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.
Interior Products
With a Circular Economy in Mind, Retailers Are Speaking Out Against "Fast Furniture"
New York City–based retailers ZZ Driggs, Conjure, and Lichen are taking cues from contract companies and developing innovative solutions to rent, restore, and reuse furniture.
Divert By Design: 14 Products Made With Recycled Content
Manufacturers are starting to normalize products with recycled content at a higher rate than ever, in their quest to reduce carbon emissions and curb waste.
Wallpaper as a Record of Social History
Wallcoverings, historical and contemporary, speak volumes about the times in which they’re made.
These 10 Walls and Partitions Embrace the Ever-Evolving Workplace
Metropolis takes a look at some of the most inventive wall and panel systems from NeoCon 2020 exhibitors.
3 Leading North American Design Stores Highlight Their Favorite Products
And the local talents behind them.
What’s Hot in Interiors: Products that Tell You to Take a Hike
Less campy, more camping. Right now, designs in lighting, furniture, and surfaces are all about the great outdoors.
11 Chic Alternatives to Vinyl Wallcoverings
Recent releases from Carnegie Fabrics and Maharam Design Studio up the ante for sustainable interiors.
These Rugs Draw Inspiration from the Sea
Andrew Kline and Ruoxi Wang's collection of handmade Shore rugs for Warp & Weft is influenced by the colors and materials of the Nantucket Coastline
15 Products for Designing Sustainable, Healthy Buildings and Interiors
Metropolis interviews experts from Perkins+Will, ZGF, and HOK about navigating the plethora of industry- and product-specific sustainability certifications.
Trend Alert: Circular Logic
Arcs and circles are making an appearance in all manner of furnishings and accessories, restoring a sense of balance to the universe.
This Modular System Transforms Even the Tiniest Living Spaces
Box Life, designed by Rainlight for Scavolini, lets residents maximize storage and conceal appliances through a series of folding panels.
Our 15 Favorite Products from IKEA's 2019 Catalog
The annual reveal coincides with the company's 75th anniversary and features a series of special collections, including throwback re-editions and updated staples.
A New Rug Collection Harnesses Unorthodox Dyeing Techniques
Deanna Comellini, the creative director for G.T. Design, took cues from history for the Italian rug company's latest offering, Volare.
These 8 Objects Demonstrate Interior Design's Playful Side
From an animal-shaped cushion to a spiky mirror to a donut-inspired chair, these whimsical new accessories show that maximalism is back.
Highlights from the September 2017 Edition of Maison & Objet Paris
Today marked the final day of Maison & Objet, the bi-annual furniture and interior design fair in Paris.
Q&A: Design Advocacy, Master Builders, and Material Sustainability
Susan S. Szenasy talked with the principals of Houston-based Kirksey Architecture about design advocates and how material sustainability and building codes reflect regional conditions.
Breathing New Life into Fargo's Loretta Building
The new design of a run-down, underutilized building in the heart of Fargo, North Dakota leverages its historic value to rekindle interest in downtown Fargo.
Venerable Institutions, Iconic Products, and Key Texts Mark an Anniversary in 2016
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Courtesy SOM © Ezra Stoller/Esto There are many reasons to celebrate architecture and design in the coming months as these venerable institutions, iconic products, and key texts mark an…
Everything About the Way We Work Is Changing. Here's How.
A to Z: Your guide to the new, diverse workplace.
