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.
It was time for Summer School in High Point July 23-24, where a panel of designers and influencers shared practical advice for raising your profile — and growing your business.
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.
It’s easy to think of the trend-oriented, design-focused side of the home furnishings business as…
The internet overrides Pantone’s 2026 color of the year and paint companies name their picks instead
Paint brands are looking ahead to 2026 with colors that capture comfort, grounding and a renewed appetite for expressive palettes. Pantone leads with Cloud Dancer, a soft white that pairs easily with pastels, while major paint companies introduce hues ranging from deep plum to earthy greens and warm neutrals. Together, the selections reflect a shift away from cool grays toward tones that feel restorative, confident and adaptable amid changing lifestyles.
Live webinar reveals declassified strategies top exhibitors use to engage buyers and boost sales
International Design announces its official launch this Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6 PM CET for Design Miami, during Art Basel week. Built as a refined digital and physical ecosystem, the platform introduces a new benchmark in the way collectible design and contemporary art are discovered, acquired, and experienced.
An inside look at one of New York’s most exclusive design experiences, where sculptural, statement-making furniture takes center stage. This article spotlights standout pieces from Basic.Space’s invitation-only showcase and offers practical guidance on specifying livable art that elevates luxury interiors.
Acclaimed Contemporary Art Gallery Bolstered by Positive Reception in U.S. Market
With ‘among-all’, Patricia Urquiola presents a new design installation in Hall 3.0 at Heimtextil 2026. Visitors actively shape the space. Their movements become part of the installation through AI. Patricia Urquiola demonstrates how textiles function as transformative and intelligent materials. They combine craftsmanship, technology, texture and structure. Textiles thus form the interface between people, materials and machinery.
A 2025 Survey of Nearly 800 Design Professionals Underscores a Digital-First Buying Reality, Confirms SEO as the Primary Discovery Channel, and Highlights the Need for Transparent Pricing and Accessible Specifications in the Architecture and Design Industry.
As artificial intelligence tools push their way into more aspects of our lives, a question looms for those in creative fields: Will AI enhance the value of our imaginations or will it extinguish our jobs? What do you think?
Modernism Week announced that it will again offer an exciting online auction of unique and compelling experiences and intriguing and distinctive items just in time for the holiday season. The online bidding event, called the ‘Best of Modernism – Holiday Edition” Auction, will run 8 days from December 6-14, 2025, and will feature more than 100 unique architectural experiences, exclusive VIP Modernism Week event tickets and experiences packages, and uncommon items not typically available to the public.
Axos Design, led by former investment banker Chris Yerolemou, is redefining luxury millwork by blending artisanal craftsmanship with advanced technology. From AI-enhanced manufacturing to proprietary wood–metal finishes, the firm’s new 30,000-square-foot Long Island City factory elevates both design and production for high-end residential and commercial projects.