Category: Color and Texture

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

The year 2024 has us longing for the best things in life – reliving nostalgic memories, making concrete efforts to be happier, and decorating our homes with ornate embellishments (just to name a few) . Ahead of the new year, Yelp just released its 2025 Home, Beauty and Wellness Trends Report to give us a… Continue reading Dopamine-boosting trends to look forward to in 2025

Studio family Tsai-Wei Chang's innovative Studio Family Design receives prestigious award at the A' Interior Space and Exhibition Design Awards COMO, CO, ITALY, December 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ – The A' Design Award, a highly prestigious honor in the field of interior design, has announced Tsai-Wei Chang's “Studio Family” as the Bronze Winner in the Interior… Continue reading Studio Family by Tsai-Wei Chang wins bronze at the A' Interior Design Awards

It's hard to imagine how Joanna Gaines was able to further expand her empire, but the Designers–author–founder–hotelier–Shopkeeper has found a way. She adds Masterclass Instructor on her CV. For both long-time fans and new recruits, the course promises exclusive insight into Gaines' design with one clear outcome: Viewers will be able to create a dream… Continue reading Joanna Gaines always uses this tip to choose the right colors

Ultimately, the company decided to alleviate any sense of austerity by finding ways to divide the larger spaces into more intimate areas. “We created privacy elements throughout the house,” he says. “This intentionally added a layer of texture and warmth and helped give the whole thing a feeling of coziness.” They also used a color… Continue reading Brandin Cooks: Inside the NFL player's modern home in the Pacific Northwest