contemporary architecture but are facing critiques for being overused and are prompting designers to explore warmer materials,…
The stripes fantastic: South of France awning chic embraced
Interior designer Romanos Brihi in London has installed a red-and-white striped awning inspired by Mediterranean style, reflecting a wider trend of incorporating such patterns into…