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Dialogues on the Knoll: Art, architecture and design converge in West Hollywood

Perched on a serene West Hollywood knoll, surrounded by the city’s vibrant energy, four newly completed luxury townhouses listed exclusively with The Agency are hosting “Dialogues on the Knoll,” a cross-residential art exhibition, featuring 19 contemporary artists, curated by Kipton Cronkite with salon partner Todd Williamson.

Stark acquires Fort Street Studio

This strategic acquisition reinforces STARK’s commitment to supporting boutique brands defined by artistic integrity and custom craftsmanship. Fort Street Studio will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the STARK portfolio, maintaining its creative independence, bespoke production, and deeply personal approach to design.

Frieze Los Angeles 2026 returns to Santa Monica

Frieze today announced the first details of Frieze Los Angeles 2026, the fair’s seventh edition, set to return to the Santa Monica Airport from February 26 to March 1, 2026. Now in its fourth year at the site, the fair will once again be staged within a custom-designed structure providing an immersive, indoor-outdoor setting that mirrors the city’s open character and invites exploration.

Dallas Market Center announces new Design Resources for January 2026

Dallas Market Center has announced newly opened showrooms, brand additions, and temporary exhibitions and design resources debuting for the January Total Home & Gift Market, taking place January 7–13, 2026.

Calvin Ma is the 2025 recipient of the ISFD Tom Conley Student Scholarship 

Ma, currently a graduate student at California Polytechnic State University in Pomona, CA, is also the recent winner of the ISFD John Conrad Student Pinnacle Awards for his modernly designed Elaine Chair.

NKBA | KBIS release 2026 bath trends report

Comprised of data generated from a survey completed by nearly 700 industry experts, including designers, manufacturers, remodelers, architects, and more, the report provides a comprehensive look into current and upcoming trends in residential baths that will have the biggest impact in 2026 and beyond.

Fire Magic and Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens elevate outdoor living at WestEdge Design Fair 2025

ogether, the two brands blend American craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to bring design-forward, high-performance outdoor kitchen solutions that demonstrate the limitless design possibilities available for today’s outdoor environments.

Modernism Week offers curated tours of rarely seen homes

Modernism Week’s festival in February, 2026 will offer a range of unique and compelling programs, including tours of architecturally significant homes and buildings that are rarely open to the public.

Inside House Beautiful’s 2025 Whole Home with Sara Malek Barney

Step inside House Beautiful’s 2025 Whole Home, where Austin designer-developer Sara Malek Barney of BANDD/DESIGN bridges luxury hospitality and residential comfort in a stunning new build in the city’s Deep Eddy neighborhood. Discover how she turned a nine-month sprint into an urban treehouse that redefines livable design and everyday luxury.

Kelly Wearstler unveils new curatorial platform, Side Hustle

Conceived as both a digital and physical initiative, Side Hustle looks to champion artists and designers working across sculpture, painting, craft, jewelry, music, performance, film, video, culinary culture, automotive design, sport, and more.