The real estate, interior design and fine art sectors, in particular, are experiencing correlated growth. High-end real estate buyers are often interested in art as a financial investment and this synergy is evident in collaborations between real estate agencies and art curators, where art is not only used for staging but also offered as part of the property package. Today we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the market: sculpture and its broader implications for The Industry as a whole.
Driven by a love for homes with rich histories, Matthew Trettel and Ryan Hanson, two entrepreneurs with a keen eye for aesthetics and storytelling, have undertaken an extraordinary project in Minneapolis. The couple has restored the historic Pillsbury Castle, a Tudor Revival mansion once owned by Alfred F. Pillsbury, saving it from the fate that befell many of the city’s grand old homes.
‘The Office’ Star Melora Hardin launches collage-style wallpaper line ‘Storyboards by Melora Hardin’
You likely know Melora Hardin as Jan Levinson on “The Office,” or Jacquline Carlyle on “The Bold Type,” but there is another facet to her creativity the world should know more about: Hardin is a collage artist, and now; wallpaper and product designer. Melora sat down with DNN Editor in Chief, Courtney Porter to discuss the inspiration for her new wallpaper collection, ‘Storyboards.’ They discuss her creative process, her partnership with Canadian mural-and-fine-art printer, NumérArt, and plans for an expanded home decor line.
Regina Andrew announces the launch of two new lighting collections: Bond and Rhoads. Together, the collections present complementary interpretations of contemporary form—one grounded in soft architectural balance, the other informed by sculptural rhythm and musical inspiration. Both collections are in stock and exclusively available at reginaandrew.com.
Recurrence, a solo exhibition by Los Angeles–based architect and artist Leo Marmol, will open to the public Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chuck Arnoldi’s Venice studio. Presented by Art Seen, the exhibition will remain on view through March 1, 2026, marking a return to the neighborhood where Marmol first lived and worked after relocating to Los Angeles in the 1980s.
Victoria Yakusha Space in Miami blurs the boundaries between architecture, interiors, collectible design, and contemporary art through an interdisciplinary approach. Functioning simultaneously as a design studio, gallery, and research environment, it presents Yakusha Studio’s architectural vision alongside refined interior solutions and hand-crafted objects.








