There is a key rule when mixing two patterns: Avoid combining two large, busy patterns. Combine one small pattern with one that is larger and more widely spaced.

If you’re visualizing interior design that will lift your spirits, you’re likely picturing what’s known as “dopamine décor.” These vibrant rooms are typically defined by patterns and bright colors.

The verdant foliage of an aralia plant. Three-leaf clovers on a thin-as-thread stem. Plump pears, citrus, and pumpkins dangling from a vine. Each is a Josef Frank imagining from the 1920s, ’30s, and ...

A funny thing happened on the way to the Marimekko headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. I saw a woman walking down the street in an outfit of brown, olive, taupe, and three shades of blue—from navy to ...

Nudibranchs are often referred to as the butterflies of the sea. Nudibranchs live worldwide, primarily in warm, shallow marine regions, and stand out for their flamboyant colors and diverse shapes. A ...

This latest installment of our quarterly series with the designer takes a deep dive into how materials and shapes add spice to multifamily. Think of pattern and texture as a spice that is one part of ...