I’d Have Never Expected To Want ‘Tassels’ In My Modern Home, But These Spaces Prove They’re The Mood For Right Now

Designers are bringing tassels and passementerie into contemporary rooms through restrained details, bold color and sculptural statement pieces.

Materials That Make The Space

House Beautiful’s Charleston Whole Home project uses Cosentino Éclos and Dekton surfaces in kitchens, a bathroom and a fireplace surround.

This Creative Couple Handcrafted Their LA Cottage From Floor To Ceiling

Eileen O’Dea and Ryan Silverman have spent 14 years customizing their 75-year-old Mar Vista cottage, including its kitchen, floors and built-ins.

How To Light Your Home Like A Norwegian — The People Who Know Short Winter Days Best

Norwegian designer Gudbjørg Simonsen recommends varied, layered lighting that works with winter darkness rather than trying to erase it.

This 7,000-Square-Foot Desert Oasis In Utah Feels More Like A Boutique Hotel Than A Family Home — It Redefines A ‘Room With A View’

Susannah Holmberg Studios redesigned a 1994 Utah home for a family of five, pairing warm natural materials with views of the high desert.

This Designer Has Crafted Rugs For The Rolling Stones And The Royal Family — His DIY Hack To Visualize The Perfect Rug Size Will Save Your Room Layout

Rug designer Luke Irwin shares a newspaper-based way to test rug size, plus placement rules drawn from his 23 years in the industry.

Hands-on With The Apple Home Collection

Apple’s Home Collection includes an LG smart lock, video doorbell, cameras and thermostats, with prices from $199 to $399.

Curated Finds For Kristie — Sofas

Livingetc designer Iokasti presents five L-shaped sofas for a family of four, all listed within a £1,000–£2,000 budget.

A Clever Layout Turned This Awkward-shaped Room Into A Luxe Hotel-style Bathroom

Pam and Peter redesigned their Guildford bathroom around its unusual shape, using an offset freestanding bath, curved vanity and space-saving storage.

Designers Are Ditching Neutral Kitchens For This Controversial Color—and It Looks Surprisingly Good

Interior designers say deeper reds are gaining favor in kitchens, with careful color balance and natural materials helping soften the bold look.