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Exploring the world of interior, product, and architectural design.

Elegant interior design in a Salem, Oregon home, showcasing unique furniture, art, and natural light.

Top 5 Interior Designers in Salem Oregon With Unique Styles

Salem's interior design market grew 15% in three years, outpacing national averages, according to the Oregon Business Journal .

Luca Bianchi· Jul 15· 5 min
A beautifully designed, comfortable living room with natural light, plush seating, and tasteful decor, embodying a lived-in aesthetic.

Top 7 Design Principles for Transforming Your Living Space

In 2026, the once-ubiquitous fitted kitchen is losing favor.

Luca Bianchi· Jul 12· 5 min
A modern living room showcasing integrated smart home devices like a smart mirror and speaker, highlighting the blend of technology and interior design.

Upcoming Smart Home Devices for Modern Interior Design

A $10 LIFX Everyday Bulb offers an immediate lighting upgrade.

Luca Bianchi· Jul 11· 5 min
Elegant living room showcasing timeless furniture pieces, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and sophisticated interior design.

Top 7 Timeless Furniture Pieces for Sophisticated Interiors

Fast furniture, often made from particleboard, plywood, and fiberboard, can contain formaldehyde.

Luca Bianchi· Jun 30· 5 min
An AI interface from Planner 5D generating a complete interior design concept, including furniture and color schemes, in under 60 seconds.

Planner 5D AI agent revolutionizes interior design

In less than 60 seconds, Planner 5D's new AI agent can generate a complete interior design concept, including furniture placement and color schemes—a task traditionally taking human designers weeks, a

Luca Bianchi· Jun 23· 3 min
A stylish living room interior featuring a blend of mid-century modern and contemporary design elements, bathed in natural light.

Top 7 Interior Design Movements Shaping Today's Homes

The 'family room,' a staple of modern homes, was a concept George Nelson introduced in his 1940 book, "Tomorrow's House.

Luca Bianchi· Jun 22· 5 min
An organically shaped, timeless rug with a blend of traditional and modern design elements, placed in a contemporary living room with natural light.

Timeless rug styles blend tradition with modern aesthetics

Essentia Home's new collection is transforming the very concept of flooring, introducing rugs with fluid, organic silhouettes that break away from traditional rectangular forms and redefine architectu

Luca Bianchi· Jun 21· 3 min
A stylish 3-piece wicker rocking patio furniture set with cushions and a coffee table, on sale at Walmart for $59.96.

Walmart Slashes Patio Set Price to $59.96

A 3-Piece Rocking Wicker Patio Furniture Set, once $119.

Luca Bianchi· Jun 20· 3 min
Futuristic Dubai skyscraper with integrated vertical gardens and waterfalls, showcasing biophilic design principles and a harmonious blend of nature and urban living.

Biophilic Design Principles: Urban Architecture Embraces Nature's Calm in 2026

In Dubai, wellness-led developments like Meraki Developers’ The Haven in Majan achieve around AED 75,000 for a one-bedroom unit, a figure that often surpasses the valuation of similar, conventionally

Luca Bianchi· Jun 20· 8 min
A dynamic and visually striking display at Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign 2026, featuring a fusion of innovative modern furniture and intricate traditional Scandinavian craft elements.

Copenhagen 3daysofdesign 2026 Interior Design Trends

Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign expects to double its visitor numbers to 120,000 this year, signaling a significant expansion of its global reach.

Luca Bianchi· Jun 17· 6 min
A warm and inviting 2026 living room showcasing a resurgence of earthy tones, bold patterns, and rich textures for a personalized haven.

2026 Home Design Embraces Warmth, Color, and Texture

After years of cool grays and stark whites dominating home aesthetics, 2026 is poised to see a vibrant resurgence of 1970s-inspired earthy tones, bold patterns, and wall-to-wall textures, transforming

Luca Bianchi· Jun 16· 6 min
Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, the newly appointed Deputy CEO of Saint Laurent, stands confidently in a modern office, symbolizing the brand's future growth and expansion.

Saint Laurent Appoints Anouck Duranteau-Loeper Deputy CEO

Saint Laurent, which reported €3.

Oliver Dane· Jun 11· 4 min
The award-winning Green Canopy House, a net-zero energy marvel, showcasing sustainable architecture amidst lush greenery with the Baltimore skyline in the distance.

Baltimore Home & Design Awards 2026 Honor Innovative Local Projects

The Green Canopy House, a net-zero energy marvel, won 'Project of the Year' and the 'People's Choice Award' at the 2026 Baltimore Home & Design Awards.

Luca Bianchi· Jun 9· 3 min
A diverse panel of judges representing biomimicry and ethical AI, alongside traditional design elements, at the Best of Design Awards 2026.

Best of Design Awards 2026: New Experts, New Criteria

For the first time in its 20-year history, the Best of Design Awards panel includes no judge primarily expert in traditional industrial design or architecture.

Luca Bianchi· Jun 7· 3 min
A luxurious and technologically advanced room at WOW!house 2026, showcasing the future of interior design with integrated smart systems.

WOW!house 2026 Opens With Innovative Rooms Showcasing Future Luxury

At London's WOW!house 2026, 15 of the 22 featured rooms integrated advanced visual or audio tech systems, indicating a profound shift in luxury interior design, according to Architectural Digest . Thi

Luca Bianchi· Jun 6· 4 min
A stylish powder room featuring reclaimed wood walls, modern vanity, and abstract art, embodying the California Cool aesthetic.

