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Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 hour ago

An Eclectic Sanctuary in Silver Lake Rejects the Tyranny of White

The Silver Lake bungalow exemplifies a creative sanctuary that balances modernity with 1940s charm through thoughtful design and material contrast.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 hour ago

An Eclectic Sanctuary in Silver Lake Rejects the Tyranny of White

The Silver Lake bungalow exemplifies a creative sanctuary that balances modernity with 1940s charm through thoughtful design and material contrast.
#interior-design
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
3 hours ago

This 730-Square-Foot Rental Was "Lifeless" - Now It's Packed with Personality

Andres Rincon transformed a standard Denver apartment into a vibrant, personalized space reflecting his interests and design style.
Design
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days 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
5 days ago

Designers Are Sick of Seeing These 5 Major Living Room Styling Mistakes

Certain items in living rooms should be kept hidden to maintain a polished and inviting atmosphere.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

This Chic Apartment Proves Thrifted Items Fix an "Egregious Lack of Whimsy"

Leah Gauthier transformed her Vancouver apartment into a creative representation of herself using intentional decor and thrifted finds.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

From "Beige Everything" to Bold Color, A Living Room gets an Energized Redo

Colorful, eclectic interiors transform a bland, beige living space into a vibrant, personalized home for a family.
Arts
fromColossal
3 hours ago

7 Artists Discuss the Power and Urgency of Textiles

Fiber art remains relevant and evocative in a digital era, offering softness and connection through textiles.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
8 months ago

These Outdoor Decor Ideas Will Enliven Your Exterior Space

Creating an alfresco oasis involves thoughtful design, quality materials, and cohesive color palettes that reflect the home's architecture.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Instantly Turn Old Booze Bottles Into Cozy Kitchen Lamps With One Genius Amazon Find - Tasting Table

Upcycling with the Hoide Wireless Bottle Lamp transforms empty bottles into stylish lamps without requiring artistic skills or complex tools.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

A fantastic voyage, the illusion of good taste, the art of subtraction

Designers are encouraged to redefine product design's influence and vision in 2026 and beyond.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the people who genuinely seem happy aren't more optimistic or more grateful than everyone else, they're the ones who stopped chasing the feeling a long time ago and quietly built a life small enough, honest enough, and slow enough that happiness had nowhere left to hide from them - Silicon Canals

Genuinely happy people are content and have given up the pursuit of happiness, focusing instead on building lives that fit them.
NYC startup
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Obnoxious Antiques is the spot for the large and unusual

John Polito and Joe Csik founded Obnoxious Antiques, specializing in large, unusual items for the movie industry.
San Francisco
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

Inside the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2026: Shades of Blue, English Accents, and Statement Lighting Abound

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase features a historic Victorian house, raising over $21 million for financial aid programs, showcasing innovative interior designs.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

At Tiny Doll House, craft the fun-sized world of your dreams

I think the thing that surprises people the most when they come in is the complete variety of items that we have, and the very wide range of things that we offer. Everybody smiles here. There's never anybody that's unhappy or grumpy.
NYC food
Photography
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

I Stopped Buying Souvenirs - I Get These "Whimsical" Finds for My Walls Instead

Personal photos from travel can serve as meaningful souvenirs that capture memories and emotions.
fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Self-build story: 'My health isn't great day-to-day so creating a home that feels calm, functional and peaceful was incredibly important'

The house, designed to resemble a South African beach house, embraces open-plan living while adapting to the unique climate of Kerry, where sun-soaked days are rare.
Renovation
#art
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
7 hours ago

An Exclusive Look at Kelly Wearstler's Upcoming H&M Home Collaboration

Robell Awake's art blends historical references and modern techniques, creating functional sculptures that tell stories about culture and craftsmanship.
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
7 hours ago

An Exclusive Look at Kelly Wearstler's Upcoming H&M Home Collaboration

Robell Awake's art blends historical references and modern techniques, creating functional sculptures that tell stories about culture and craftsmanship.
fromItsnicethat
9 hours ago

Reda Adi Pratama's illustrations are punky, imperfect visions of a fantastical future

In each illustration, which are created in Photoshop using a Wacom pen, figurative drawing is rendered through a screen print style - subtly goopy, majorly scatty, these colourful works look like they're from an alien fanzine for a dystopian nightclub.
Graphic design
#vintage-lighting
fromwww.architecturaldigest.com
4 years ago
Design

