Seasoned interior designer and design historian Alessandra Wood said she'd never put some colors, window treatments, and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A growing number of home renovation and interior design platforms are rolling out A.I.-enabled imaging tools capable of redesigning rooms in an instant. By Rachel Wharton When Lee Mayer launched the ...

As an interior designer, I see lots of trends cycle in and out each season. Color drenching, versatile furniture, and colorful trim are all popular among my clients right now. However, I'm seeing less ...

Rooms drenched in dusky shades (below left) have enjoyed a stretch of popularity. But Los Angeles kitchen designer Caren Rideau expects that in 2026, we’ll say goodbye to “the dominance of navy blue ...

Great AI doesn’t happen in isolation. These UX strategies — from confidence scores to graceful error recovery — turn users into active collaborators. The AI ...

I try not to judge decorating trends just because I think they’re ugly. If twisted-rope lamp bases and nautical-knot doorstops—or anything else with faint notes of noose—make you happy, live your ...

It’s easy to fall in love with a perfectly styled room online or in a design book. Recreating that magic in your own home without it feeling like a DIY fail? Less so. If a professional designer isn’t ...

Demand has soared for unique home decor, everything from a custom-made sofa to a hand-loomed, antique rug. A growing desire for bespoke furnishings came up time and again in our recent interviews with ...