Design

Children first, society says. But this often isn’t the case when it comes to interior design choices. Adaptable, child-centred design makes a supportive, creative world, built just for them.

This year's Decorex interior design show from 9 to 12 October at Olympia London puts a strong emphasis on the joys of physical interaction and the immersive experience…

DESIGNWEEK – the joint showroom event of the eight most renowned German interior brands will take place this year from 25 September to 2 October.

Coinciding this year with host city Valencia celebrating the title of World Design City 2022, Feria Hábitat is back bigger than ever from 20 to 23 September, showcasing all the best of Spanish furniture design.

Energetic designer Patrick Norguet asks an evolving furniture industry to carefully balance history with its future: 'The acceleration of the world has changed.' Watch the video for more…

Cattelan Italia's versatile collections respond to the increasing contemporary demand for our home and work spaces to potentially perform a variety of different functions at once.

Cattelan Italia has been offering customisation services throughout its 40-year history, making it well placed to serve a contemporary global market that celebrates the individual.

The sustainable, tactile materials and nature-inspired shapes of its 2022 collection help furniture brand Cattelan Italia to create the cosy comfort and functionality required of today's interiors.

The Xcut and Xcross floor-standing washstands by Alape have an open design that combines aesthetics with precise manufacturing.

Choosing the right mirror can be as curiously confusing as falling through the looking glass. Here’s what to look for, when looking at mirrors.

India Mahdavi explains the use of furniture beyond the functional: 'I use furniture architecturally as a main identifying element.' Watch the video to hear what else she has to say…

This year, the top prizes at Eastman’s Vanceva® World of Color Awards™ go to buildings that may not share many formative qualities upon first glance, but are all alike in their distinguished use of vibrant structural elements.

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of Doshi Levien discuss the future of furniture: 'An environment rich in materiality and colour is more fun and experimental.' Watch the video for more…

The calming and minimalist Japandi-inspired aesthetic of Glamora's Komorebi Collection not only supports wellbeing, it's eco-friendly, too.

When it came to specifying wallcoverings for the Eala Luxury Spa in Italy, architect Marco Savorgnani chose Glamora to help him create a unique design story for its guests.

With its variety of rich and expressive designs, the Divina Collection from Italian wallcoverings expert Glamora brings an evocative sense of sophistication to high-end interiors.

Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd of innovation-led studio Pearson Lloyd talk design circularity, the aesthetics of sustainability and why they hate the term 'form factor'.

Driven by technology and a commitment to sustainable manufacturing processes, Polish brand Labra sees light as a material for sculpting atmosphere, not just illuminating space.

Bauwerk Parquet équipe un bâtiment peu ordinaire d’un chaleureux parquet : La Casa Sant'Agnese sert de refuge aux sœurs d’une communauté religieuse catholique.

What is the essence of a culture and how best to depict it? For their new textile collection, Hadi Teherani and Camilla D. Fischbacher looked for traces in their shared Persian homeland...

With five days of illuminating industry information from 2 to 6 October, Light + Building 2022 will enlighten visitors on the latest trends and innovations in smart city urban lighting systems.

OWA launches new Humancare generation. Acoustics & hygiene in perfect harmony.

At this year's Light + Building in Frankfurt from 2 to 6 October, Hager will present its energy solutions for built projects across all shapes, sizes and functions – helping industry professionals plan a more efficient future.

Right next to an imposing mountain wall in the Austrian Alps, a brand-new construction has risen from the ground; a building concept which offers a whole range of solutions to contemporary living demands.

In conversation with iconic Danish tap manufacturer VOLA, architect Regina Schineis of hiendl_schineis architekten talks about inspiration, goals and materials, as well as what makes VOLA an ideal partner. Learn more in the video…

Hanne Willmann's Nana chair for Freifrau is part of a collection that transfers the gesture of a warm embrace into a sofa and loveseat.

'Willa Nordic created a completely unique home with a fantastic location on the beach totally according to the customer's wishes and the architect's intentions.'

Housing multiple sleep aids or remaining peacefully clear, these captivating nighttime companions bookend a good night’s sleep with great looks and excellent service.

Understated sophistication is the name of the game for German luxury appliance manufacturer Gaggenau – that's as true for the company's streamlined, durable kitchen products as it is for their commitment to quality and sustainability.

The new on-trend gradation and natural patterns deliver a beautiful balance between practicality and creativity by tailoring light and shadow, forming a diffusion of light or creating privacy.

