Real interior designs go viral because they tap into trends that people want to implement in their homes. Such is the case ...

Where do patterns come from? While some might be computer-generated using the latest in image scanning and digital printing technologies, many more can be sourced to the Design Library–the world’s ...

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 ...

Bloodlines count. If you are the daughter of Suzanne Rheinstein, a renowned decorator and the proprietor of Hollyhock, a beloved resource for Los Angeles designers for three decades, it is perhaps not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover art, design, culture and people. Based in Dorset, England, Farrow & Ball is a manufacturer and distributor of richly ...

Matthew Williamson isn't afraid of pattern. Praised for his bold creations, the British fashion designer has emblazoned whimsical, nature-inspired prints on everything from dresses to wallpaper. This ...

This is Jeanne Finnerty’s second go-round with this living room. These clients loved what she did for the previous owners, so they hired Finnerty to put their own stamp on it. The designer even had a ...

Have you ever found yourself captivated by the intricate repeating designs on fabric, wrapping paper, and more? There’s something truly magical about repeating patterns that can transform ordinary ...