Milan-based design platform Alcova has given its Heimtextil Trends 2026 a provocative title: Craft is a verb. This headline is particularly provocative as this season was about thinking about artificial intelligence – a technology not immediately associated with craftsmanship. It is precisely this bridge that the design experts want to build with their trend outlook.… Continue reading Techno craftsmen at work – diyinternational
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Port Royal Home frames Old Harbor Cove with contemporary design
When architect Jon Kukk first walked onto this Port Royal property in 2020, he noticed the sloping back edge that tapers away from the street—a geometry that can easily flatten a view. But the head of Kukk Architecture saw an opportunity: Long, horizontal lines and pronounced angular zones would create a rhythm and draw the… Continue reading Port Royal Home frames Old Harbor Cove with contemporary design
Bring the outside in by incorporating natural tones and colors into your home – The Irish Times
Anyone who has ever decorated their home knows the agony and ecstasy of choosing colors. It sounds simple, but it can lead to many arguments between spouses and hours of deliberation. Then, once you've finally decided on the shade, you still need to think about the shade, the finish and even the texture. However, there… Continue reading Bring the outside in by incorporating natural tones and colors into your home – The Irish Times
10 home decor essentials from the '70s that are considered bold today
Classicstock/Getty Images The 1970s brought us some pretty incredible – and sometimes questionable – trends in pop culture and fashion. Men and women adorned themselves with bell-bottoms, tie-dye pants, high-waisted trousers and platform shoes. Meanwhile, roller skating and big blockbusters like “Jaws,” “Star Wars” and “The One and Only Cher” became national pastimes.… Continue reading 10 home decor essentials from the '70s that are considered bold today
KING ONE Community Center / E+UV
© Rui Du + 24 shareshare Facebook Twitter post Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1033906/king-one-community-center-e-plus-uv AreaArea of this architectural projectArea: 56589 m² YearYear of completion of this architectural project Year: 2025 Photographs © Siming Wu Text description of the architects. Jinwan Aviation New City, one of Zhuhai's fastest growing districts, urgently needed a new community center to… Continue reading KING ONE Community Center / E+UV
Isabella Rossellini's dark wood kitchen is a masterpiece
Actress Isabella Rossellini may be synonymous with Hollywood, but she has a second legacy in Bellport, Long Island. Together with the architect Pietro Cicognani the Blue velvet star has created a wildly original farmhouse (called Mama Farm) that defies convention, and no room embodies this more than Isabella Rossellini's dark, wooden farmhouse kitchen. It seems… Continue reading Isabella Rossellini's dark wood kitchen is a masterpiece
The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion
Exterior work is nearing completion at 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story, mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, the 1,002-foot-tall structure will span 415,000 square feet and house 100 condominiums. The project also includes 25 floors of boutique office space, ground floor retail space and an extensive… Continue reading The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion
The 4 Vintage Rug Styles That Never Go Out of Style
The power of a rug is undeniable. Given their ability to transform a room in an instant, it's understandable that they've long been relied on to pull a design together. Although rug trends change every year, many vintage styles have long been valued for their character and charm. From the world-famous Persian carpet to the… Continue reading The 4 Vintage Rug Styles That Never Go Out of Style
15 new designs for Halloween 2025
McDonald's has brought back its spookiest merch – and there are two newcomers we can welcome to the spooky squad. The fast food giant's Happy Meal Boo Buckets returned to restaurants nationwide on October 21st. This year's range includes a trio of returning themed buckets – Ghost, Pumpkin and Goblin – as well as two… Continue reading 15 new designs for Halloween 2025
Matching your kitchen to the color of the year isn't worth the money, and here's why
Ronstik/Getty Images As tempting as it may be to clean your kitchen in the colors of the year, you may want to take a break. This annual trend is just that: a trend that can come and go. Monica Gounaropoulos, founder of Spiti Interior Design, warned Tasting Table that jumping on trendy color… Continue reading Matching your kitchen to the color of the year isn't worth the money, and here's why