Get the Look: Wood-Paneled Paradise in Tennessee
Violet has embraced the wood paneling in her Nashville house, creating a Mad Men and Neverland inspired home full of nautical flair. Whether or not you’re blessed—or cursed—with wood-paneled walls, you can totally shop the style.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Old World Romance Meets Mid-Century Modern
Sally’s London flat is actually an immaculately restored pub, complete with antique wooden bar, gilded facade, and exterior signage. While you might not be able to move into such a charming establishment anytime soon, you can still furnish your home with her cozy mix of modern and antique-inspired pieces!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Global Mid-Century Modern in Los Angeles
Looking at Alison and Jon’s Mount Washington home, you’d never guess that they share it with 5-year-old twins and a puppy. The hardworking, durable, colorful, and classic yet playful pieces they’ve filled it with make it the perfect family home, and now you can shop the style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Texas By Way Of Minnesota Style
Victoria’s apartment might be geographically located in St. Paul, but she’s filled it with plenty of Texas charm. Whether you have Texas roots—as one of her art pieces proclaims—or not, you can shop the style! Paint — Benjamin Moore Mushroom Cap Sofa — Overstock.com Chair — Target Rug — Overstock.com Mirror — Similar: IKEA Ottoman — Target Tray — Similar: Kohl’s Side Table — Similar: Overstock.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Bright White Modernism in Spain
Alicia’s home in Valencia is right on the coast, and while I can’t tell you where to buy a beach, I can help out with finding modern, minimal, clean-lined decor in natural materials and gleaming whites and metals. Shop the style! Basket — Similar: IKEA Chair — Similar: Overstock.com Coffee Table — Similar: Amazon Rug — Similar: Overstock.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Cosmopolitan Industrial in the Netherlands
Edwin accurately describes the style of his Amsterdam apartment as modern, industrial, and functional, and his home is full of sturdy, practical pieces such as a sleeper sofa, professional-grade kitchen shelving, wall-to-wall bookshelves, and a TV perched on a handy rolling cart. If you’d like your home to be filled with multi-functional, no-nonsense pieces, shop the style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Eclectic & Laid-Back California Vibes
Liz and Josh have three children, two dogs, and a business, but they’ve somehow managed to also lovingly decorate their Santa Clarita home with upcycled, thrifted, handmade, and DIY pieces, as well as some easy-to-find items. Shop the style if you’d like to get this free-spirited, cozy, kid-friendly look.
Feb 19, 2019
Our First 360 House Tour: Modern Boho Style in Venice
Have you ever wanted to step inside one of our house tours and take an actual look around the room? Well, now you can in our very first 360 video House Tour! (You’ll need the latest version of Chrome, Firefox or Edge to view.) We visited the home of of Marisa and Peter Vitale (and their super cute kiddos!) in Venice, California.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Retro & Funky Yet Minimal in Tennessee
Balee and Dylan’s Nashville home was inspired by Stanley Kubrick films and the Beverly Hills Hotel, and while you won’t be able to replicate the details and wood paneling original to the 1950s ranch house, the Mid-century modern-inspired furnishings are widely available!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Eclectic & Cozy in Melbourne
Adrienne’s Australian apartment is nicknamed “The Nest” because of her bower bird-like tendency to gather and display favorite bits and bobs from unexpected sources. While you might not have her knack for making the most of hard rubbish days, you can totally shop the style. Dining Table — Similar: Overstock.com Green Wood Stool — Similar: Overstock.com Green Metal Stool — Similar: Overstock.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Modern & Minimal in Spain
Anna’s Barcelona house used to be her grandparents’ home, and she’s filled it with modern, minimal furnishings that suit her modern life. The palette is white, wood, black, and aqua, resulting in a tranquil, airy feel that can be yours—shop the style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: High Ceilings, High Tech in Toronto
Juliana’s Toronto loft is flooded with light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing one to appreciate the subtle textures and hues with which she has filled her home. If you are not as blessed, window-wise, you can still achieve a similarly sophisticated look by shopping her style!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Eclectic, Kid-Friendly, Fun & Functional
Emily and Grady’s Portland family home is full of antique, heirloom, custom-made, and handmade treasures, as well as select pieces from accessible sources such as CB2, Overstock.com, Crate & Barrel, Target, and IKEA, making it easy for you to shop the style! Wall Paint — Benjamin Moore Rug — Similar: Overstock.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Traditional Meets Modern
