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A loveletter to home

Just in time for Valentines Day, Design Maestro pens a love letter to home and examines what home building and relationship building have in common.

Shure Design Studio opens gallery and retail space in Los Angeles

Equal parts design lab and curated boutique, Shure Design Studio’s new gallery and retail space features everything from bespoke candles and specialty tabletop pieces to striking furniture, notable books and dynamic lighting.

The lifeless sameness of AI-generated home interiors

Forgive me for the crass analogy, but I don’t think it will be good for people’s well-being to believe AI-generated images are what “home” should look and feel like, any more than they should expect real-life sex to mimic what’s depicted in the emotionally disconnected gymnastics of porn.

Sandra Vlock on learning to call herself an artist

On this week’s Disruptive Design, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter sits down with Studio Vlock founder Sandra Vlock, to explore her transition from architect to artist and the enduring influence of the participatory nature of the built environment in her creations.

Breegan Jane and Clarke & Clarke are a match made in tropical heaven

A match made in tropical heaven, designer Breegan Jane dishes on her debut textile collection with Clark & Clarke, sharing insights into her inspirations, cultural influences, and design legacy.

When does furniture become art?

Every once in a while a designer like Jesse Visser comes along whose work sits so comfortably at the intersection of art and design, so as to make them inseparable. Visser is a luminary in contemporary design, whose unmistakably singular aesthetic and iconic designs prioritize user interaction, balancing conceptual purity with commercial appeal.

Mercury Mosaics elevates subway tile with a geometric edge 

Mercury Mosaics is the premiere maker of bespoke, handcrafted ceramic tiles, where the beauty of art and tile precision coalesce. Offering a diverse portfolio of hand-cut and hand-glazed products, the team of artisans demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating unique, beautiful offerings while prioritizing environmental sustainability. With an array of ready-to-ship classics and blends, as well as the ability to undertake custom projects, Mercury Mosaics has positioned itself as a trusted partner in the realm of architecture and design. For more information, visit www.mercurymosaics.com.

Talking tile with LIVDEN

In a shift from pared down, neutral environments to more maximalist, colorful spaces, tile can…

The story of Home Front Build is one of roots and revivals

There is sometimes a perception about the history of Los Angeles that would have us believe that native Angelenos – as in, families with well-established roots in the city – are few and far between. While it may be true that the City of Angels endlessly attracts new and diverse citizens, it’s not so difficult to find families with a deep generational heritage.  Case in point: our Fuller Resident clients. 

Hooker Furnishings targets design-focused buyers and opens two additional showrooms at Las Vegas Market

Hooker Furnishings is opening two additional showrooms for its Pulaski, Samuel Lawrence Drew & Jonathan Home, and PRI brands at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. Located in Building B, the showrooms support the company’s ongoing strategy of diversifying its customer base and enhancing its visibility and accessibility with its partners.