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Is Silver The New Neutral? Why Interior Designers Aren't Scared Of This 'Color' Feeling Too Cold For Homes Anymore

Is Silver The New Neutral? Why Interior Designers Aren’t Scared Of This ‘Color’ Feeling Too Cold For Homes Anymore

Interior designers are using chrome, stainless steel and silver leaf as reflective materials that can complement warm and cool palettes.
Here’s How To Shop For Art Like An Interior Designer

Here’s How To Shop For Art Like An Interior Designer

Interior designers share practical ways to research art, set a budget, assess a room and find work that reflects personal taste.
4 Japanese Tablescaping Lessons That Will Make Your Autumn Hosting So Much Cozier

4 Japanese Tablescaping Lessons That Will Make Your Autumn Hosting So Much Cozier

Livingetc outlines four Japanese-inspired ways to make an autumn table feel personal, seasonal and welcoming, from shared dishes to warmer ceramics.
I Stayed At Berlin’s Most Famous Luxury Hotel—These Were All The Standout Design Details

I Stayed At Berlin’s Most Famous Luxury Hotel—These Were All The Standout Design Details

A House Beautiful writer reports on design details at Berlin’s Hotel Adlon, from its restored elephant fountain to a suite facing Brandenburg Gate.
Friday Five With Grace Zhang: How Light, Finance, And Chanel Inspire Her Art

Friday Five With Grace Zhang: How Light, Finance, And Chanel Inspire Her Art

Artist Grace Zhang’s first public painting exhibition brings together finance, light, Buddhist philosophy, travel and fashion at GCS Agency through Oct. 25.
Cover Old Glass Jars With Seashells To Make Beachy Countertop Storage

Cover Old Glass Jars With Seashells To Make Beachy Countertop Storage

Hunker outlines a DIY project that decorates old glass jars with seashells for countertop storage, with optional paint, rope and other embellishments.
This Moody Color Is Having A Major Design Moment, And You Can Use It In Every Single Room

This Moody Color Is Having A Major Design Moment, And You Can Use It In Every Single Room

House Beautiful reports rising demand for plum furniture and decor, with designers suggesting ways to use the shade across the home.
How To Know If That Piece Of Art Is “The One,” According To Experts

How To Know If That Piece Of Art Is “The One,” According To Experts

Art advisers say emotional connection, personal meaning and how a work fits your life matter more than matching décor or chasing trends.
How To Start An Art Collection You’ll Love For A Lifetime, According To Gallery Owners

How To Start An Art Collection You’ll Love For A Lifetime, According To Gallery Owners

Gallery owners say new collectors should explore widely, buy work they connect with and take time to learn about artists, prices and provenance.
How To Commission A Painting You’ll Love Forever

How To Commission A Painting You’ll Love Forever

A Veranda report explains how custom painting commissions work, what clients should discuss with artists, and why flexibility matters.