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fromRemodelista
1 hour ago

The Editors' Cut: Our Tried and True Ikea Finds, Budget Edition - Remodelista

Affordable, stylish home decor items include all-cotton bedding, swivel hooks, bamboo storage boxes, and versatile stools.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
49 minutes ago

'when I go to bed, I go to work': philippe starck describes a design practice guided by dreams

'When I go to bed, I go to work.' Starck describes dreaming as an active method in his design process, where sleep becomes a space for production and innovation.
UX design
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
7 hours ago

The Alchemy of Mass: Peter Zumthor and the Perception of Lightness

Architecture engages gravity, where density can create a sense of lightness through material presence rather than absence.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Building Lightness Through Glass and Frames

Architecture has evolved from a focus on weight and permanence to a pursuit of lightness and continuity between interior and exterior spaces.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 hours ago

Creston House / Mork-Ulnes Architects

Mork-Ulnes Architects restored a Roger Lee-designed home, preserving its mid-century essence while modernizing it for contemporary living.
Design
fromArchDaily
7 hours ago

The Alchemy of Mass: Peter Zumthor and the Perception of Lightness

Architecture engages gravity, where density can create a sense of lightness through material presence rather than absence.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Building Lightness Through Glass and Frames

Architecture has evolved from a focus on weight and permanence to a pursuit of lightness and continuity between interior and exterior spaces.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 hours ago

Creston House / Mork-Ulnes Architects

Mork-Ulnes Architects restored a Roger Lee-designed home, preserving its mid-century essence while modernizing it for contemporary living.
#home-office
Remodel
fromYahoo Shopping
17 hours ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office involves mixing vintage and modern elements, using colorful rugs, and adding personality to create an inspiring workspace.
Remodel
fromAol
17 hours ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office involves mixing vintage and modern elements, using colorful rugs, and creating an inspiring workspace.
Remodel
fromYahoo Shopping
17 hours ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office involves mixing vintage and modern elements, using colorful rugs, and adding personality for a more inspiring workspace.
Remodel
fromYahoo Shopping
17 hours ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office involves mixing vintage and modern elements, using colorful rugs, and adding personality to create an inspiring workspace.
Remodel
fromAol
17 hours ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office involves mixing vintage and modern elements, using colorful rugs, and creating an inspiring workspace.
Remodel
fromYahoo Shopping
17 hours ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office involves mixing vintage and modern elements, using colorful rugs, and adding personality for a more inspiring workspace.
#ikea
UX design
fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

Ikea's new inflatable chair doesn't look like an inflatable chair

Ikea previews an experimental collection featuring an inflatable chair, a rocking bench, and a versatile floor lamp, set to debut on May 13th.
UX design
fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

Ikea's new inflatable chair doesn't look like an inflatable chair

Ikea previews an experimental collection featuring an inflatable chair, a rocking bench, and a versatile floor lamp, set to debut on May 13th.
Arts
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Revisiting the Advent of the Abstract

Abstract art's rise is redefined as a practice of self-taught artists rather than solely a product of the avant-garde or historical tradition.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
20 hours ago

A Wood-Shingled House on Cranberry Street Full of Donald Judds /

25 Cranberry Street is a historic Brooklyn home, blending modern simplicity with preserved charm, listed for $4.9 million.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 day ago

She spent 2 years finding the perfect fabric. Now she wants you to wear it forever

The most sustainable clothing is often what is loved and worn repeatedly, not necessarily made from recycled materials.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Heights Showhouse Returns for a Fifth Year

Designers will showcase inspirational interiors at the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, benefiting the Brooklyn Heights Association, from October 2 to November 1.
#milan-design-week
fromArchDaily
2 days ago
Berlin music

Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week 2026 Open Across the City and Fairgrounds

Design
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Bang & Olufsen Brings the Outdoors Inside at Milan Design Week

Milan Design Week showcases installations that effectively combine sound and material, exemplified by Bang & Olufsen and Antolini's collaboration.
fromArchDaily
2 days ago
Berlin music

Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week 2026 Open Across the City and Fairgrounds

Design
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Bang & Olufsen Brings the Outdoors Inside at Milan Design Week

Milan Design Week showcases installations that effectively combine sound and material, exemplified by Bang & Olufsen and Antolini's collaboration.
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

Kitchen Trends 2026: What Designers Are Obsessing Over Now

Kitchen trends in 2026 feature large sinks and earthy colors, blending traditional and high-tech elements for functionality and style.
fromAol
15 hours ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

The apartment needed a lot of work, truly, but the moment I stepped inside, I could feel its potential. It had these incredible bones, with detailed crown moldings and unique bow-shaped architectural elements that instantly reminded me of a dollhouse.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

The Japanese Designers Changing Men's Wear

Men's fashion is increasingly influenced by Japanese labels focusing on quality and fit, appealing to a dedicated group of enthusiasts.
#interior-design
Design
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

4 interior design trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to designers

Natural elements and colorful accents are trending in interior design, while minimalist styles are declining.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A Designer Painted Walls (and the Fridge!) to Save This "Stale" San Fran Rental Studio

Grace Hurley transformed her dull studio apartment into a vibrant, mid-century modern space using affordable solutions and DIY projects.
Design
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

4 interior design trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to designers

Natural elements and colorful accents are trending in interior design, while minimalist styles are declining.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A Designer Painted Walls (and the Fridge!) to Save This "Stale" San Fran Rental Studio

Grace Hurley transformed her dull studio apartment into a vibrant, mid-century modern space using affordable solutions and DIY projects.
#home-design
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

