Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Avoiding your laundry room like the plague? Spruce up the space with tips from HGTV's top designers to make laundry day feel ...

From the return of color to the end of minimalism: how emotional design and the promise of wellbeing are redefining domestic ...

'Dopamine decor' is the latest interior design trend on TikTok. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that can offer a sense of pleasure. The design trend often features fun, whimsical elements that aim to ...

On-trend event décor this year is artistic, experiential, and ecologically responsible. Event organizers are transforming spaces with nature-inspired aesthetics, sculptural florals, dramatic entrances ...

Nasozi Kakembo is a journalist, writer, and Ugandan-American designer passionate about bringing awareness to the beauty of African designers and artisans. Although she has partnered with brands such ...

“If you’ve heard of minimalist design, it’s the opposite,” Hopp says of maximalism. Maximalist interiors often emulate the richer parts of life. It’s a design style rooted in a more-is-more philosophy ...