The Best Vintage Etsy Lamps Promise Immaculate Lighting Schemes

Lighting, color, texture, and placement influence guest feelings; vintage Etsy lamps offer unique design options for creating inviting spaces.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Designers Say This Vintage Piece Is the "Jewelry" Every Room Is Missing

Vintage lighting, particularly sconces and torchères from the 1930s-1950s, is a major 2026 home decor trend that transforms spaces with unique character and visual interest.
Design
fromwww.architecturaldigest.com
4 years ago

The Best Vintage Etsy Lamps Promise Immaculate Lighting Schemes

Lighting, color, texture, and placement influence guest feelings; vintage Etsy lamps offer unique design options for creating inviting spaces.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Designers Say This Vintage Piece Is the "Jewelry" Every Room Is Missing

Vintage lighting, particularly sconces and torchères from the 1930s-1950s, is a major 2026 home decor trend that transforms spaces with unique character and visual interest.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

I Tapped Into This Vintage Aesthetic to Transform My Small Bathroom (It's Beloved by Designers!)

The apothecary aesthetic enhances small bathrooms with vintage-inspired design, creating a chic and functional space that feels luxurious.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days 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
Renovation
fromRemodelista
9 hours ago

High/Low: A Peppy Multicolor Rug, Two Ways - Remodelista

A colorful rug from Anthropologie closely resembles a high-end designer option but is less eco-friendly.
#design-trends
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

Designers Are Already Retiring These 6 Home Trends (Are They in Your House?)

Some design trends are predicted to fade quickly, emphasizing the importance of balance and restraint in home decor.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

6 "Tacky" Home Trends Interior Designers Secretly Love

Embracing traditionally tacky design trends can lead to chic and stylish outcomes when executed thoughtfully.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

Designers Are Already Retiring These 6 Home Trends (Are They in Your House?)

Some design trends are predicted to fade quickly, emphasizing the importance of balance and restraint in home decor.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

6 "Tacky" Home Trends Interior Designers Secretly Love

Embracing traditionally tacky design trends can lead to chic and stylish outcomes when executed thoughtfully.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 days ago

If Fidget Spinners Were Furniture: This Marble Table Has a Brass Sphere You Push Around Endlessly - Yanko Design

The Animo table combines luxury and interactivity with a rotating brass sphere on a marble surface, enhancing both aesthetics and user engagement.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

The "What Else Do You Have?" Rule Is My Secret to Scoring More Home Finds for Less

Asking sellers about additional items can lead to unexpected finds and better deals on Facebook Marketplace.
#home-office
Remodel
fromYahoo Shopping
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
fromAol
5 days ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office with personality and fun enhances focus and productivity.
UX design
fromRolling Out
6 days ago

Home office design mistakes killing your productivity

Home office design significantly impacts productivity, requiring intentional choices about layout, lighting, and sensory elements to enhance focus.
Remodel
fromYahoo Shopping
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
fromAol
5 days ago

15 Home Office Design Ideas to Inspire Fun

Transforming a home office with personality and fun enhances focus and productivity.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

David Thulstrup Brings Scandinavian Sophistication and Zen Tranquility to a Historic San Francisco Home

David Thulstrup's first US residential project merges Nordic and East Asian design traditions in a renovated San Francisco home.
Renovation
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago

The 47th San Francisco Decorator Showcase reclaims the art of stillness.

The historic Victorian at 2315 Broadway Street showcases modern artistry while preserving its original character and architectural significance.
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Moksha House / SAW // Spiegel Aihara Workshop

Moksha is an architectural project in Portola Valley, designed to harmonize with its dramatic landscape and showcase expressive material forms.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days 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
6 days ago

Van Wassenhove Residence: Living the Radical Continuity of Juliaan Lampens

The Van Wassenhove Residence exemplifies influential architecture through its quiet design and resistance to spectacle.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Moksha House / SAW // Spiegel Aihara Workshop

Moksha is an architectural project in Portola Valley, designed to harmonize with its dramatic landscape and showcase expressive material forms.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days 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
6 days ago

Van Wassenhove Residence: Living the Radical Continuity of Juliaan Lampens

The Van Wassenhove Residence exemplifies influential architecture through its quiet design and resistance to spectacle.
#home-design
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
6 days 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.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
6 days 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.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Not everyone who keeps a tidy home is organized. Some of them discovered as children that the inside of their house was the only variable that responded predictably to effort, and decades later they're still soothing an old chaos by straightening cushions that don't need straightening. - Silicon Canals