Is Your Home Missing an It Factor? It May Need More Dec-Aura Points

A home's aura is defined by collected, layered interiors that tell a story and create a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere.
#lighting-design
#furniture-design
#brutalism
Arts
fromAesthetica Magazine
1 week ago

Aesthetica Magazine - The Endurance of Brutalism

Brutal Scotland exhibition explores post-war modernism, emphasizing how architecture reflects cultural identity and the interplay of decay and resilience.
Arts
fromAesthetica Magazine
1 week ago

Aesthetica Magazine - The Endurance of Brutalism

Brutal Scotland exhibition explores post-war modernism, emphasizing how architecture reflects cultural identity and the interplay of decay and resilience.
#design
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

The misrepresentation of "good taste" as a core design skill

Taste is positioned as a crucial differentiator for designers in an AI-driven landscape, but its meaning and implications are complex.
#renovation
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

This Upstate New York Home Was Designed With One Goal In Mind: Living With Beautiful Objects

The renovated kitchen features oak cabinetry and lighting that reflect personal history and aesthetic choices of the owners.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

This Upstate New York Home Was Designed With One Goal In Mind: Living With Beautiful Objects

The renovated kitchen features oak cabinetry and lighting that reflect personal history and aesthetic choices of the owners.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
Remodel
fromDesign Milk
22 hours ago

This Spa Trades the Typical Playbook for Roman Civic Logic

RECESS in Montreal combines thermal bathing with social interaction, creating a unique wellness experience that encourages personal and communal connection.
Design
fromDesign Milk
21 hours ago

After 77 Years, You Can Now Live in the Eames Pavilion System

Charles and Ray Eames revolutionized ergonomics and design with innovative projects like the Eames Pavilion System, emphasizing human-centric architecture.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.
Graphic design
fromMedium
1 month ago

For Craft Sake: On the laws and principles behind good design

Craft is experiencing a resurgence in product design, emphasizing fundamental skills amidst the rise of generative AI and industry confusion.
#kitchen-design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago
Remodel

Inside the AD Salotto Discussion in Milan: The Flexible Future of Kitchens

Kitchens now serve as multifunctional spaces that reflect cultural values and adapt to modern living needs.
Remodel
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Secretly Hate, And Yikes

Open-concept kitchen shelving and all-gray designs are criticized for being impractical and uninviting.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

Inside the AD Salotto Discussion in Milan: The Flexible Future of Kitchens

Kitchens now serve as multifunctional spaces that reflect cultural values and adapt to modern living needs.
Remodel
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Secretly Hate, And Yikes

Open-concept kitchen shelving and all-gray designs are criticized for being impractical and uninviting.
#residential-architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Design
fromDesign Milk
20 hours ago

STARK Celebrates Canadian Design + Craft in Their New Office

STARK's Queensway office integrates regional craftsmanship and functional design to create an inspiring workspace that emphasizes transparency and collaboration.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

The Best Teak Outdoor Furniture For Peak Alfresco Entertaining

Teak outdoor furniture is durable, low-maintenance, and stylish, making it ideal for enhancing outdoor spaces.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

6 "Tacky" Home Trends Interior Designers Secretly Love

Embracing traditionally tacky design trends can lead to chic and stylish outcomes when executed thoughtfully.
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

MMMM Apartment / depaolidefranceschibaldan architetti

The refurbishment project is characterized by a dual stylistic code, which allows for a harmonious blend of modern and traditional elements within the apartment's design.
Renovation
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
5 days ago

This Designer-Approved Vintage Trend Is Taking Over Front Yards (And Backyards)

Vintage plant stands enhance curb appeal and create visual interest on porches.
Design
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

MADERA salon blends art, design and collecting with Grain & Gesture' | amNewYork

MADERA emphasizes the importance of materiality in art, advocating for a slower, more intentional engagement with artistic works.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

This Italian Poet's 280-Square-Foot Apartment Is Inspired by Russian Nesting Dolls and A Clockwork Orange

Angela Panaro's 280-square-foot apartment served as a personal refuge, emphasizing the importance of perspective in utilizing small spaces.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

The modern American homebuilding industry is rooted in post-WWII innovations that transformed construction into a systematic, efficient process.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Why Do We Want to Float? The Psychology of Lightness in Architecture

In 1962, the architect Buckminster Fuller envisioned a floating city that would free humanity from its dependence on the Earth. The speculative project consisted of enormous geodesic spheres that would naturally levitate in air warmed by the sun and be anchored to mountaintops.
Design
Cars
fromLmnt
1 month ago

Have We Forgotten How to Design?

Waymo's partnership with DoorDash to manually close passenger car doors reveals a fundamental oversight in autonomous vehicle design, despite the availability of proven automated door technology.
Fashion & style
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Designers Are Quietly Quitting These 4 Vintage Trends

Interior designers caution against overused vintage trends like grandmillennial style and generic secondhand pieces that lack intentionality and feel overly themed or predictable.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Tiete178 / Gabriel Kogan

The building, with its discreet facade and lack of expressive gestures, explicitly conveys the intention of creating an austere, silent, contemplative space; with the minimum necessary elements.
Design
fromRemodelista
1 week ago

Current Obsessions: Bright Palette - Remodelista

Pamela Anderson's new wicker furniture collection, 'The Sentimentalist,' for Olive Ateliers is a reflection of her love for gardening and outdoor living, showcasing her design sensibilities.
Renovation
Design
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

The 10 Most Important Chairs

Thonet's company pioneered mass-produced chairs, selling 50 million between 1859 and 1930, influencing modern furniture design and assembly methods.
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