Homeowners Are Ditching All-White Interiors for Something Less Vanilla
Celebrity couple Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn brownstone, purchased for $3.4 million in 2021, has become a showcase for bold interior design. The home now features acid‑green trim, garden‑themed wallpaper, and patterned carpet, diverging sharply from the traditional all‑white aesthetic. Real‑estate agent Carl Gambino listed the property at $7.995 million, later adjusting to $7.3 million before it went under contract. The sale underscores how distinctive décor can drive premium pricing in high‑end markets.
A First Look at the $720 Million Overhaul of Lacma, L.A.’s Buzziest Museum
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) reopened on April 19, 2026 after a six‑year, $720 million renovation that added the 110,000‑square‑foot David Geffen Galleries designed by Peter Zumthor. The new glass‑and‑concrete complex houses roughly 2,500 works, ranging from ancient artifacts to modern...
It’s Small Like a Closet, but His $50,000 Kitchen Goes Big on Design
Milan healthcare entrepreneur Simone Messa bought a light‑filled apartment in 2024 for about $1.4 million. He spent another $575,000 to reconfigure the 1,700‑sq‑ft unit into four bedrooms, an open living area and a state‑of‑the‑art kitchen. The kitchen, costing roughly $50,000, was...
How to Wear Leather Jackets Without Looking Like You’re Trying
Leather jackets are shedding their rebellious image and becoming everyday staples, driven by runway trends that favor boxy silhouettes and minimal hardware. Fashion leaders like Nordstrom’s men’s director Jian DeLeon note a "democratic" shift, making jackets accessible to a broader...
The Kids Have Moved Out. Three Ways for Empty Nesters to Reclaim Their Home.
When children leave home, most older parents choose to stay rather than relocate, with only 5.28 % of Americans aged 55+ moving in 2024—half the national rate. Designers are responding by repurposing former kids’ rooms into offices, gyms, and wellness retreats,...
The Coolest Way to Wear a Tie Now? Matched to Your Shirt
High‑end labels such as Prada and Todd Snyder are championing a new styling rule—matching men’s ties to the shirt they accompany. The approach calls for ties that blend in, using near‑identical hues and complementary fabrics like silk with smooth cotton....
Bra Straps and Panty Lines Used to Be a Red Carpet Don’t. Now They’re Front-and-Center.
Celebrity stylists are deliberately placing visible bra straps and panty lines on red‑carpet outfits, turning what was once a tabloid scandal into a fashion statement. Tara Swennen, known for dressing Oscar and Emmy regulars, has championed the look with clients...
Four Tricks to Make Your TV Look Like a Work of Art
Design firms Pulp Design Studios outline four methods to disguise modern televisions as artwork. Samsung’s 2017 Frame TV introduced the concept, and newer entrants like Amazon’s Ember Artline and LG’s Wallpaper TV expand the market with glare‑free, art‑focused displays. Designers...
See Inside a Fashion Designer’s 43,000-Square-Foot Venetian Palazzo
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who retired from fashion in 2024, purchased a 43,000‑square‑foot 15th‑century palazzo in Venice in 2025. The historic building, held by a single family for over four centuries, will be transformed into an arts foundation and...
Tired of Pollen, They Turned Their Porch Into a $250,000 Game-Day Lounge
Bron and Molly Heussenstamm, owners of a $2.2 million Memphis home, turned a pollen‑ridden screened porch into a $250,000 game‑day lounge. The renovation added a dedicated HVAC system, HEPA filtration, an 85‑inch 4K LED screen, and custom leather recliners, creating a...
Cadillac’s Billion-Dollar Sprint to Build an F1 Team From Scratch
Cadillac announced a billion‑dollar program to field its own Formula 1 team in the 2026 season. The venture began with two marquee hires—a seasoned technical chief to design the car and an HR director to recruit roughly 600 engineers and specialists....