Christine’s Boston apartment is a rental, but it has the polished elegance of a long-established home. She describes it as, “Collected, eclectic and tailored,” and that is certainly apt: all of the elements are sophisticated, but nothing is predictable. Now you can shop the style—though I wasn’t able to find a comparable black velvet painting of ships!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Mid-Century Global Eclecticism
Dana’s Toronto apartment features an intriguing juxtaposition: clean-lined, updated takes on Mid-century modern classics paired with gorgeous, traditional pieces handmade by Jordanian women artisans. Those items can be found in Dana’s shop, Ayadii, and everything else is listed below so you can shop the style.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Vintage, Artsy “Good Vibes” in Spain
Dora and Oliver’s Barcelona flat is full of quirky works of art, DIY pieces, and souvenirs from their travels that they use to make ever-changing vignettes around their home. Shop the style, and commence to arranging and rearranging to your heart’s content! Wall Hanging — Similar: West Elm Black and White Pillow — Similar: Overstock.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Plant Lover’s Warm Organic Modern Home
Ana and Mansour’s North Carolina apartment is full of plants and light, and while the couple claims, “We do not have a particular style,” they’ve somehow managed to create a home that feels cohesive, cozy, and chic.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Worldly & Eclectic
Spencer’s Austin house reflects his life as a world-traveler, filled as it is with masks from Ghana, fabric from Tanzania (that he sewed into pillow covers), and art from Scandinavia. But before you get too intimidated by his jet-setting shopping style, know that his home also boasts furniture from IKEA, lamps from Target, and $5 pendants from Home Depot, so you can easily shop the style.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Masculine & Modern, Black & White
The palette of Lauryn and Michael’s LA home is so limited that when I first saw their gallery, I thought the photos were in black and white! With a combination of design classics (Kartell Ghost chairs) and surprising elements (a wall-mounted vintage motorcycle), their home is fascinating, inviting, and totally shoppable.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Easy-going, Casual & Comfy
Brooks and Matt’s Nashville house features hard-to-get hardwood floors and bay windows, but is furnished in easy-to-find pieces from retailers such as IKEA, West Elm, World Market, and Urban Outfitters, making it super-simple to shop the style.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Vibrant, Colorful & Confident
Maggie and Chuck’s South Carolina house is chock-full of upcycled vintage pieces, DIY upholstery and curtains, and bold design elements. If you’re not in the habit of making valances, nightstands, and pillows yourself, this Shop The Style is for you.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Clean Lines & Breathable Spaces
Clara and Allen’s Austin house is enviably airy, inviting, “modern-ish,” and cozy. As a bonus, the majority of the pieces featured in their home are still available from the original retailers, making it exceedingly easy to shop the style.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: A Mix of Nordic & Natural
Eva’s Barcelona apartment has that rare combination of clean, airy, Scandinavian minimalism and quirky, colorful coziness. Her large art collection adds so much personality and life, while the mid-century-inspired furnishings keep things gracefully grounded.
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Retro Coziness & Funk
Nisha and Tim’s London house is full of so many vintage treasures that they’ve acquired from thrift stores, flea markets, boot sales, curbs, family, and world travels. Here are the next best things to all those precious secondhand finds, so don’t fret if there aren’t boot sales in your neck of the woods!
Feb 19, 2019
Get the Look: Dumpster-Diving, Art-DIYing, Upcycled Style
Christa’s Boston home is chock full of treasures that she and her friends have rescued from dumps, out-of-business stores and junk shops, accessorized by lovely works of art they’ve made. Don’t want to dumpster dive? You can totally shop the style. Floor Lamp — West Elm Cushion — IKEA Iron Donkey — Similar: Modish Store Vase — Similar: Overstock.
Feb 19, 2019
3 Big Kitchen Trends You’ll See All Over The Place This Year, According to Etsy
When it comes to kitchen decor, some things never really go out of style. (We don’t see the modern farmhouse look going anywhere anytime soon, for example.) Other things, however, have a slightly shorter shelf life. (We’re talking about you, cacti, pineapples, and flamingos!) To find out what’s hot for 2019, we reached out to Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend expert.
