These ideas are the guiding force behind how the best designers are creating interesting, exciting interiors this year ...

This latest installment of our quarterly series with the designer takes a deep dive into how materials and shapes add spice to multifamily. Think of pattern and texture as a spice that is one part of ...

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THE HUMAN BRAIN loves a good pattern. Evolutionarily speaking, we’re hard-wired to recognize repetitive shapes. They organize the world around us. From a design standpoint, patterns can also help our ...

Ah, spring! At last! If you're like me and live year-round in a temperate climate zone, May does bring, in addition to flowers, the desire for some changes in living spaces. Snow birds flocking back ...

As we step into 2025, interior design is becoming more personal than ever. Gone are the days of standard builder-grade finishes, stark white walls, and thoughtless choices. This year is all about true ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Botanical wallpaper is making a strong comeback, and it’s easy to see why. If you want to bring a refreshing touch of nature into your space, botanical patterns offer timeless style with a calming, ...

Biophilic interior design is an innovative philosophy that incorporates natural elements into indoor spaces specifically to improve well-being. The term comes from the word biophilia, meaning a love ...

Looking for design inspiration? With the ubiquitousness of online interior-design sources, it’s easy to comb through, say, thousands of wallpaper options in just a few minutes, but it can also be the ...

Closeup of a small-scale, black and white checkerboard print rug - noelnoha/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Think back to the biggest home decor trends of 2021 ...