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6 Designers Share Their All-Time Favorite Fabrics
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6 Designers Share Their All-Time Favorite Fabrics

Interior designers Frances Merrill, Mark D. Sikes, and others take on the near-impossible ask with flying colors—and patterns
9 Weird Paint Colors Designers Love
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9 Weird Paint Colors Designers Love

From Bamboozle to Little Black Dress, here are the unusual colors experts say have had the biggest impact on their interior design projects
7 Items Interior Designers Say You Should Never Splurge On
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7 Items Interior Designers Say You Should Never Splurge On

Pros are cashing in on these budget-saving buys
33 Time-Tested Products Designers Spec Again and Again
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33 Time-Tested Products Designers Spec Again and Again

Pros spill the wall coverings, furnishings, lights, and plumbing fixtures they turn to in a pinch

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10 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Daniel Arsham, Beata Heuman, and More
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10 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Daniel Arsham, Beata Heuman, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, fabric, and more
8 Stylish Hardware Sources Designers Are Speccing Right Now
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8 Stylish Hardware Sources Designers Are Speccing Right Now

We combed through AD home tours in search of the hardware makers designers are loving now
8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Diane Keaton, Missoni Home, and More
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8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Diane Keaton, Missoni Home, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, floor coverings, and more
A Millennium Later, This Natural Floor Covering Still Endures
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A Millennium Later, This Natural Floor Covering Still Endures

Designers of all genres are putting the chameleon, all-natural basic to use
87 Home Decor Stores to Shop Now and Always
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87 Home Decor Stores to Shop Now and Always

From decades-old destinations in New York City to up-and-coming shops in California, discover America’s best home stores that are open for business
From Gert Voorjans, Barber Osgerby, and More: 8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now
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From Gert Voorjans, Barber Osgerby, and More: 8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now

A look at the latest drops in tableware, fabric, and more
The Best New Kitchen and Bath Products We Spotted at KBIS
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The Best New Kitchen and Bath Products We Spotted at KBIS

The kitchen appliances, bath faucetry, hardware, and more shaping the future of the kitchen and bath
8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Armando Cabral, Augusta Hoffman, and More
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8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Armando Cabral, Augusta Hoffman, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, fabric, and more
8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Carlos Mota, Jamie Bush, and More
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8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Carlos Mota, Jamie Bush, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, fabric, and more
11 Designer Wallpaper and Fabric Trends That Defined This Year
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11 Designer Wallpaper and Fabric Trends That Defined This Year

From a flair for the psychedelic to revivals of archival prints, 2024’s fabric and wallpaper debuts evoked an unabashed enthusiasm
Lauren Santo Domingo’s Designer Andre Mellone Shares the Stories Behind the Tastemaker’s Ski House
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Lauren Santo Domingo’s Designer Andre Mellone Shares the Stories Behind the Tastemaker’s Ski House

The AD100 listee shares the stories behind the December cover star’s Jackson Hole retreat
11 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Heidi Caillier, Julie Hillman, and More
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11 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Heidi Caillier, Julie Hillman, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, fabric, and more
Jimmy Butler’s AD100 Designer Gets Into the Details of the Superstar Athlete’s Home
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Jimmy Butler’s AD100 Designer Gets Into the Details of the Superstar Athlete’s Home

From European musings to faux-plant preferences, designer Tiffany Brooks shares the sources and influences behind Butler’s California home, which graces AD’s November cover
Jennifer Garner’s Designers Go Behind the Scenes of Their Project for the Star
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Jennifer Garner’s Designers Go Behind the Scenes of Their Project for the Star

From family-friendly design to their favorite secret sources, Steve and Brooke Giannetti talk shop about AD’s October cover story featuring actor Jennifer Garner
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Khaite, Studio Shamshiri, and More
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9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Khaite, Studio Shamshiri, and More

A look at the latest drops in dinnerware, textiles, and more
7 Limewash Paints Designers Love
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7 Limewash Paints Designers Love

Ready to jump on the limewash bandwagon? Start with these expert-approved shades
7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Yinka Ilori, Gachot, and More
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7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Yinka Ilori, Gachot, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, faucetry, and more
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Christian Louboutin, Josh Greene Design, and More
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9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Christian Louboutin, Josh Greene Design, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, wall covering, and more
The Sofa Bed Is Dead&-Here Are 10 Designer-Approved Alternatives
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The Sofa Bed Is Dead—Here Are 10 Designer-Approved Alternatives

Opt into these space-saving solutions from interior designers and architects
7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Thom Browne, Flack Studio, and More
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7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Thom Browne, Flack Studio, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, lighting, and more, as seen at Milan Design Week 2024
Emma Roberts’s Home: AD100 Firm Pierce & Ward Share Their Secret Sources
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Emma Roberts’s Home: AD100 Firm Pierce & Ward Share Their Secret Sources

From a surprising kitchen steal to the window treatments worth splurging on, Emily Ward and Louisa Pierce talk shop about AD’s May cover story with actor Emma Roberts
27 Underrated Paint Colors to Add to Your Rotation, According to Designers
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27 Underrated Paint Colors to Add to Your Rotation, According to Designers

Experts weigh in on the shades they wish they saw in interiors more often—from Mayonnaise to Mahogany
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Kengo Kuma, Billy Cotton, and More
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9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Kengo Kuma, Billy Cotton, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, floor covering, and more
The Best Lighting for Small Spaces, According to 7 Designers
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The Best Lighting for Small Spaces, According to 7 Designers

Professional tastemakers share their go-to lights for making max impact within minimal square footage
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Pierce & Ward, Remy Renzullo, and More
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9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Pierce & Ward, Remy Renzullo, and More