When Maaemo – a three-star Michelin restaurant in Oslo's trendy Barcode neighbourhood – tasked Norwegian firm Radius Design with updating its interiors, Swedish furniture brand Fogia was the company's first choice. We take a look inside the

Without unseemly mechanical attachments, Bekon-Koralle's X88 Free invisible walk-in shower system opens the door to pure bathroom minimalism.

More than just cookware and food storage, kitchens hold all manner of essential household items. Here’s how to keep on top of it all, with places for everything, and everything in its place.

With a special limited edition, the Italian brand has reinvented Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni's iconic 1962 design in time for its 60th birthday.

At this year's Salone del Mobile, the Italian manufacturer introduced versatile new design forms, colours and systems that evolve and grow along with our ever increasing need for flexible living solutions.

Global Design Agenda's Sustainability Design Week speakers stress the need to design and build sustainable cities for survival.

Dauphin's Atelier series is an adaptable workplace seating range that combines comfort with solitary focus, collaboration, communication and restful retreat. Watch the video to learn more…

With their latest addition to an already substantial repertoire of soundproofing solutions, the global workspace specialist ensures that workers can be productive and stress-free no matter the office layout.

When faced with the question of how to maximise views and facade aesthetics without compromising on important safety or insulation issues for Amsterdam's otherworldly 'Valley' project, the planners turned to glass expert Solarlux for answers.

We take a look at hair salons from Japan and Sweden whose interiors venture far beyond the traditional boundaries of Scandinavian minimalism and Japanese wabi-sabi.

Discover how a loft project in Zurich’s city centre smoothly transitioned between the manufacturer’s luxury designs – giving the space a sustainable, modern refresh.

In the centre of Zurich, a renovation project celebrates its location's industrial past while also consciously focusing on sustainability, quality and continuity…

Sustainability is in vogue, but how can sustainable activities be distinguished from greenwashing and, above all, what really counts? Here we present a conversation with Mathias Seiler, head of design and marketing at Girsberger, about sustainability

These stylish home gym products allow users to exercise in the privacy of their own homes, without bulking out the interior.

As sanitary spaces become more recreational, what will the future hold for bathroom design? Luxury bathroom fittings manufacturer AXOR asks Hadi Teherani to provide the answer: individual.

With a special focus on recyclable materials and ease of assembly, the manufacturer's latest collaboration with DIEZ OFFICE proposes a futuristic solution to office storage.

Michele Cazzaniga and Antonio Pagliarulo of CMP Design took to the DAAily bar Live Talk stage during Milan Design Week to explain how conviviality and friendship influence their work at every stage.

The new NOA outdoor living centre in Belgium offers boundless inspiration for the realisation of creative outdoor concepts, thanks to the collaboration of 24 high-end outdoor-living brands. Watch the video to find out more…

The results of AZURE’s 12th annual AZ Awards are here!

Milanese design duo Calvi Brambilla discuss the process behind their architecturally impressive fair stands at the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week.

These fitness fanatical office spaces make it easy for employees to build more exercise into their schedules — without working too hard.

Erfurt's Variovlies range of smooth, paintable and re-paintable wallpapers are made from recycled fibres, making them both environmentally friendly to manufacture and sustainable after application.

AXOR's Distinctive concepts series mixes sanitary ware from internationally renowned designers with personally designed bathroom and wellness spaces for a contemporary vision of individual luxury.

Design grandee Alfredo Häberli argues at his DAAily bar Live Talk for the importance of physical, tactile experiences at design fairs and events, such as Milan Design Week.

Textile designer Cristian Zuzunaga describes his iconic pixelated style and design process in his Live Talk at the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week.

Rising in popularity, the characterful glamour of brass is firmly back in the band. Here’s how to apply the golden metallic surface while keeping the noise down.

Using natural materials and traditional craftsmanship, Vincent Sheppard's Lento collection slows down time spent in both indoor and outdoor environments, making them as simple and relaxed as possible.

Architonic pays tribute to the visionary founder and editor-in-chief of Dezeen.

Design Composite's thermoplastic panels create organically changing lighting effects. With their flexible design, the acoustic panels combine low weight with high rigidity for multiple applications.

Jan Boelen of Atelier LUMA explains the conditions required for change: 'True innovation only happens when there's a cultural shift.' Watch the video to hear more…

Returning to office life when used to working from the comfort of home can be a shock. Dauphin's Lounge Vibes range eases the transition with cosy, flexible and individual office furniture.

