Interior Design

History Meets Maximalism at The Painted Lady in Birmingham

In a world of boring beige and greige, Birmingham’s newest gem, The Painted Lady, is leaning into its colorful and slightly scandalous history. Designed by Fifth Dimension and housed in the historic Eyer-Raden building, this 22-room boutique hotel trades cookie-cutter vibes for "Victorian maximalism," inspired by the city’s legendary madam-turned-nurse, Louise Wooster. Expect floral wallpapers, artifacts like turn-of-the-century liquor bottles found during demo, and a Michelin-selected seal of approval. Located in the heart of the vibey Southside, you’re just steps away from 11 Michelin-recognized eateries. It’s a bold, whimsical history lesson you can actually sleep in.

Productivity and Wellbeing Go Hand in Hand at nanimarquina’s Barcelona HQ

Barcelona-based rug company nanimarquina has earned its avant-garde reputation. The brand is known for artist collaborations, non-traditional patterns, and experimental techniques. Since the beginning, the company has worked to elevate the rug from a purely functional object into a central design element that transforms spaces and creates atmosphere. But for the redesign of its HQ offices—across the floor from the creative studio—a more serene aesthetic was needed. The renovated HQ is designed to reduce stress while increasing concentration, well-being, and creativity.

AAHA Studio Transforms a 1930s Police Gym into a Luxe Wedding Venue

Not just another wedding venue, Wedgewood Weddings at The Headquarters by Los Angeles-based AAHA Studio is a full-scale transformation of San Diego’s historic former police gymnasium. Completed in 2025, the 14,000-square-foot adaptive-reuse project reimagines a 1939 Deco-era registered landmark as a flexible, multi-level event venue that includes a lounge, a grand event hall, bridal and groom suites, sales offices, and a commercial kitchen.

The Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Feels Like Home, Inspired by the Monterey Peninsula

Blending serene coastal inspiration with residential warmth, Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove offers a nuanced hospitality experience that sits somewhere between escapism and comfort. Designed by Narrative Design Studio, the property reflects the Monterey Peninsula while also incorporating brighter hues, curated local artwork, and tactile, home-like details. The result is a space that feels personal, place-driven, and quietly (maybe surprisingly?) luxurious.

Tihany Design's New Rome Studio Preserves the Past With an Eye on the Future

The napkin sketch proves again and again that inspiration can strike anywhere. But who wouldn’t do their best work in a fabulous, 19th-century palazzo with soaring 15-foot ceilings, expertly restored frescoes, and bespoke furniture? That’s what the Tihany Design team in Rome gets to enjoy every day in the space they conceived and designed themselves under the direction of Alessia Genova, owner of Tihany Design. In the brand's new home just steps from Piazza Navona, the Rome studio continues to serve as a strategic hub for New York–based Tihany Design's international practice, overseeing projects across five continents.

Peru’s Past Powers Bethesda’s New Hotspot

On a busy Bethesda corner, Pisco y Nazca is doing the absolute most—in the best way. Designed by //3877, the 5,500-square-foot gastrobar pulls from Peru’s Nazca lines in to shape everything from the guest journey to the artwork. A neutral, desert-inspired base sets the stage for bold textures, glowing gold ceilings, and a woven bar canopy that steals the show. Add in a hummingbird mural, a mobile by Roberto Sayas, and plenty of playful details (hi, llama figurines), and you’ve got a space that feels equal parts cultural deep dive and really great night out.

More Than Just a Pretty Stage: Inside the Bronx Music Hall

The Bronx Music Hall gives the birthplace of hip-hop and salsa a dedicated home for its next generation of talent. Designed by WXY architecture + urban design, the 14,000-square-foot venue anchors the Bronx Commons development and offers a 300-seat performance space, rehearsal rooms, and a professional recording studio. More than a venue, it functions as a flexible, community-driven hub, with spaces that shift between performances, exhibitions, and gatherings. With design elements that reflect local culture, BMH both honors the borough’s musical roots and supports its creative future.

A Boston Workplace That Clicks Like a LEGO Set

If your office isn’t this fun, we have questions. The LEGO Group’s new Boston headquarters, designed by BDG architecture + design, transforms the workplace into a vibrant, flexible ecosystem built for creativity and collaboration. Think curved walls, high-impact zones in saturated hues, modular meeting spaces, and playful details that nod to LEGO’s iconic design language, without feeling gimmicky. Spanning multiple floors, the space encourages movement, interaction, and adaptability, offering everything from high-energy collaboration areas to quiet, wood-lined focus rooms. It’s not just an office—it’s a built environment that works the LEGO way: creative, flexible, and always evolving.

Atari Hotels Phoenix Will Be Designed by räkkhaus as a Playable Dreamscape

The upcoming Atari Hotels Phoenix is rewriting the rules of hospitality—and it’s about time. Designed as a fully immersive, playable environment, the project blends gaming, nightlife, and architecture into one glowing, high-energy destination. Think e-sports arenas, concert venues, LED-lined passageways, and rooms that feel more like interfaces than interiors. As Zac Cohen of räkkhaus puts it, people aren’t paying for rooms anymore—they’re paying for stories. And this hotel delivers one at every turn, signaling a bigger shift toward experiential design that’s about to hit everything from retail to real estate.