Feb 19, 2019
A Living Room That’s Actually Livable! Check Out Part 2 of Maxwell’s Home Reveal
In this second of the final series of posts showing off my completed home, I want to go in depth and share with you all I can – everything that went into this living room – a practice which is so important to our website. My whole house was copied, inspired and pulled from a thousand different ideas that I’d seen over the years and I would love it if this could have the same impact on others.
Feb 14, 2019
Here’s Your Chance to See Maxwell’s Dream House Finished (Before It Gets Messy)
Back in the early spring of 2016 I tore down a little house my family had purchased 18 years earlier and, taking it on as finally my own and with money that I inherited when my father passed away, I rebuilt it from the ground up (actually below the ground, up) with the help of three wonderfully skilled people, John Berg (architect), Peter Germano (contractor) and Rebecca Robertson (interior designer). The project took nearly two years, allowing me to move in by Christmas 2018.
Feb 5, 2019
Steve & Rhea’s Renovated Fisherman’s Cottage
Name: Steve Schappacher & Rhea White of SchappacherWhiteLocation: Shelter Island, New York We bought this 1904 fisherman’s cottage 5 years ago. Originally planning to use the home as a weekend retreat from NYC, we now spend most of our time in the 1,100 square foot house, a block from Cockles Harbor.
Feb 4, 2019
This Is Apartment Therapy’s First-Ever Pattern of the Year
Like all the best trends—velvet furnishings, pastel kitchen appliances, even low-carb diets—animal prints have cycled in and out of style over the years (and centuries). At times they’ve been perceived as luxurious and expensive, at other times tacky, outdated, and even a little scandalous, but they never truly leave the cultural lexicon (most recently, Tom Ford’s 2018 Fall Ready to Wear Collection relied heavily on those wild patterns).
Jan 31, 2019
8 Open Concept Layout Mistakes We Should All Stop Making
Here's how to overcome the daunting task of forging distinct areas inside a lofty, wall-less space.
Jan 27, 2019
Here’s What Nobody Tells You About Painting Walls White
Here's what you should know, before you pick up that paint roller.
Jan 23, 2019
These 4 Bedroom Features Have Fallen Out of Favor
The new year is a great time to reevaulate the aesthetics of your home, especially if you want to make some updates with an eye on resale value. While bathrooms and kitchens offer the most opportunities return on investment, bedrooms also offer ample opportunities for beneficial (and relatively easy!) updates—especially if they feature some common features that now scream “dated.
Jan 18, 2019
A Minimalist Shares One of the First Things That Makes a Room Feel Overwhelming
When designer Erin Roberts and her husband moved into their 440-square foot small rental apartment in San Francisco, the first design task they tackled was figuring out the best way to lay out the space, “making sure we had enough furniture for guests to sit on, round trays for eating dinner on the sofa, and plenty of desk space for both of us to work side by side.
Jan 4, 2019
Home Horoscopes: The Best Colors for Your Zodiac Sign
As we move into 2019, let the stars be your decorating guide.
Jan 3, 2019
These Bathrooms Make the Case for Matching Your Wall Tiles to Your Floor Tiles
There is nothing quite as luxurious as a stylish bathroom, but sometimes it’s hard to design the small space in a way that makes your eyes pop while simultaneously leaving a lasting impression. There are an infinite number of light fixtures and shower curtains you can choose from, but one way to take your bathroom up a design level is to match your wall tiles to your floor tiles. Does it sound intense? Sure, but have faith and hear me out.
Dec 28, 2018
These 8 Bedroom Trends Are About to Fade into Oblivion
These are the bedroom trends that are seriously past their prime.
Dec 16, 2018
Why You’ll Love that Black Christmas Tree Trend (Trust Me, I’m 9 Years In)
This year, daring decorators are flipping the holiday decorating script and dreaming of a goth Christmas. Home decor site Wayfair is reporting a 70 percent increase in searches for black Christmas trees this year, and according to the artificial tree retailer Treetopia, black is the second most popular color (after classic green) in six locations: Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Delaware, and Washington D.C.
