The Kalashnikov Group, the Russian gun-making giant best known for its Soviet-era AK-47 assault rifle, has unveiled upgrades to its AK-12 assault rifle to better suit Russia in its war on Ukraine, according to Russian state media. Photo courtesy of Kalashnikov Group May 27 (UPI) — The Kalashnikov Group, the […]
Month: May 2023
Guinea outdoor chair by CMP Design for Pedrali
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Pedrali has launched the Guinea outdoor chair, created by CMP Design Studio, which combines tubular coloured aluminium with warm teak elements. Informed by tropical climates, the Guinea chair has a powder-coated aluminium frame with teak armrests – a detail that adds tactility while protecting the body from […]
6 Best Bathroom Countertops – Chic Bathroom Countertop Materials
The way interior designers see it, bathroom countertops can go two ways. They can either make a statement or subtly complement other finishes in the bathroom, says Denver-based designer Jess Knauf. “If you select a more striking countertop material, maybe with a lot of veining or an interesting color, that […]
I’m an interior designer and this is how I use artwork |
As an interior designer I know that art has the power to transform any space, adding depth, character, and visual appeal to a room. Whether you are a collector or simply looking to incorporate art into your home, these are my top tips to help you use art as the […]
Packing Fragile Items: How to Wrap and Protect Your Valuables
Packing is an essential aspect of moving. However, your type of items determine the kind of packaging supplies and packaging method. If you have fragile items, you should know how to do this right to avoid blunders. For instance, improper packaging can damage your valuables, and you will spend more […]
Personal Style: How to Make Your Interior Design Reflect Yours
Creating a space that feels authentic to you and your own personal style can often feel like a challenge, particularly at a time when new design trends seem to be coming in fast and furious and you’re bombarded with so many images of different interiors on social media. As many […]
Exhibit Columbus’ ‘Public by Design’ to open in August
Photo provided by Exhibit Columbus “Ground Rules” has an elevated playing court and seating under a concrete colonnade at the Cummins Corporate Office Building in downtown Columbus, presented by Jessica Colangelo and Charles Sharpless. “Public by Design,” the fourth Exhibit Columbus exhibition, will open the weekend of Aug. 25 and […]
Top 10 minimal furniture to inspire your interior design process
At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate […]
Best Interior Design Games
It can be exciting to redesign a space to call your own, but oftentimes the work is greater than the reward. This is why games exist that focus on interior designing. That way, you can let out your creative side without depleting your energy or funds. Related: Games That Let […]
Cumberland County commissioners approve design
A concept design for the new Crown Event Center to be located in downtown Fayetteville was approved Monday by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. The three-story building includes a two-story lobby and a rooftop terrace facing Gillespie Street, which will serve as the front of the building, according to […]
Molteni&C’s Debut Outdoor Collection Is Filled with Design Powerhouses
Launching an entirely new category as a heritage furniture company requires both respect for one’s roots and a vision for the future. Molteni&C’s creative director, Vincent Van Duysen, certainly had this in mind while working on the brand’s debut outdoor collection. For Van Duysen, Molteni’s extensive archives were a huge […]
CARLY THE REVEAL OF OUR INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS
At long last, I had Julia come over to photograph the spaces we redecorated!!! I’m thrilled to be able to show you the new spaces. It feels like we live in an entirely new home– this has been so transformative and I love everything. It feels so…. us. Design is […]
Cautious Optimism for Display Market as Display Week Show Opens
The post-COVID slump in consumer electronics sale has hit the display market rather hard, but there are signs of an uptick as Display Week 2023, one of the largest events in the display industry, takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles from May 21 through 26. […]
What is the most tiring color? This one color could be draining |
As anyone who has been through the process of searching for room colors will attest, choosing the right color for a room can be a minefield with endless choices and subtle nuances to understand and overcome. But along with what is the most stressful color?, we are also often asked […]
University of Kentucky presents 10 student interior design projects
Dezeen School Shows: a boutique hotel that supports local artists and a tufted fabric designed to add a sensory element to interiors are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at the University of Kentucky. Also included is a project that likens an old building to a wise elderly man and a […]
Third Annual Midwest Home Design Awards Begin Today
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Greenspring Media, publisher of Midwest Home magazine, has launched the third annual Midwest Home Design Awards to recognize the best of the best in residential and commercial design. Beginning today and running through 11:59 pm on July 31, 2023, builders, architects, remodelers, designers, […]
Inside a Gramercy Park Home That’s Taken Nearly Two Decades to Assemble
Story credits her childhood, helmed by art-obsessed parents, for her wanderlust and collecting proclivity. Having grown up in Asia and then suburban Houston—her father is in the oil business; her mother was a museum curator—the appreciation for “an eclectic mix of furnishings and finishes” came early on, she says, pointing […]
5 Reasons For Designers To Specialize In Healthcare Interior Design
Monica Margolles-Flores (MPS-H), Hospital Design Capstone project, hallway from main lobby to elevators Between the soaring popularity of HGTV shows and meaningful new studies on the impact interior design can have on healing and happiness, it’s not surprising that designers (and even non-designers; more on that later) are finding interior […]
This week on “Sunday Morning: By Design” (May 21)
The Emmy Award-winning “CBS Sunday Morning” is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. “Sunday Morning” also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. (Download it here.) This week we present our annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley. WATCH THE […]
Home decor, interior design: Tips and tricks to cool-off your space this summer
The rising temperature is making our concrete houses feel no less than a furnace and as summer approaches, the scorching heat at home can make it difficult to stay indoors without an air conditioning unit. However, there are many people who cannot afford such luxury or prefer to use sustainable […]