Architects and interior designers employ their creativity, artistic bent of mind, and problem-solving abilities to create visually stunning spaces Although complementary, interior design and architecture both follow very different techniques. Often students find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to choosing a career. For instance, if one is passionate about engineering they’d find themselves…
After decades as pattern non grata, floral motifs are budding again in décor—letting the Covid-weary and technology-fatigued get a whiff of the soothing great outdoors inside their homes WHILE HOUSE HUNTING to relocate for a new job, Kristine and Lars Niki toured a home in Durham, Conn. The owners had left behind carpets, drapes and wallpaper…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…