Recycled Glass Products Are Slowly Going Mainstream
Although glass is a perfect candidate for the circular economy, single-stream recycling and perceptions of recycled content remain significant challenges.
Interior Products
What They're Specifying: Nina Cooke John
Studio Cooke John’s welcoming contract interiors are informed by the founder’s experience in designing cultural institutions.
28 Recent Product Releases Reflect New Trends in Global Design
With whimsical colors, soft forms, and recycled materials, product manufacturers around the globe lean into change.
What They're Specifying: Gala Magriñá Design
This Queens, New York–based firm's interiors combine tenets of feng shui, biophilia, sustainability, and set design.
Farrow & Ball Expands Its Inventory of Low-VOC Coatings
The new interior paint collection was designed in collaboration with Kelly Wearstler and is as contemporary as it is green.
What They're Specifying: Assembledge+
Commercial and residential interiors by Los Angeles—based Assembledge+ reflect its father-son principals’ passion for craft, case goods, and California Modern.
Four Ways to Celebrate National Tile Day 2021
Founded in 2017 by Coverings, National Tile Day brings a range of opportunities for designers, from attending virtual film screenings to shopping for new releases.
New Kitchen and Bath Products Support Design Flexibility
Manufacturers are standardizing personalization with product features that are increasingly modular and optional.
KBIS 2021: Natural, Clean, and Lightly Hued Surfaces are Trending
Surfacing for walls, backsplashes, and floors is increasingly designed to imitate materials viewed as germ-resistant such as stone and wood.
KBIS 2021: Manufacturers and Designers Collaborate on Bright Ideas for Kitchens and Bathrooms
Residential spaces get a fresh infusion of style when manufacturers develop products with innovative designers.
KBIS 2021: The Annual Trade Show Will Debut a Virtual Venue and Products Shaped by COVID-19
As the National Kitchen and Bath Association convenes online, new products reflect demand for cleaner air and surfaces, and social distancing.
10 Products from 2020 That Will Remain Relevant This Year
These recent releases address the needs of post-pandemic spaces by prioritizing cleanability, flexibility, and comfort.
What They're Specifying: Heather Dubbeldam
The Dubbeldam Architecture + Design principal selects lighting, surfacing, and furniture for the modern workplace.
Water Wise and Sustainably Made
A 76-story residential tower makes use of bathroom fixtures from Duravit that are sustainably made, efficient to operate, and elegant.
Sustainable From the Ground Up
With PVC-free carpet backing products as well as a commitment to recycling old carpet, Tarkett sets a new standard for sustainable flooring.
Metropolis Gift Guide 2020: Wares + Wearables
This holiday season, Metropolis's editors are highlighting our recommendations for the best design-minded gifts.
What They’re Specifying: D.B. Kim
The noted hospitality designer selects colors, textures, and forms that inspire timeless comfort and peace.
Six New Lighting Options for Every Project
New products from Vibia show that lighting continues to evolve, putting design first.
New Line Provides Sustainable, Contract-Grade Wallcoverings
Clair, Wolf-Gordon's first commercial-grade PVC-free collection, features ten nature-inspired patterns.
Fall Product Showcase: The Best of New York City
As the epicenter of the design industry in the United States, New York City's design districts offer the best materials, fixtures, appliances, and inspiration for your next project.