The strong, vibrant colours of Dauphin's modular Lounge Vibes collections allow specifiers of contract and private spaces to create atmospheric conditions and interiors, wherever the setting.

The Atelier series from Dauphin Group's Lounge Vibes range allows users to meet and work together in an office environment with alternative private space for quiet, focussed or personal tasks.

Italian tile expert Florim's sustainable manufacturing practices help to protect the natural world which was the inspiration for its new Heritage Luxe and Nature Mood collections.

Craig Robertson of AHMM explains the opposing factors of modern architecture: 'Different stakeholders have different ideas of what a good building is.' Watch the video to hear what else he has to say…

After four plus years in the darkness, Light + Building is back lighting up creatives' calendars. Taking place in October 2022, the event will shine a light on emerging industry trends and innovations.

Bar stools make any flat surface suitable for drinking, dining or working in comfort and style. With so many sizes, materials, features and applications available, it’s time to sit up and take notice.

Terzani has recently created an immersive new experience in Florence where visitors can explore the luxury Italian lighting brand's collections in a space that is more gallery than showroom.

With six new colours inspired by the various guises of the sea and its coastlines, Barber Osgerby's latest additions to AXOR's One collection of faucets really mix things up.

With unapologetically individual designs, AXOR's distinctive product ranges appeal to consumers and specifiers unwilling to settle, when looking to create more personal bathroom spaces.

Tristan Auer utilised his full creative freedom in a Blade Runner-inspired bathroom space for AXOR's Personalities campaign, made possible with the brand's uniquely individual product lines.

With a myriad of 'r' words at its disposal, global office furniture brand Haworth has taken up the challenge of developing a 100% recycled and recyclable version of its Maari chair.

By creating a highly adaptable, user-centric designer desk, the international office expert once again seeks to highlight its commitment to anticipating the workspaces of our future – and making them functional for everyone.

DAAily platforms launches in a super-hot Milan, while we cool down with the Global Design Agenda Bathroom Design Week

For his most recent collaboration with the Italian furniture powerhouse, prolific French designer Norguet came up with a seating system that is both timelessly elegant and urgently adapted to contemporary interior needs.

Douglas Mandry and Nicolas Girotto, CEO of Bally, discuss the concept behind their collaborative 30-metre-long art curtain, installed in the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week.

Gaggenau's immersive Fuorisalone installation invited the architecture and design scene to come together for star-studded live talks and a unique showcase of products and materials at a historic venue away from the fair.

By looking to urban planning for design inspiration, Steelcase has created a new roadmap and key principles for designing workspaces that make employees feel 'rooted and replenished.'

By creating task-specific, easy-to-specify landscapes within the workspace, Steelcase's curated architectural scenes promote high performance and holistic wellbeing for a rejuvenated office experience.

Through clever contextualisation and the right design partner, the international work environment expert successfully reappropriates a staple of outdoor architecture for the office spaces of the future.

In collaboration with architect and designer Andrea Boschetti, Italian porcelain stoneware specialist Mirage has developed EpicArc, a sustainability-driven new table collection whose legs are the focal point.

Stefan Diez proposes a retail revolution while introducing his mudra chair for Brunner at his DAAily bar Live Talk during Milan Design Week.

Rewarding the educational value of architecture and design projects, the Design Educates Awards programme believes that innovation is worthless if it doesn't teach others to do the same.

Merging a long manufacturing tradition with cutting-edge technology while working with some of the industry's leading designers, locates Italian brand Falmec at the forefront of kitchen extractor hood evolution.

A new collaboration between CondeHouse and architect Sou Fujimoto sees the Japanese wood-furniture specialists bringing the 'wow factor' to its Hokkaido Rock House virtual space.

Sebastian Herkner introduces his recent Colombian-inspired, hand-woven outdoor furniture collection for Ames at his DAAily bar Live Talk during Milan Design Week.

By reducing waste and raw materials through design, reusing resources from elsewhere and bringing eternally recyclable products to market, VANK is turning back the screw for a healthier planet.

At the well-attended DAAily bar Live Talk series at Milan Design Week, Patricia Urquiola discussed the eco-credentials and bio-material innovations found in her Nuez Lounge Bio armchair for Andreu World.

The French designer's most recent project with the Italian furniture expert is a modular structure that befits the ever-changing nature of our contemporary interiors. We sat down with him at Salone del Mobile to learn more.

After a two-year hiatus, imm cologne returns in 2023 – bigger than ever, with a new, more diverse format and sights firmly set on helping to shape the future.

