Alfonso Verduzcoa Translates Ancient Mexican Materiality into Modern Acoustical Panels for WVH

It feels like interiors keep getting noisier, amirite? Not only is it irritating, but health experts say excessive sound can cause chronic stress, sleep disruption, and cardiovascular disease. To avoid all that, check out ALMA acoustical wall panels, a collaboration by WVH with Mexican-born multidisciplinary designer Alfonso Verduzcoa. Inspired by Mexico’s rich material heritage and cultural identity, Alfonso has reinterpreted ancient, organic materials that say “touch me” into walls that are clearly the focal point.

Finishing Touches: 6 Office Accessories that Encourage Productivity

With the hybrid work model here to stay, selecting the right office accessories is one way to elevate workplace interiors. From movable planters to circadian lighting to whiteboards that help remote workers feel like they’re actually sitting at the conference table, accessories can help create a more efficient, comfortable, and personalized environment. These six brands—Orangebox, Isomi, AMI, Three H, BIOS Lighting, and Taamaa—are worth checking out.

Coil + Drift Celebrates a Decade of Dancing with Light

Some people just have creativity in their bones. John Sorensen-Jolink is one of them. Ten years ago, the formally trained contemporary dancer and choreographer switched gears to launch lighting- and furniture-making business Coil + Drift in New York’s Catskill countryside. And he’s never looked back. Recently, we spoke with John about his unique career path, his experience living and working in a rural area, and his expansion into commercial markets.

Alkemis Paint Keeps Microplastics Out of the Ocean. Can Your Paint Do That?

Paint has come a long way (baby) since the days of oil-based solvents. In 2021, Maya Crowne and Price Latimer rolled out their new wellness paint, called Alkemis, which distinguishes itself as being supremely eco-friendly. This Cradle to Cradle Certified paint is mineral-based, so it inhibits mold growth. Even better, it ditches the VOCs and toxic synthetic pigments, and zero microplastics end up in the ocean. Now, we can all breathe easier.

5 Furniture Picks for a Growing Demographic You Shouldn’t Ignore

Who isn’t looking for solutions that cut through the noise when it comes to product specification—especially for the autistic set? The IBCCES's Certified Autism Resource (CAR) product designation helps specifiers find products that have been rigorously vetted by a board of experts that includes autistic self-advocates. From Orangebox's modular acoustic pods to Creative Activity's fully customizable sensory rooms, these six furniture selections prioritize universal design principles for the wave of neurodivergent individuals soon to be entering the workforce.

Axia Invites You to See the Chandelier in a New Light (Or Not)

The Axia Chandelier isn’t trying to make a statement, nor does it seek to disappear into the background. By reinterpreting a classic fixture, the Italian lighting brand Lodes, in collaboration with Martinelli Venezia, brings the chandelier into a new light—or lack thereof.

Wellness Is at the Heart of These Chicago Design Week Product Debuts

What makes YOU feel good at work? Research shows it varies from person to person. But sometimes we don’t need science to tell us that the built environment is sick. If you walk into a space and feel the ick, chances are that human and environmental health were not top of mind when those interiors were being put together. At Chicago Design Week, however, wellness was a recurring theme. From true circularity to hip hop vibes, these "feel-good” products from Turf, Momentum, Levitask, Boss Design, Loll Designs, and Model N are just six of many that stood out.

Dial Up the Drama With Artistic Tile's Donghia Textile-Inspired Mosaics

Artistic Tile has unveiled one of the most fashion-forward tile collaborations we’ve seen in a minute. Partnering with heritage textile brand Donghia, the tile company has transformed iconic woven patterns into jaw-dropping natural-stone mosaics named Casino Royale and Decadence. It's graphic marble shapes, moody color palettes, and the kind of craftsmanship that makes you want to touch every surface immediately. Artistic Tile’s Zach Epstein says the collaboration is all about honoring Donghia’s textile legacy while pushing stone in a more contemporary direction. And these luxe mosaics feel equally at home in boutique hotels, statement bathrooms, and ultra-glam restaurant interiors.

Craving Take-Out? Landscape Forms Has Got You!

Landscape Forms’ popular Take-Out collection of lightweight, reconfigurable connected seating was designed to reclaim the outdoors during the pandemic, helping people to socialize, repopulate public space, and feel part of the city again. However, there’s always room to improve on the original. The Kalamazoo, Michigan-based brand has expanded the collection to include a Tall option with an integrated footrest, a Mini version ergonomically scaled for K–5 education, and Wedge, a shape that encourages more natural, conversational postures.

Whenever, Wherever: These 6 Ergonomic Chairs Promote Posture and Productivity

Ergonomic seating is a must in the workplace—whether you work in a corporate office or at home. Today’s tremendous selection of task chairs makes it easy to specify the right look and feel for any contract setting. Besides offering a wide variety of colors and shapes, the current crop proves circularity has finally gone from theory to action, with exciting sustainable materials like upcycled marine litter as part of the story, too. All along, ergonomic experts have been building on the important work of Bill Stumpf in his 1976 Ergon Chair with Herman Miller. Spinal health, comfort, and adjustability continue to be top concerns. It’s easy to find a great-looking task chair, but ergonomic seating continues to be serious business—especially with the current focus on wellness.

