Interior Design

The Wizard Behind Ralph Lauren Stores Goes Solo

After decades spent creating Ralph Lauren's unforgettable retail experiences, Alfredo Paredes has finally opened a world entirely his own. But this storefront in Hudson, New York, isn't a traditional showroom. Instead, it's a beautifully layered home filled with his furniture, vintage finds, art, rugs, and pottery. Spoiler: This spot is less about selling furniture and more about inviting people into his world.

Spago Turns Dinner Into a Deliciously Dramatic Performance

Inspired by a 19th-century science fiction novel and a healthy dose of Hollywood glamour, AB Concept's latest restaurant invites guests to wander through a dining experience that unfolds one scene at a time. At Spago at The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, every meal feels like a theatrical production.

How Chic Can a 14th-Century Monastery Be? Check Out This Kraków Gem!

Ever dream of sleeping in a 14th-century monastery that’s moonlighting as an ultra-luxury, five-star hotspot? You can do just that at Stradom House, Autograph Collection, Karkow’s newest historical flex. The jaw-dropping property, designed by ADC Atelier, is pure indulgence. You’re welcome.

RA!'s Latest Hotel Design Is a Geometric Gem

Can a hotel be both a sanctuary and an extension of the city itself? We think RA! studio’s latest hospitality project answers with a resounding YES. At Laiva Hotel in San José del Cabo geometric architecture meets local heritage to create an immersive, context-driven experience.

It’s Not About Selling Furniture. It’s a Whole Vibe—the Henge Way

Some brands don't chase attention—they command it. That’s Henge. The Italian furniture company has opened a dedicated space inside Luminaire Chicago, the city's expansive luxury design destination in River North. Following its first permanent U.S. showroom in Miami, Henge chose Chicago for its rich architectural legacy and thriving design community. Debuting during Design Week Chicago, the immersive space invites architects, designers, and clients to experience the brand's sculptural furniture, extraordinary materials, and unmistakable approach to contemporary interiors.

Pollini at Ladbroke Hall's Next Chapter Feels Like Home

White tablecloths? Sure. White-knuckling over which fork to use? Nope, not here. Pollini at Ladbroke Hall has unveiled its next evolution with refreshed interiors by Linda Boronkay that swap stuffy for warm sophistication and make the restaurant feel more like an impossibly chic living room than a formal dining room. Housed within a restored 1903 automobile factory, this London destination blurs the lines between hospitality, art, and design, proving that today's most luxurious spaces aren't the ones that make you sit up straighter, but the ones that invite you to settle in and stay awhile.

A Vintage Naples Vacay Spot Gets a Four Seasons Makeover

Old Florida vibes, revived! The Naples Beach Club features a major expansion of a longtime local favorite with lots of luxe enhancements, including a new hotel and residences. Hart Howerton’s master plan, architecture, and landscape design, plus gorgeous interiors by Champalimaud Design, have delivered a fresh interpretation of this vintage waterfront gem, where guests can kick back with a cold drink and catch that heavenly Gulf Coast breeze.

Bright Colors, Big Heart, Courtesy of Dvira Interiors

Community centers don't always get the design-star treatment. But the Jewish Youth Network's new home, designed by Dvira Interiors, is a welcome exception. Filled with punchy colors, flexible gathering spaces, playful graphics, and subtle nods to Jewish culture, the project was created to support everything from learning and socializing to artistic expression and community events that help young people feel connected.

Move Over Men: HOK Is Designing an Elite WNBA Training Center

For decades, women athletes have been expected to make do with less. The Toronto Tempo’s new performance center, designed by HOK and set to open in 2028, flips that script with private changing spaces, hydrotherapy pools, a mother’s room, and a design philosophy centered entirely around top-performing women athletes and the community that supports them.

Choose Your Own Adventure With DuroDeco’s Customizable Furniture Kit

Say hello to DuroDeco, the new furniture studio from the design minds behind Dunham Robinson. Born from the frustration of fitting all manner of tables into challenging corners, this brand treats customization as the standard rather than a wallet tax. The inaugural line consists of a modular “kit of parts” that allows for creating custom pieces impeccably made to fit your unique interior space.

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.