Michelle Lisac Interior Design Crafts Distinctive California Cool Interiors

In a recent powder bath project, Michelle Lisac Interior Design paired Stikwood's Reclaimed Weathered Wood White with Cole & Son's 'Woods' wallpaper, showcasing a distinctive blend of textures tha

Luca Bianchi· Jun 5· 4 min
A stylish living room featuring furniture and decor from the Todd Snyder x CB2 65-piece collaboration, highlighting the fusion of fashion and home design.

Todd Snyder launches 65-piece furniture design collaboration with CB2

Fashion designer Todd Snyder launched a 65-piece homeware collection with CB2 after three years of development, extending his distinct aesthetic into furniture, dinnerware, and decor.

Luca Bianchi· Jun 4· 3 min
Futuristic Helsinki public transport interior featuring innovative self-cleaning natural fiber seats, highlighting sustainable mobility design.

2026 Contemporary Interior Design for Sustainable Mobility

In Helsinki's public transport system, new self-cleaning fabrics derived from natural fibers are undergoing trials, signaling a radical shift in how vehicle interiors are designed for durability and h

Luca Bianchi· Jun 3· 4 min
Interior view of the award-winning 'Community Hub,' highlighting sustainable recycled materials and its multi-functional public space design.

2026 NY Product & Architectural Interior Design Awards Winners

The 'Community Hub,' a multi-functional public space built with recycled materials, secured the top Architectural Interior Design award in the 2026 NY Product Design and Architectural Interior Design

Luca Bianchi· May 16· 3 min
A cozy, sunlit living room featuring a comfortable, lived-in sofa with soft cushions and warm, inviting textures.

Lived-In Comfort Redefines Interior Design for Summer 2026

For Summer 2026, the humble sofa is no longer just about fabric; designers are now customizing its very proportion, configuration, and intricate details to create truly lived-in spaces.

Luca Bianchi· May 12· 3 min
A modern decorative archway in a classic living room, symbolizing an outdated interior design trend.

Avoid These Outdated Interior Design Trends in 2026

By 2026, trendy decorative arches, currently a popular visual highlight, are projected to quickly date a home, unlike classic lines with subtle details.

Luca Bianchi· May 12· 4 min
Interior of a modern MoCo restaurant featuring a vibrant living wall and custom-made wooden tables, highlighting new design trends.

MoCo Restaurants Showcase New Interior Design Trends

In downtown Bethesda, 'The Grove' restaurant opened last month.

Luca Bianchi· May 10· 3 min
An elegant and functional restaurant interior design, showcasing comfortable seating and sophisticated ambiance that enhances the dining experience.

Restaurant interior design elevates dining experience, functionality

In Q3 2023, restaurants investing in 'experiential design' saw a 15% increase in repeat bookings compared to those with standard layouts, proving ambiance now directly drives customer loyalty (OpenTab

Luca Bianchi· May 7· 3 min
A warm and inviting kitchen with vintage touches, showcasing the 'soft kitchen' trend's embrace of comfort and personality over sterile design.

Why the 'Soft Kitchen' Trend is Replacing Sterile White Aesthetics

Searches for the 'grandmacore kitchen' aesthetic have surged by an astonishing +545% on Pinterest, indicating a profound shift in what homeowners desire from their culinary spaces, according to Countr

Luca Bianchi· May 7· 5 min
The ultra-luxury Bang & Olufsen Beosound Haven speaker, a fusion of carved marble and advanced audio technology, displayed at Milan Design Week.

Bang & Olufsen and Antolini fuse sound and stone at Milan Design Week

Bang & Olufsen unveiled the Beosound Haven at Milan Design Week, a landscape speaker priced at an astonishing $520,000.

Luca Bianchi· Apr 30· 3 min
Futuristic exhibition space at Milan Design Week 2026 featuring floating inflatable furniture and glowing AI-powered chrome lights.

Milan Design Week 2026 Spotlights Sci-Fi and Inflatables

At Milan Design Week 2026, visitors encountered inflatable sofas from IKEA and unsettling, AI-infused chrome lights.

Luca Bianchi· Apr 29· 3 min
Surreal exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026 featuring floating inflatable sculptures and dramatic lighting, hinting at unsettling futures.

Milan Design Week 2026 Trends Foreshadow Unsettling Futures and Inflatable Forms

At Milan Design Week 2026, Aesop, known for its hand balms, launched a limited-edition lighting collection with Flos.

Luca Bianchi· Apr 28· 5 min
A modern retail and hospitality space designed with experiential elements, featuring interactive displays and personalized comfort zones.

Why Experiential Design Is Winning Over Retail and Hospitality Shoppers

This year, Hilton is rolling out its 'Connected Room' concept, allowing guests to personalize everything from lighting to temperature with a tap, signaling a new era where hotels are as much about tai

Luca Bianchi· Apr 25· 6 min
A modern, inclusive co-working space with quiet zones and varied seating, designed for neurodivergent individuals and diverse sensory needs.

Beyond Aesthetics: Neuroinclusive Design Principles Unlock Hidden Market

A 2021 University College London study revealed that 92% of neurodivergent students found a quiet space beneficial, highlighting a critical, often overlooked need in everyday environments.

Sofia Mendes· Apr 23· 5 min
A luxurious interior setting at Milano Design Week, showcasing the influence of fashion brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci on contemporary design.

Fashion's influence on interior design shines at Milano Design Week

At Milano Design Week, Louis Vuitton resurrects a 1920s Omega-shaped lacquered dressing table, a key piece in its new Art Deco-focused Objets Nomades collection, "Pierre Legrain Hommage," according to

Luca Bianchi· Apr 22· 3 min