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Ready to Revel?

Chicago's ultimate celebration of design is back. Revel in Design brings together the industry's best for an unforgettable night of connection and creativity showcasing winners of IIDA's most prestigious design competitions. Find Out More

source: IIDA

Got a NeoCon or Design Days Showstopper?

If you're creating a buzzworthy booth, phenomenal pop-up, or can't-miss showroom for NeoCon or Design Days 2025, throw your hat in the ring. The IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition is open through May 30. Submit Today

source: IIDA

Il Sereno Unveils Music-Driven Listening Suite on Lake Como

Il Sereno's new Listening Suite, led by Patricia Urquiola, blends luxury and audio immersion. With handcrafted soundproofing, bespoke walnut furnishings and high-fidelity vintage gear, the suite lets guests enjoy curated vinyl in serene, acoustically refined comfort.

source: Hotel Designs

Lisbon's Bombom Patisserie Showcases Studiobom's Ceramic Design Debut

StudioBom launches its first interior design project with BomBom, a colorful 1,614-square-foot patisserie in Lisbon's Amoreiras district. The space features custom ceramic furniture that merges geometric elegance with everyday function, visible inside and out.

source: Hospitality Design

Boutique Motels Breathe New Life Into Route 66 Nostalgia

Once fading relics, Route 66 motels in New Mexico are seeing stylish revivals. Developers like Palindrome Communities are restoring historic inns, embracing their vintage charm and roadside mystique to reimagine travel for a new generation.

source: Hospitality Design

How Virtual Care and Reuse Are Reshaping Health Care Design

Michele Cohen of B+H Architects explores how virtual health is influencing facility design, the growing role of adaptive reuse and the opportunity for health care buildings to serve broader community needs beyond traditional clinical functions.

source: Healthcare Design Magazine

Inside a Reimagined New York City Duplex Blending Tradition With Fresh Energy

In renovating a prewar Upper East Side duplex, Christine and John Gachot balanced classic charm with a modern feel for a family of six. Inspired by original floor plans, the design offers timeless style and everyday function across two floors.

source: Architectural Digest

How a 730-Square-Foot Indian Home Uses Wabi-Sabi to Feel Expansive

Interior designer Divya Panwar used wabi-sabi principles to craft a calming, minimalist home in Pune. Warm tones, earthen textures and arched openings create flow and softness, making the compact 730-square-foot space feel serene and spacious.

source: Architectural Digest

Maven in the Bronx Blends Bold Design With Hip-Hop Heritage and Community

CetraRuddy's 27-story Maven in Mott Haven features angled façades nodding to hip-hop roots, New York City artist-filled galleries and biophilic design. With over 20,000 square feet of amenities, it offers residents striking visuals...

source: Interior Design

Inside 2025's Boldest Office Designs, From New York City to Seattle

Interior Design's 2025 Giants showcase striking corporate spaces, from a New York office channeling classic barbershops to a Seattle HQ with cozy, cocoon-inspired work zones — proving workplaces can be both creative and functional.

source: Interior Design

President Donald Trump Tariffs Could Trigger Historic Shift in Global Furniture Sourcing

Trump's new reciprocal tariffs target major furniture exporters like Vietnam and China, which supply 60% of U.S. imports. Vietnam faces a 46% rate, China 54%, potentially upending sourcing strategies shaped by earlier trade shifts.

source: Furniture Today

How Designers Say No to Clients — Without Saying No

Tactfully turning down a client's idea can be key to a project's success. Seven designers share how they navigate these moments, guiding clients away from missteps while preserving trust and keeping the vision on track.

source: Business of Home

How to Close the Gap Between Marketing Strategy and Real-World Results

As Q2 begins, marketers often find their bold January plans clashing with execution challenges. The so-called "execution gap" is where many strategies falter — between the ideal vision shared in boardrooms and the on-the-ground reality of implementation.

source: Entrepreneur

What Makes a Library Unforgettable?

Join IIDA and ALA for a virtual look at award-winning libraries that rethink how we read, learn and gather — featuring insights from the 2024 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards. Sign Up

source: IIDA

How Can Design Address the Housing Crisis?

Join us for Collective Design: Season 6, Episode 2 as we explore innovative, equity-driven solutions that reimagine housing through the lens of design. Register here

source: IIDA

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Ready to Revel?

Got a NeoCon or Design Days Showstopper?

Il Sereno Unveils Music-Driven Listening Suite on Lake Como

Lisbon's Bombom Patisserie Showcases Studiobom's Ceramic Design Debut

Boutique Motels Breathe New Life Into Route 66 Nostalgia

How Virtual Care and Reuse Are Reshaping Health Care Design

Inside a Reimagined New York City Duplex Blending Tradition With Fresh Energy

How a 730-Square-Foot Indian Home Uses Wabi-Sabi to Feel Expansive

Maven in the Bronx Blends Bold Design With Hip-Hop Heritage and Community

Inside 2025's Boldest Office Designs, From New York City to Seattle

President Donald Trump Tariffs Could Trigger Historic Shift in Global Furniture Sourcing

How Designers Say No to Clients — Without Saying No

How to Close the Gap Between Marketing Strategy and Real-World Results

What Makes a Library Unforgettable?

How Can Design Address the Housing Crisis?

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