7 Must-Know Principles of Japanese Interior Design by Elizabeth Sweet

This timeless style is grounded in simplicity and a connection to nature. Photo: COURTESY OF KEIJI ASHIZAWA DESIGN The serene Japandi design aesthetic, which combines Japanese and Scandinavian styles, is gaining popularity in the US. This peaceful approach to decorating encourages relaxation at home by mixing the cultural ethos of both regions into one zen…

Rethinking Interior Design: Plan Globally, Source Locally by Stevie McFadden

Supply-chain problems shine a light on the inherent unsustainability of the design industry. Flourish Spaces responds by going local—sometimes as close as your attic. Photo by Ethan Hickerson We waited for months. Summer turned to Fall. Thanksgiving passed, then Christmas. It was well into 2022 when we finally got the email that my client’s dining…

I’m an interior design expert & there are five trends making a comeback & one is a big no, it already looks so dated by Chloe Morgan

US-based interior designer Jordan Samson took to TikTok and shared a clip revealing the one returning trend he’d personally steer clear of. Jordan Samson has revealed the five interior design trends making comeback Credit: TikTok/@jordansamsondesign The interior design expert is worried that retro tiles already look dated. Pictured, stock image Credit: Getty In the clip, he begins: “We’re…

Comparing interior design of European and American homes by Travel Daily News

Knowing the difference between American and European homes is a concern for designers looking to renovate or construct a new house incorporating the best features from both worlds. Besides speaking a common language with slight dialect and writing variation, the European and American homes are entirely different.  If you’re an advent fan of house-flipping or…

What is the best kitchen backsplash material? by Zara Stacey

Explore our expert advice on choosing the best kitchen backsplash material for your kitchen space When researching, what is the best kitchen backsplash material, there are many unique and hard-wearing options to choose from for your kitchen, from beautiful patterned tiles to sleek marble and granite finishes. Backsplash ideas for kitchens are no long purely…

Top designers talk motorized window treatments and home automation that’s truly smart by Hunter Douglas

By Siobhán McGowan, BOH Brand Studio If Christopher Kennedy felt a slight case of stage fright at this spring’s High Point Market, he had his reasons. “I always get nervous talking about technology. Even though I use it in all my projects, there’s always more to learn,” says the Palm Springs, California–based interior designer, who…

What to put in a dining room besides a table? 9 essentials interior designers always include by Pippa Blenkinsop 

What to put in a dining room besides a table is an important question to ask if you’re embarking on a new dining room design, and one that interior designers always tackle head-on when designing entertaining spaces. While thoughts often turn immediately to the all-important dining table, there are lots of other dining room ideas that…

How interior design choices can boost your mental and physical health by David Robson

YOU might recognise the sensation from visits to a friend’s house – the feeling that a space is good for you. Perhaps it is a sense of profound relaxation, as if you left your worries at the door. Or you may have found the perfect office space that leaves you buzzing with creative ideas. Yet…

Where To Start When Decorating A New Home From Scratch by Kristina Steele

Are you moving into a new place or planning to redecorate an existing space? With so many decor options to choose from, filling a home when it’s completely empty can seem a little daunting. Rather than retreating into your usual ways, utilize fresh energy in your new place to curate a timeless interior you’ll love…

Trend Report: Wall and Ceiling Panels Can Transform a Room by Kim Doleatto

Wall and ceiling panels can transform a room from “whatevs” to “wow” by adding drama with sculpted lines and patterns. With home trends taking slow but sure steps away from the stark and simple looks we’ve seen for years, wall panels hearken back to a more classic design that’s seeing a resurgence.  “People thought they…