Dec 12, 2018
7 Designers Predict the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year
It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. You know, when the color experts at Pantone will be announcing the 2019 Color of the Year, which will likely happen any day now. We’re on the edge of our ultra-violet seats waiting to see what hue it could be. To help ease and abate our anticipation, we called on some of our favorite interior designer friends to find out what shade they could see Pantone choosing as the Color of the Year.
Nov 21, 2018
These 10 Home Trends Will Dominate 2019, According to Designers
New year, new you. Once January 1 rolls around, we all make these grand resolutions to make ourselves healthier, more positive, more productive, and all-around better people. We buy a fancy gym membership. We forgo our favorite takeout spot in favor of a healthy, home-cooked meal. We even promise ourselves to not hit the snooze button more than once (okay, twice). We commit to bettering ourselves—and rightfully so—but what about our homes?
Nov 18, 2018
5 Ways to Make Your Mid-Century Modern Furniture Feel Cool Again
Are you kind of over mid-century modern design? Do you roll your eyes whenever you spot a knock-off Eames dining chair or faux Saarinen tulip table? Do you look at your MCM couch with a tinge of disdain, wishing you could redesign your space? It’s okay, you’re not alone. If I’m being totally honest, I too am tired of the MCM madness. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic; however, the style is becoming too ubiquitous that it no longer feels special.
Nov 15, 2018
Am I The Only One Over Mid-Century Modern Design?
You don’t need to be an interiors expert to be familiar with mid-century modern design. Even if you can’t spot its signature clean lines and minimal details from a mile away, most stores have products that are blatantly labeled “mid-century inspired.” The mid-century modern movement first broke onto the design scene over 50 years ago and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Oct 27, 2018
This Mid-Century Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Home Is For Sale
If you appreciate a fine piece of architecture when you see it, then you are likely drawn to Frank Lloyd Wright’s beautiful homes. But here’s a double-take, because this home for sale wasn’t designed by Wright, but rather by his apprentice, E. Fay Jones. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this 4,300 square foot property is currently listed for almost $1.8 million. This mid-century estate sits on 1.27 acres, complete with four bedrooms and three and a half baths.
Oct 22, 2018
How to Decorate a Small Space the Right Way, According to Interior Designers
Living in a small space sometimes isn’t as fun as all those Instagrammable tiny houses make it look. With square footage at a premium, smaller apartments and houses come with their unique hurdles that make it challenging to decorate your space. Where are you supposed to put all your clothes? How do you fit an entire dining room into an area that’s as big as most people’s closets?
Oct 21, 2018
These Amazon Home Buys Are Designer-Approved AND Under $50
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Amazon has a bunch of home decor pieces that look expensive, but are ridiculously affordable. It’s not that surprising, right? After all, you can buy just about everything (and we mean everything) at the mega-retailer—and usually for a low, fair price. Of course, we’re not the only ones who think Amazon is a decorating enthusiast’s paradise.
Oct 17, 2018
How to Turn Your Closet Into a Design Moment
When you picture your dream house, chances are it features a big, beautiful closet. You know, kind of like Mariah Carey’s wardrobe in her iconic episode of MTV’s “Cribs.” Or maybe like Cher Horowitz’s, complete with a computer that puts together great outfits for you. Or maybe it has a rotating shoe cupboard like Goldie Hawn’s closet did in “Overboard.” You get the picture, right?
Oct 4, 2018
The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow If You Love Granny Chic Decor
Granny-chic decor is having a moment. You know, the heavy floral prints, patterned wallpapers, retro furnishings, and other kitschy decor items you used to see around your grandma’s place. Recently, these kinds of nostalgic interiors are popping up all over the ‘gram, and we’re here for it. Don’t believe us? Read ahead for seven Instagram accounts you must follow if you’re a fan of all things kitsch and granny-chic. 1.
Oct 4, 2018
What’s the Difference Between a Condo, Co-Op, and Townhouse?
When deciding whether to buy a co-op, condo or—gasp!—an entire townhouse, knowing the difference between the three is a good place to start.
Oct 3, 2018
Are Colorful Bathroom Tiles Making a Comeback?
