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5 Once-Popular Lighting Trends Designers Would Skip Today
Never underestimate the power of good lighting ; it can transform a space with the flip of a switch. “Lighting isn't just about style or a finish—it sets the tone for a space and directly affects how it makes you feel,” says…
MCR Design group can do it all to 'produce experiences'
WILKES-BARRE — John Phillips, owner of MCR Design Group, said the company really does, as its logo says, produce experiences. “If someone can think of a vision for an event, we can bring it to life,” Phillips said. Phillips…
Heyi office / DPAA Design
Area: 2000 m² Year: 2025 Photographs: Lead Architects: Dao, Pick Up More Specs Text description provided by the architects. The project is situated within a garment-focused industrial park in Guangzhou, where the primary activities…
The comfy M&S trainers that look JUST like a £225 designer pair, for £166 less
THEY'RE known for being at the forefront of high-street fashion. And it looks as though Marks & Spencer has done it again, with a pair of white trainers that look exactly like a pricey pair – for £166 less. Your info will be used in…
Houston neighborhood designed to be 'car free' begins to take shape
On roughly 250 acres in the suburbs of Houston, a master-planned community is trading steering wheels for sidewalks, targeting what developers describe as a growing appetite for walkable living. From garageless cottages to attached trio housing…
DC Officially Releases Scarecrow Design for Batman's New Appearance
DC has revealed its new redesign of the Scarecrow, as Batman meets his most terrifying villain for the first time. This time, the fear-based villain is scarier than ever, with some similarities to horror icon Slender Man. DC recently revealed Nick…
This Roof Catches Water from Air: 5 Ancient Designs That Solve Modern Problems
Our homes are more than dwellings as they are living stories. The most comforting ones merge the wisdom of the past with the ease of modern living. Today, we seek spaces that go beyond beauty, like places that carry history, evoke emotion, and…
Designers Say Painted Doors Are the Next Big Home Trend
If you've been searching for an easy home upgrade that makes a big visual impact, look no further. According to a recent Houzz Design Trends Report, painted doors are the next big trend in home design. We tapped designers for their insights on why…
This Disney artist's animal-to-human character designs are hilarious
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Say Goodbye to Millennial Gray-Here Are the Paint Trends Designers Want You to Try Instead
Cool-toned “millennial gray” and flat beige are officially on their way out, as designers say these once-safe neutrals now leave homes feeling cold and personality-free. In their place, richer earthy shades—think chocolate…
'A brutalist design': Planned flood defences for south Dublin rail line divide opinion
Storm Chandra brought extensive flooding last month in south Dublin along the rail line serving Ireland's east coast, causing disruption for thousands of commuters. However, residents in Blackrock and neighbouring areas have mixed opinions about a…
Hannah Spencer: 'The system is designed to keep people like me out
'Hannah the Plumber' is used to not fitting in. From being a 16-year-old girl in a college class dominated by boys and men, to walking into council meetings in work gear among rows of suited councillors, Hannah Spencer says she has spent much of…
Designers Say Traditional Kitchens Are Making a Surprising Comeback
If you've noticed that minimalist kitchens seem less popular all of a sudden, it's not just you. Data from Houzz finds that 14% of homeowners are opting for traditional style in their kitchen renovations, while fewer favor farmhouse or minimalist…
What every designer can learn from the Olympic medals disaster
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It looks like a designer piece, this IKEA bedside table is fooling everyone
Especially if, like me, you're drawn to the warmth of wood but don't have the square footage – or budget – for oversized statement pieces. Wooden bedroom furniture has undeniable charm. The texture, the grain, the sense of calm it…
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