Bringing Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily together in a single physical space for the first time, the DAAily bar served up A&D inspiration in Milan, along with food – and drinks – for thought.

HPL board specialist Resopal has recently expanded its already diverse design range with the Creative Selection, featuring 200 new designs – for dynamic and individual interior surface designs.

With market-leading sustainability, flooring manufacturer Fabromont's durable yet comfortable range is well suited to various projects, from hard-wearing private spaces to homely commercial ones.

Today, keeping the carbon footprint of new builds low has become an integral part of project planning. Whether it’s about meeting strict sustainability targets or accommodating fluctuating energy prices, here’s how to keep energy consumption low

This personally created retreat, designed by Sarah Poniatowski in southwest France for AXOR, blends together indoor and outdoor environments in a sanitary sanctuary of serenity and solitude.

For a long time, the Swiss furniture industry was considered a male domain. Today, however, a number of successful female entrepreneurs are proving the contrary. But how equal do women really feel in the sector and what is the secret of their

With its new tiles, the Italian ceramic manufacturer introduces products that are both sustainable and aesthetically pleasing, helping to bring the soothing effect of nature indoors at little cost to our shared planet.

Join us from wherever you are in the world to celebrate this year’s Winners and the People’s Choice.

With its newly launched website and suite of useful online tools, Italian design specialist Interni has broadened its philosophy of the 'total design experience' far beyond its physical stores – without losing any of the personalised touch.

Re-imagining the humble door frame as contemporary interior design, ECLISSE's 40-degree sunken frames turn doorways into special features, or allow them to blend in. Watch the video to learn more…

Li Wenqiang of PIG Design discusses the difficulties of designing bathrooms with limited space: 'It's a terrible experience, with knees and face against the door.' Watch the video to hear more…

Dutch Design Week (DDW) will take place in Eindhoven from 22 to 30 October 2022. You can submit your design projects until 1 July 2022.

BoConcept offers contract specifiers a variety of interior schemes and plenty of room for individual choice – particularly attractive to young, urban tenants looking to add their own personal touches.

Renowned designer Karim Rashid and iconic Danish interior brand BoConcept have founded a successful collaborative relationship based on shared values.

The latest project from BoConcept and designer Karim Rashid results in an organic, minimalist design that blends smoothly into the nature of interior landscapes.

By complementing bathroom surfaces and fixtures with striking fittings, designers can create characterful sanitary spaces without overloading them with decoration.

Putting Gabriel Scott's Welles chandelier's infinite potential for customisation to the test, six renowned designers reimagine the arrangement and materials of the iconic polygonal lighting fixture.

When it came to reinventing its most popular bathroom fittings, accessories, and furniture pieces, the German manufacturer decided on a monochrome shade as a new surface treatment: Black Selection helps integrate a timeless look and feel into a wide

Maria Papafigou of OOAK architects discusses using innovative materials to create more personal bathrooms: 'Be experimental and dare to take a leap.' Watch the video to learn more…

Sebastian Herkner has shifted the usual perspectives on chair design for Freifrau. In the case of Theia, the frame becomes the protagonist by framing the seat shell like a jewel. 



Marc Sadler discusses combining functional intelligence with emotional environments in bathrooms, 'Design is tech that you control and style.' Watch the video to learn more…

As the German luxury fittings manufacturer celebrates thirty decades of its most popular bathroom series, it’s looking ahead and introducing new product variants and finishes to the modern classic.

Duravit's new Sebastian Herkner-designed Zencha series takes inspiration from Japanese tea traditions, not only in formal aesthetic terms but also the purity and harmony of its rituals.

The Zencha bathroom series' organic curves and light, natural materials allow for the creation of peaceful bathroom spaces that appeal to the soul as well as the body.

From its material palette and modularity to manufacturing processes, the Zencha collection was developed with sustainability and the wellbeing of the planet in mind, too.

Matteo Thun discusses eliminating bathroom touch points: 'The future of the bathroom is touch-free. You need clean, big surfaces.' Watch the video to learn more…

These open-plan hotel suites break apart traditional hotel bathroom typologies by tempting bathers over to the other side of the locked door.

Upon a recent visit to Bette's HQ, the German bathroom expert revealed a whole world of architectural typologies in a new, immersive proof-of-concept experience.

The German Design Awards programme promotes the most innovative, industry-changing design, rewarding only entries that excel in both form and function, and now sustainability too.

LAUFEN x Alessi x Snøhetta. Three design heavyweights provide new perspectives in Milan.