This latest installment of our quarterly series with the designer takes a deep dive into how materials and shapes add spice to multifamily. Think of pattern and texture as a spice that is one part of ...

Some of the greatest features in Photoshop are the text, object, and image effects such as Textures, Patterns, Gradients, and Styles. Styles are those amazing special effects that you see rolling ...

CHICAGO (April 28, 2023) - Chicago-based Mary Cook Associates (MCA), a national, award-winning commercial interior design firm, today published a white paper entitled "The Great Match: Enhancing ...

In addition to knurling, Wells thinks a few other metal texturizing techniques will proliferate in the hardware space in 2026 ...

Layering prints and patterns is a design approach that creates a sophisticated look full of depth and dimension. When done incorrectly, however, the result can be a distracting and scattered space. To ...

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, trends wax and wane like the phases of the moon. For the past decade, the understated elegance of quiet luxury and minimalist trends dominated the scene, casting ...

I was told there are some really interesting areas of the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge on the North Douglas Island side. I don’t spend enough time exploring alongside the ocean. There are ...

Let’s assume that if you’re looking for lodging for a weekend getaway in Paris, life is going pretty darn well. Though there’s undoubtedly endless options for places to lay your head at night, Hôtel ...

The best washable rugs are durable, easy to clean and available in a variety of colors and patterns to complement any home. After six weeks of hands-on testing—including stain tests, multiple cycles ...