Americans spent the last three or four decades tearing out pretty-in-pastel bathroom tiles. Pale pinks and greens surrounded every toilet, every shower, every sink. After spending decades finding the same shades everywhere, it’s no wonder we grew tired of the trend. But it’s time to break out your mortar and grout: Colorful bathroom tiles are coming back.
Oct 2, 2018
A 198-Square-Foot Airstream Is a Minimal, Black and White Tiny Home for Four
Name: Colleen Cashio, husband, two sons, and fur baby Location: Drasco, Arkansas Size: 198 square feet Years lived in: 4 months, owned Our Airstream was a labor of love and a full renovation that took two years to finish. It is a 1972 31 footer. We dreamed of having a vintage Airstream for a few years and finally pulled the trigger on one. My husband did all the work. The shell was taken off the frame so framework/welding could be done.
Oct 1, 2018
5 Reasons You Should Add a Round Mirror to Your Space
Did you know the mirror, as we know it today, was invented fewer than 200 years ago? According to LiveScience, in 1835 German chemist Justus von Liebig coated a pane of glass with a thin layer of metallic silver and successfully coaxed out mankind’s inner Narcissus for decades to come. Since then, mirrors have come to be a solid fixture in interior design and, more recently, round mirrors seem to be challenging the rectangular norm (and for good reason).
Sep 28, 2018
4 Scandinavian Architects Who Also Design Homes in the US
Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.
Sep 28, 2018
7 Bold Bohemian Rooms Maximalists Will Love
Bohemian looks have always been trendy, but not many people go full-blown flower-child in their homes. If you’re a true maximalist at heart and love going full steam with a trend, then you will love the maximalist bohemian aesthetic. Utilizing bold, look-at-me wallpaper prints, a dizzying array of clashing patterns, saturated colors, and layered textures, just about every detail in the space competes for your attention.
Sep 24, 2018
Are Gallery Grids the New Gallery Walls?
Gallery walls fill a void in our heart we didn’t know we had: the need to show off all of our artwork, all of the time. But after a decade exploding with galleries, it’s time for something a little more streamlined. Enter the gallery grid, where themed artwork is hung in a grid—think of it as a gallery wall, sans clutter. The result adds a pleasing sense of order to your living spaces.
Sep 22, 2018
How to Elevate Your Rental Apartment, According to Design Experts
Ah, home sweet home. Well, for now, that is. Whether you recently graduated from college, are moving in with your partner, or are renewing your lease, there’s a good chance you’re living in a rental apartment. Studies show more people are renting than at any point in the past 50 years. We’ll let that sink in. Sure, there are a lot of perks to living in a rental.
Sep 18, 2018
What Ever Happened to Decorating with Fake Fruit?
Sneaky homeowners used to fill bowls with fake apples, grapes, and bananas—but don't you dare take a bite.
Aug 30, 2018
Questions We All Ask: Is There a Difference Between Flannel and Plaid?
With the cold weather season fast approaching, it’s time to finally address an age-old debate in the decor world: Are there really any differences between flannel and plaid? The answer, simply, is yes. So to further breakdown the distinction, we called upon textile aficionado Annie Selke, CEO and President of The Annie Selke Companies, for help. We asked her what really made plaid and flannel all that different and she spelled it out for us.
Aug 29, 2018
Famous Address: Life in the Dakota Apartments
The most famous apartment building in New York City has a history that's almost as legendary as its architecture.
Aug 27, 2018
The Secret to Making Millennial Pink Feel New Again? Pairing It with Red
Face it, millennial pink isn’t going out of style anytime soon. We loved the shade as much as the next person when it first came onto the scene in 2016. But two years later? It often feels stale and played out. If you want to freshen up the celebrated color, try pairing it with red. Let’s get one thing straight: This color combination is a far cry from what you see on cheesy Valentine’s Day decorations.
Aug 25, 2018
You’re a True Millennial If You Win This Bingo Game
We forecast—and set—decor trends all the time here at Apartment Therapy. But what does a “trend” even mean and where do they come from in the first place? “Trends are heavily influenced by pop culture, fashion, food, music, the streets, and sometimes what is going on in the world politically,” Lori Weitzner, author of Ode to Color, previously told the site. Sometimes when you hear about one it can start to feel like it’s popping up all over the place.