Studio Lourdes Brings Intimate, Luxe Mountain Energy to FoundRae Aspen

Step inside the ultimate tactile journey of FoundRae’s symbolic universe. The brand has officially brought its modern heirloom jewelry to the peaks of Aspen, Colorado, in a store as elevated as the trendy town itself. Interpreted by New York architecture and interior design firm Studio Lourdes as a classic library reimagined, FoundRae Aspen is dripping in leather, brass, sheen, and intimate mountain energy. From hand-blown glass sconces to embossed leather banquettes, every corner whispers stories of mythological symbols and personal tenets.

See Armadillo Rugs in Their Best Light at the New NYC Flagship

New things are brewing for Australian rug company Armadillo. A brand-spanking-new flagship in New York, plus the March debut of LINEA, the brand’s first patterned collection of rugs, have made for an eventful spring. Located in the landmark Townsend Building in the NoMad neighborhood, the 4,000-square-foot retail space features a thoughtful design collaboration with Klein Agency, which took the big box store—with its 19th-century columns and beautifully imperfect pine floors—to new heights of modernity while respecting the building's historic architecture. A series of gentle curves and sculptural walls invite visitors to move intuitively through the showroom as they experience Armadillo’s rugs.

A Wellness Clubhouse Rooted in Nature—Literally

At The Retreat Costa Rica, Diana Stobo has created something that feels less like a building and more like a living organism. The new Santosha Clubhouse grows—literally—from a massive Guanacaste tree, with open-air spaces, local materials, and a design philosophy rooted in connection, not isolation. Think: social wellness meets quiet luxury, all perched on a lush mountain with views for days. It’s the kind of place that makes you reconsider what hospitality can be—especially as we head into Earth Day, when building with nature feels more important than ever.

Pets, People, and the Planet Matter in Equal Measure at Freshpet HQ

The return to office debate just got a lot cuter. Freshpet’s new Bedminster, New Jersey, headquarters is officially trading gray cubicles for green walls and doggie playrooms. Designed by Studio 1200, the workplace actually feels like a community. The 32,000-square-foot space features a two-story town hall and a one-coffee-station rule to encourage natural run-ins with coworkers. With a focus on "pets, people, and the planet," this modern campus blends high-end architecture with plenty of outdoor space for employees and their furry assistants to sit, stay, and actually get some work done.

Sardinia’s Myth Meets Modern at W Poltu Quatu

If you’ve ever wanted to check into a myth, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu is your chance. Designed by Meyer Davis, the resort transforms the island’s folklore, landscape, and social energy into a fully immersive experience—complete with grotto-like corridors, sculptural lounges, and a pool deck made for golden hour. From Tanit-inspired murals to Nuraghe-referencing guestrooms, every detail tells a story. This hospitality concept feels less like a stay and more like a slow, sun-drenched journey through Sardinia’s past and present.

Camaraderie Brings a Quiet Retreat to a Bustling Houston

A former residential garage and wood shop in Houston has been reimagined as Camaraderie, a 75-seat restaurant rooted in warmth, craft, and connection. Designed by Schaum Architects, the space channels an “urban cabin” sensibility—complete with birch-wrapped trusses and an open kitchen that puts guests in the center of the action. The result? Fine casual dining in a space that feels both elevated and utterly unpretentious.

Cottagecore Meets Cali at This Ken Fulk Retreat

Laurel Canyon has officially entered the chat—via Healdsburg. The Cottages at Little Saint, designed by Ken Fulk, bring groovy ’60s and ’70s creative energy to Sonoma with four color-drenched, vinyl-equipped hideaways tucked behind the beloved plant-based restaurant. Expect checkerboard floors, hand-painted armoires, vintage records, and private porches made for deep conversations. Founder Laurie Ubben calls the project a “natural extension” of Little Saint’s community-driven ethos, and it shows. Equal parts whimsical and sophisticated, this is wine country with personality—and we’re fully on board.

Nothin’ But Smiles: SPAN Architecture Redefines the “Dental Visit”

Smile House by SPAN Architecture challenges everything you think you know about going to the dentist. Consider all bad memories history. Designed as a multispecialty destination for dental longevity and aesthetics in New York City, the space replaces clinical sterility with warm amber tones, wood textures, layered spatial depth, and spa-like comforts—including weighted blankets and facial treatments. Yes, please! Read how Smile House is positioning oral health as a gateway to overall well-being, proving that a trip to the dentist’s office can feel less like a procedure and more like a restorative ritual.

NYC Pokémon Store Makes Collecting an Art Form

Poké Court, a new Pokémon flagship in New York’s Meatpacking District, reimagines collectible culture through a refined retail lens. Designed by GAMPworks, the 2,000-square-foot space balances industrial architecture with a restrained Japandi sensibility. Organized around the geometry of a sports court, the store transforms trading into theater, anchored by a central Pack Bar. Banquettes double as a “Ripping Corner,” and rare cards are displayed like fine jewelry. From recycled materials to a walnut-clad VIP lounge, the design elevates fandom into a carefully choreographed spatial experience.

Inclusive by Design: A Women-Led Vision for Humanscale

Designed by architect Suchi Reddy of New York City–based Reddymade, Humanscale's San Francisco showroom opened in January. The new, light-filled space features garden views, a flexible layout, and material choices reflecting the City by the Bay’s culture of sustainability, innovation, and well-being. It also serves as a hub for the local community while setting a standard for how inclusive design can be practiced as thoughtfully as it's produced.