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 fair celebrates Design Miami’s two decades of championing the design avant-garde, with curatorial director Glenn Adamson and the theme Make. Believe., honoring the collectible design visionaries of the past and present, and spotlighting those of the future. Focusing on the intersection between skilled and knowledgeable craft and wild flights of imagination, the theme perceives design as a space of fantastical projection, but a fantasy that is grounded in reality. Imagination comes to life through craft, in all its forms.
850-foot Landmark on Manhattan’s Waterfront Showcases New York Luxury on a Global Stage and Ranks Among Top-Selling New Developments of 2025
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.
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.
The mountain home has come a long way from its humble beginnings. What began with pragmatic log cabins has evolved. Today’s mountain retreats trade dark, heavy interiors for light-filled, open spaces that merge sleek modernity with biophilic serenity. Glass, steel, and concrete meet wood and stone in designs that honor nature while embracing modern luxury. This week, we caught up with several acclaimed luxury designers and architects to discuss the modern mountain home.
What does “luxury” mean? Is it opulence? Extravagance? Sumptuousness? Lavishness? Indulgence?
When a panel of six interior designers who know a thing or two about luxury design was asked that question during the recent discussion of “The Evolution of Luxury,” not one of them used any of those common synonyms.
Casa Milano designed by The One Atelier debuts Italian-inspired luxury residences in Shenzhen, China
Located in the prestigious Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, GCC Casa Milano Shenzhen introduces a refined vision of contemporary living that blends Italian design principles with the vibrancy of one of Asia’s most dynamic urban centres. The result is an expression of timeless elegance and exquisite finishes, which include select Armani/Casa furnishings.
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.
IFDA NY announced its Rising Stars Award Event on November 11 at the Lutron Showroom in New York City. Libby Langdon, interior designer, author, product designer and makeover television personality, served as master of ceremonies for the evening.
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.