Aug 24, 2018
How Designers Combine High and Low Decor in One Space
Most of us can’t afford to outfit our homes with pricey, one-of-a-kind pieces. Yes, we’d love a gallery wall filled only with high-quality canvas originals, or a collection of fancy, passed-down decorative teacups. But if we waited around until we had an entire apartment’s worth of high-end decor, we’d stare at bare walls for decades. There’s no shame in loving what you’ve got and going to stores like HomeGoods or IKEA for the rest.
Aug 23, 2018
A Five-Hour Dorm Room Transformation
See this smart and stylish makeover.
Aug 23, 2018
Questions We All Ask: Is There a Difference Between Modern, Minimalist, and Contemporary Design?
You don’t have to be a design aficionado to know clean, sleek furniture and design are all the rage these days. But discerning whether a piece is minimalist, modern, or contemporary? Now, that’s another story. Chances are you’ve been using minimalist, modern, and contemporary interchangeably for years, without thinking twice about whether or not they’re the same. It’s okay, you’re not alone.
Aug 21, 2018
7 Trends That Will Be Huge in 2019—According to the IKEA Catalog
The 2019 IKEA Catalog is the gift that just keeps on giving. Beyond serving up tons of eye candy, painting ideas, and new collections, the IKEA catalog is a great place to go for a sneak peek at the home trends that will take the decor world by storm in the coming year. Ahead: A look at a few of our favorite home trends we spotted throughout the catalog. Get ready to see these everywhere in 2019.
Aug 4, 2018
5 Towns That Are Hidden Architectural Gems
The architecture of a city so often becomes an integral part of its branding and identity. The distinguishing image of Paris is the Eiffel Tower and Haussmann apartments. San Francisco has the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, of course. And New York has lofts, brownstones, impressive skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, and quirky modern residences designed by big names like Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingels.
Jul 29, 2018
9 Trends Designers are Ready to Say Goodbye to
"Keep Calm and Please STOP IT."
Jul 26, 2018
An Intro to Architecture Styles (Explained Through The Zodiac Signs Because It’s 2018)
When it comes to architecture, there seems to be endless styles to choose from. Have you ever wondered which type is right for you? Interested in your horoscope? Well, what could be more fun than meshing the two? Here, 12 types of homes and their corresponding star match, for millennials’ sake. The free-spirited, unconventional Aquarius would mesh with a Key West-style home.
Jul 22, 2018
An Artist Created a High-Contrast 450-Square-Foot Phoenix Condo
Name: Kendra Vicken, my dog, Jane, and my hedgehog, Penny Location: Phoenix, Arizona Size: 490 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned My home is a 490-square-foot condo in downtown Phoenix. It’s my first (and only) purchased home and I love it to pieces. The location is ideal, it holds all the necessities and it feels like an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle. Inside its four walls lives my dog Jane, my hedgehog Penny, and myself! This is my favorite view of my home.
Jul 21, 2018
Playful or Played Out? Designers Weigh in on Gray and Yellow Decor
Artist Wassily Kandinsky once said, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Yet, finding a color combination that’s cool, modern, sophisticated, and complementary is easier said than done. For years, yellow and gray fit the bill. Easy and unexpected, the two hues were an unstoppable duo for gender neutral nurseries and cheery rooms alike.
Jul 6, 2018
The Modern Way to Decorate With Terrazzo
It dates all the way back to ancient Egypt.
Jul 4, 2018
The World’s Most Requested Airbnbs Will Give You Some Serious Design Inspiration
If you’ve ever stayed in an Airbnb, you know that those homes can pack a seriously stylish punch. And with the newly launched Airbnb Plus, you’ll see even more of that. All of the homes are a new tier of breathtaking listings, inspected and verified in person against a 100-point checklist for quality and comfort to ensure a premium experience for guests (AKA us). Here, a look at the top wish-listed Airbnbs on Airbnb Plus and the design takeaways you can use in your own home.
Jul 1, 2018
The First Ever 3D-Printed Concrete House Is Out of This World
For every 3D-printed project that pops up, there appears to be endless groundbreaking feats that are infinitely more ambitious than the last. Case in point: Plans for the world’s first 3D-printed concrete housing project are officially underway in the Dutch city of Eindhoven.
Jun 18, 2018