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: 6 Funky Finds for Bold Commercial Spaces

While I was thrilled to jet off to Milan to attend Salone 2026 in search of the coolest new products, I did not expect the unbridled joy and energy that emanated from every corner. It was a stellar year for design—beautifully proving creatives’ essential nature. This year’s show saw a rejection of digital artifice and a return to narrative-based materiality, indulgent tactility, bold, warm colors, and playful, kinetic designs that encourage human connection.

From Style to Sustainability, Bolon’s New BKB Colorways Check All the Boxes

Commercial interiors see all the action every day, but they can never show it. That’s why so many specifiers rely on Swedish manufacturer Bolon’s BKB collection of high-performance woven flooring. By merging the durability of resilient flooring with the comfort and acoustic benefits of soft surfaces, BKB delivers a practical solution for high-traffic commercial interiors. Bolon’s products are manufactured in Sweden using 68% recycled material, renewable energy, and a commitment to circularity that resonates strongly with North American specifiers. Now, Bolon has expanded its BKB product line with four new sisal-inspired colorways that build on the product’s signature texture while expanding its range. Sisal Umber, Sisal Loam, Sisal Fawn, and Sisal Dune are intended to add warmth and depth to interiors for designers working with layered, tonal schemes.

Yes! Concrete Can Be Charming: The Double Tee Table Recasts a Classic Form

With subtle curves, hand-finished surfaces, and tonal variation, the Double Tee Table collection is challenging concrete’s reputation as a purely brutalist material. Designed by MANOS and STRANG, the line reinterprets an iconic architectural move, the double tee beam, which was made famous by midcentury architect George Leedy. The result is a refined, yet approachable table series that is versatile enough for indoor and outdoor use. Making its official debut at NYCxDESIGN, Double Tee showcases how material innovation and thoughtful design can reshape even the most rigid of typologies.

Boneli Turns Stone Scraps into Design Gold

Ever thought about stone scraps being… chic? Well, check out Boneli, a new online marketplace that’s turning leftover marble and natural stone into customizable, design-forward pieces—while connecting designers, fabricators, and builders in one streamlined platform. Users can browse real remnant inventory, purchase materials, or transform them into furniture and fixtures with just a few clicks. Even better: Designers can upload their own concepts and earn passive income when their designs are selected. It’s sustainable, yes—but it’s also a smarter, more creative way to source materials that were once overlooked. Waste, officially rebranded.

Get a Handle on These 7 New Hardware Collections

If you’re missing the glamour of the 2026 Hollywood awards season, we’ve got you covered. Consider this: seven new hardware designs that are far more practical than an Oscar, BAFTA, or Golden Globe. Here, we spotlight the “winners” (plus one honorable mention) among the best new handles, pulls, and more. Products from Richelieu, Bankston Architectural, Rocky Mountain Hardware, Art & Forge, QuadroDesign, and Lo & Co Interiors demonstrate excellence in accessibility, innovation, aesthetics, and practicality.

Dauphin’s Little Perillo, Reimagined—and Greener Than Ever

Dauphin revisits its iconic Perillo chair with the Little Perillo ECO, a scaled-down, lightweight, earth-friendly version designed for greater versatility across hospitality, outdoor, and multi-use spaces. Originally created by Martin Ballendat in 2009, the updated design retains its signature sculptural form while embracing sustainability through a composition of recycled post-consumer plastic. Produced by breaking down materials into granules and reforming them into a sinuous shell, the chair is fully recyclable at end of its life span. Available in multiple configurations and soft, gelato-inspired hues, it brings a fresh, eco-conscious edge to a familiar favorite.

Rewriting the Rules: Anduba Wallcoverings Sets the Standard for Design Equity

Inspired by the public storytelling of Diego Rivera’s murals, Flavia Pereira founded Anduba to bring indigenous art into everyday spaces while challenging long-standing industry norms. The wallcovering company ensures its artists retain full copyright and earn royalties well above the standard rate. Appropriately dubbed The Brave Ones, the first collection features work by indigenous artists from Brazil, Mexico, and the United States and explores themes of interconnectivity and cultural continuity. Produced sustainably and made to order, the line reflects a deeper commitment—not just to environmental responsibility, but also to equity, transparency, and community impact. Anduba is proving that design can be both beautiful and radically fair.

6 Outdoor Products that Play Hard and Work Even Harder

The demand for more outdoor spaces is a natural progression of the green design movement. Biophilia was already expected in many commercial interiors, and then the pandemic activated a craving for more fresh air. Any old furniture won’t do. Performance and style set the table for an extraordinary outdoor experience. Here, we present outstanding seating and tables from six brands: Tupelo, Soho Home, Andreu World, Room & Board, Lebello, and Tribù.

6 Outdoor Accessories That Say "Let’s Go Outside"

People are drawn to working and relaxing outdoors because it satisfies a deep biological and psychological need to connect with nature. As more commercial spaces offer outdoor amenities (the ultimate in biophilia), outdoor products must keep pace. Here, we present six cutting-edge and personality-driven accessories from Most Modest, Brown Jordan, Renson, Studio Vondom, Paloform, and Tuuci.