Category: Color and Texture

New York, New York, USA Renovating the Manhattan Brown residence is about creating a harmonious and functional living space, paying attention to details such as material selection and spatial flow. This project was recently awarded the 2024 Future House Award by Global Design News and the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. From the… Continue reading Delson or Sherman Architects undertake a comprehensive renovation, transforming a traditional townhouse into a spacious, multifunctional residence

Glidden Paint from PPG's 2025 Color of the Year – Purple Basil (PPG1046-7) – is a case study in adaptability. The warm, deep purple has a neutral undertone, making it suitable for both traditional and edgy interiors. “Consumers are embracing this time of change and movement, and we are seeing color trends reflect the need… Continue reading Pantone, Behr, Benjamin Moore and more

© Arch Exist Photography + 13 shareshare Facebook Twitter post Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1024439/cacp-designing-yiiie-architects © Arch Exist Photography Text description of the architects. CACP “Design”? is a spatial practice project by CACP (Community Art Creative Project) that transforms an abandoned bike shed into a vibrant public space that promotes recycling and community engagement. The Community… Continue reading CACP Designing / YIIIE Architects

As soon as Pantone announced Mocha Mousse as the color of the year for 2025, ideas began to flow about how we could incorporate this hue into our interiors. Its warm, rich undertones are all about savoring the moments that make you feel good, and where better to indulge in delicious design than in the… Continue reading Pantone's Mocha Mousse is our new favorite kitchen color

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 the kitchen. It might seem only fitting… Continue reading Isabella Rossellini's dark wooden kitchen is the trend for 2025

Butcher block countertops are re-emerging in kitchen design this year, adding character and traditional style to plans. But before you follow suit, it's important to know the pros and cons to make sure they're right for you. They add aesthetic appeal and a more rustic, natural element to your space, but there are also some… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of a Butcher Block Countertop You Should Know

The wait is officially over: Pantone's Color of the Year for 2025 is Mocha Mousse, a chocolaty, decadent yet cozy brown. Building on the legacy of 2024 pick Peach Fuzz and its emphasis on tactility, Mocha Mousse offers a multi-sensory feast for all five senses. Mocha Mousse (17-1230) is the Pantone Color of the Year… Continue reading The Pantone Color of the Year 2025 is Mocha Mousse

Get to know the inconspicuous color. In recent years, Pantone has chosen some really eye-catching, bold hues as Color of the Year. Remember Viva Magenta from 2023? Or bright, a bright yellow that was just one of two colors of 2021? And we can't forget Living Coral in 2019 and Tangerine Tango in 2012. But… Continue reading Why Pantone's color of the year 2025 is a simple brown

Books that inspire gardeners Selected by Clare Coulson The gardens of Ulf Nordfjell by Ulf Nordfjell (Merrell, £40) The effects of climate change shape the latest book by Swedish designer Ulf Nordfjell. In addition to his own country cabin in Sweden, which lies just below the Arctic Circle and is covered in snow five months… Continue reading The best gardening and interior design books of 2024

Mom always told us not to judge a book by its cover, but how about a dinner party after the dining room? While pimento cheese, gumbo, and Grandma's buttermilk biscuits are always delicious and devoured to the last crumb no matter where they're served, good food is certainly more fun in a beautiful space. Stop… Continue reading 5 dining room colors for an entertaining space