In the introduction to New England Coastal: Homes That Tell a Story (Monacelli, 2024), Massachusetts-based architect Mark Hutker tells the tale of his early-career encounter with author Judy Blume, who selected his firm, Hutker Architects, to design her family home … Continue reading →

International fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary creative director who breathed life into the house of Chanel after its founder’s death, had an eye for more than just the runway. Outside the design world, Lagerfeld was a passionate collector of … Continue reading →

Design details like pelmets and valances, sheers, casements, and upholstered doors may not feel accessible to the average homeowner, but in Decorate like a Decorator: All You Need to Know to Design like a Pro (Monacelli, 2024), creative director Dara … Continue reading →

The postmodern movement of the 1980s threw classic design theories out the window: why abide by “less is more” when color, pattern, materials, and motifs carry meaning and expression? During this time, architects and designers began adding decoration purely for … Continue reading →

Designer, author, photographer, and self-proclaimed “vintage vulture” Dabito is known across theinternet for his bold use of color and eclectic maximalism. The former flight attendant, who spent years honing his styling skills, feels that formal design training is not a … Continue reading →

Clients and projects that push me to see differently are also the ones that teach me the most,” explains Sara Story in The Art of Home (Rizzoli, 2023), referring to this Austin Hills ranch house whose owner requested “a super … Continue reading →

Celebrity interior designer and Queer Eye home expert Bobby Berk firmly believes the bathroom should function as a break room, emphasizing mindful design in an often-limited space. In Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind (Clarkson … Continue reading →

When it comes to interiors, visual and tactile elements—like an unexpected pop of color, the look and feel of a particular wood grain, or an exquisitely textured fabric—are often the most notable aspects of a well-designed space. Interior designer Amanda … Continue reading →

At first, the concept of a modern Victorian home appears contradictory: how can the rigid architecture and overstuffed design of the Victorian house mesh with contemporary open floor plans and integrated spaces? In Victorian Modern (Thames and Hudson, July 2023), … Continue reading →

In The Elegant Life: Rooms That Welcome and Inspire (Rizzoli, 2022), interior design heavyweight Alex Papachristidis showcases his gracious, arresting, and totally unexpected interiors, from a Manhattan apartment made to feel like a homestead set in nature to a contemporized … Continue reading →