A look at the latest drops in tabletop, lighting, and more
The Best Furniture for Small Spaces, According to 8 Designers
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The Best Furniture for Small Spaces, According to 8 Designers

Experts from the AD PRO Directory and New American Voices share notes on their old standbys and new favorites
6 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Marian McEvoy, Peter Mikic, and More
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6 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Marian McEvoy, Peter Mikic, and More

A look at the latest drops in fabric, flooring, and more
Lacquer Is Back&-Here's How Designers Are Reimagining the Finish’s Potential
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Lacquer Is Back—Here's How Designers Are Reimagining the Finish’s Potential

Designers agree: This age-old technique delivers undisputed wow factor
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Mark Cunningham, Gere Kavanaugh, and More
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9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Mark Cunningham, Gere Kavanaugh, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, wallpaper, rugs, and more
12 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From FoundRae, Flamingo Estate, and More
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12 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From FoundRae, Flamingo Estate, and More

A look at the latest drops in tableware, floor covering, and more
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Studio McGee, Ozwald Boateng, and More
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9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Studio McGee, Ozwald Boateng, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, textiles, and more
These 15 Purple Paint Colors Are Plum Perfect, According to Designers
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These 15 Purple Paint Colors Are Plum Perfect, According to Designers

Find the best violet or mauve for your space with advice from these interiors experts
15 Beautiful Brown Paint Colors Designers Are Loving Right Now
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15 Beautiful Brown Paint Colors Designers Are Loving Right Now

It’s official: Brown is back. Here are the best brown paint colors to try, according to those in the know
12 Orange Paint Colors to Energize Any Space, According to Designers
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12 Orange Paint Colors to Energize Any Space, According to Designers

See why radiant and optimistic orange paint has had a resurgence and become the darling of the design community
13 Red Paint Colors Designers Use on Repeat
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13 Red Paint Colors Designers Use on Repeat

From candy apple to muted neutral shades, designers share their favorite red hues
7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Joseph Altuzarra, Christophe Delcourt, and More
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7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Joseph Altuzarra, Christophe Delcourt, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, textiles, and more
8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Ulla Johnson, Sophie Dries, and More
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8 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Ulla Johnson, Sophie Dries, and More

A look at the latest collection drops in tabletop, textiles, and more
16 Designers Share Their All-Time Favorite IKEA Products
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16 Designers Share Their All-Time Favorite IKEA Products

These decorators rely on products from the Swedish retailer to get the job done—sometimes even using them in their own homes
7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Le Corbusier, Federico Forquet, and More
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7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Le Corbusier, Federico Forquet, and More

A look at the latest collection drops in furniture, textiles, and more
Here’s What’s Happening in Danish Design Right Now
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Here’s What’s Happening in Danish Design Right Now

The latest from Danish makers Gubi, Louis Poulsen, and more, as seen at Copenhagen’s  3 Days of Design
Svenskt Tenn Gets the Margherita Missoni Treatment This Summer&-And We’re Here for It
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Svenskt Tenn Gets the Margherita Missoni Treatment This Summer—And We’re Here for It

Through August 27, Greetings From Margherita infuses the Swedish design destination with Missoni’s super-stylish POV
11 Underrated Houseplants, According to Professional Green Thumbs
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11 Underrated Houseplants, According to Professional Green Thumbs

It isn’t all about monstera and parlor palms
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Yinka Ilori, Studio Ashby, and More
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9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Yinka Ilori, Studio Ashby, and More

A look at the latest collection drops in furniture, textiles, and more
Italian Minimalism Returns, a New ‘It’ Green, and 9 Other Design Trends AD Editors Spotted at Salone del Mobile 2023
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Italian Minimalism Returns, a New ‘It’ Green, and 9 Other Design Trends AD Editors Spotted at Salone del Mobile 2023

AD editors from across the globe share the emerging trends from Milan Design Week that resonated with them most
5 Iconic Designs That Have Been Reimagined With Eco-Friendly Materials
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5 Iconic Designs That Have Been Reimagined With Eco-Friendly Materials

Thankfully our understanding of sustainability has grown a lot since their original debuts
7 Sustainable Materials and Products Designers Should Know About Right Now
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7 Sustainable Materials and Products Designers Should Know About Right Now

From the world’s first bio-material toilet to a chair woven from recycled plastic rope, these imaginative inventions use upcycling, renewable resources, and sustainable techniques to add soul to a space
10 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now&-From Vincent Van Duysen, Victoria Hagan, and More
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10 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Vincent Van Duysen, Victoria Hagan, and More

A look at the latest collection drops in furniture, lighting, and more
47 Garden Stores to Shop Now, According to Designers and Landscaping Pros
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47 Garden Stores to Shop Now, According to Designers and Landscaping Pros

Verdant-minded designers share their go-to spots for gardening essentials, from a “menagerie” in Birmingham, Alabama, to a Hudson Valley family farm
Allover Pattern&-the “Extravagant Indulgence” of Interiors&-Is Back!
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Allover Pattern—the “Extravagant Indulgence” of Interiors—Is Back!

Pattern explosion is popping off—again. Designers share why the maximalist style endures
32 Spectacular Fabrics and Trims Coming to Market This Year
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32 Spectacular Fabrics and Trims Coming to Market This Year

From tapestries to cut velvet and shimmery upholstery, here are the fabric and trim trends that will rule 2023
9 New Design Collabs We're Loving&-From Jake Arnold, Les Ensembliers, and More
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9 New Design Collabs We're Loving—From Jake Arnold, Les Ensembliers, and More

A look at the latest collection drops in furniture, rugs, and more
These 9 Paint Colors Give Small Spaces Big-Room Energy
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These 9 Paint Colors Give Small Spaces Big-Room Energy

Here are the paint colors designers say will help your small space punch above its weight