A clean kitchen counter often masks deeper psychological issues rooted in childhood chaos and the need for control.
#home-decor
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Hang This Whimsical Item on My Curtain Rods, and It Makes the Whole Room Feel Airier

Dried herbs and flowers provide an affordable, long-lasting way to refresh home décor during the seasonal transition from winter to spring.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
5 days 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
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

More is more in this L.A. 'barn' exploding with thrifted finds and maximalist flair

A couple transformed a barn-style house in Inglewood into their dream home despite its initial flaws and budget constraints.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
5 days 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.
fromRemodelista
2 weeks 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
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Whimsy is the word of the moment. So, I added more of it to my life. Here's what happened.

Small, playful whimsical changes in daily life can provide accessible emotional relief and lighten grief and anxiety during difficult seasons.
Gadgets
fromBustle
2 months ago

60 Wacky Things For Your Home That Are So Damn Cool

Functional, playful home upgrades solve small problems and add personality, exemplified by a reusable silicone hair collector that prevents plumbing clogs.
fromColossal
1 month ago

Folklore and Nature Converge in Cat Johnston's Expressive, Eccentric Puppets

Drawing on childhood memories, folk art, and nature, the London-based illustrator and model maker creates expressive sculptures and puppets that inhabit dreamlike realms. Invoking historical costumes and cartoonish and emotive faces, Johnston's otherworldly cast seems both familiar and strange, as if children's book protagonists have sprung to life or converged with a strange dream.
Graphic design
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.
fromInverse
2 months ago

55 Insanely Clever Things for Your Home That Seem So Bizarre

Some home products might look a little quirky at first, but when you see them in action, it's clear they solve those everyday annoyances that constantly drive you nuts - you know, cluttered cabinets, dark hallways in the middle of the night, remote controls that always go missing. That's why we carefully curated the list below. From small upgrades to inventions that feel straight-up genius, these picks will make a huge difference.
Gadgets
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Designers Say These "Thrift Store MVPs" Will Never Be Outdated

Vintage home decor is trending, with a focus on timeless pieces that add character and depth to spaces.
Fashion & style
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

10 Ways to Infuse Your Space with Afrohemian Design, According to Experts

Afrohemian decor combines African and bohemian styles through curated natural materials, handmade pieces, and heritage-rooted design rather than mass-produced items.
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

The Clever Way to Turn Your Home into a Curated Art Gallery

LG Gallery+ is a new visual curation service for LG TVs - and a brilliant way to make your home more unique and personalized. It lets you express your ever-changing creativity with a massive library of classic art, digital and 3D artwork, scenery, games, and more. With more than 4,500 options to choose from, you can turn your LG TV into a world-class art gallery, a peaceful forest, or an homage to your favorite video game - all in the same day.
Gadgets
fromBustle
2 months ago

65 Kooky Things That Make Your Home More Fun & Playful

If you're not the kind of person who gets excited when they see an all-beige living room spread in a home decor magazine, you've come to the right place. Sure, we get the appeal of keeping things chic and minimalist, but sometimes you want your house to feel fun and playful. Whether you're into whimsymaxxing, dopamine decor, or just have an affinity for all things cute and colorful, you're going to love the picks on this list.
Design
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Bedroom's Latest Trend? Going Analog

The analog bedroom trend prioritizes intentional disconnection through tactile routines, soft lighting, and physical objects to reduce technology's presence and sensory overload.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

21 Ways to Bring the FunHaus Design Trend to Your Space, According to Experts

FunHaus is a maximalist decor trend inspired by circuses and carnivals, featuring bright colors, bold graphic prints, and sculptural silhouettes to create joyful, whimsical home spaces.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

5 Storybook-Themed Bedrooms to Inspire a Novel Design Style

Design is but a story. You may not realize it, yet every time you invest in a new sheet set, pick up a cozy blanket, or add a darling vintage tray to your nightstand, you're building a narrative for your space. Just like a novel, your bedroom is a page-by-page opportunity to embark on an adventure.
Design
Remodel
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The art of the imperfect house: 8 habits of people who stopped apologizing for the mess and built something their family actually wants to come home to - Silicon Canals

Happy homes prioritize lived-in comfort and family connection over aesthetic perfection and Instagram-ready appearances.
#budget-decor
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