By Design: The World’s Best Contemporary Interior Designers
A richly illustrated, authoritative global survey of the best and most creative interior designers and decorators working todayRead More →
January 31, 2025
Join me at Encyclopedia Design, where we delve into the rich tapestry of the decorative and applied arts. Each post spans over 250 years of innovation and unveils the history, craftsmanship, and aesthetic principles that shape our everyday environments. Explore fascinating stories about furniture, textiles, ceramics, and more. Discover how design not only decorates but also defines our world. Ready to uncover the beauty of design?
A richly illustrated, authoritative global survey of the best and most creative interior designers and decorators working todayRead More →
Vault Editions’ pictorial archive includes more than 540 engraved and printed European and British emblems, symbols, and coats of arms dating from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. You can expect to find many detailed images, including snakes, skulls, eagles, devils, memento mori, dragons, serpents, hourglasses, anchors, globes, hammers, hands, lions, crosses, banners, borders, ornaments, insignias, and more.Read More →
Some of the best selling books online are adult colouring books. They are not like your typical children’s colouring books – which have huge illustrations and are not especially challenging to anybody who has hand-eye coordination and is over the age of 12. Read More →
Please update your browser. Why? A typeface for print and screen. Bubbling, strong, but very accurate. Created with much fine tuning and precision.Read More →
Argentina has a long history of stunning Brutalist concrete buildings. These residences generally connect the inside and outside through huge windows and a flat, low silhouette, showcasing the country’s harsh environment.Read More →
William Gray Purcell was an American architect and furniture designer. He was active in Minneapolis and Philadelphia.Read More →
The VIBON Redminut Portable Drinking Bottle for Dogs, designed for convenience, features a compact, leakproof design, enabling easy hydration during trips. It won a Silver IDSA award in 2020.Read More →
In “The Principles of Pretty Rooms,” interior designer Phoebe Howard shares expertise on crafting harmonious spaces through color, fabric, and elegant details.Read More →
For anyone who has loved the Giannetti books about Patina Farm, this book continues the aesthetic in a variety of styles.Read More →
Since interior design can be intimidating, many of us never attempt to design our own homes. Havenly creators Lee Mayer and Emily Motayed break down the ambiguous world of home design in Design the Home You Love. You’ll first learn how to define your style (whether you prefer Parisian Modern or California Casual) and then how to integrate furniture that complements your style while remaining within your budget.Read More →