3+ week, 1+ day ago  (596+ words) Visiting Oak Spring, the Upperville, Virginia, estate that belonged to Paul and Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon, had long been on my design bucket list. The house, garden, and other buildings are some of the most influential on American design and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (124+ words) This Page Highlights The Best Of The Worst In Design (40 New Pics)AOL.com We've all stumbled upon those random pop-up ads promoting the strangest products imaginable. Funny, inappropriate, or sometimes downright disgusting " they somehow keep appearing and never fail…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (941+ words) There's no denying that personality is having a moment in home design right now. From playful details to nostalgic styles, this year is all about embracing charm, character, and a touch of the unexpected. As such, designers are officially dubbing…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (174+ words) Design with Purpose'AOL.com Guided by hardworking principles like efficiency and innovation, purposeful design improves the experience of those who dwell, work, or play in a space. In other words, a well-designed house'from the architectural footprint to the features and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (54+ words) Here, T&C shares a look at some of the book's depictions of Mellon's stunning homes. The exterior of 125 East 70th Street, New York. Mr. Mellon's study, New York. Eliza Moore's Bedroom, Fifth-Floor Back Bedroom, New York. Miniature Tabletop Greenhouse, Gift…...

4+ week, 12+ hour ago  (233+ words) Maximalism has been the design buzzword for a few years now'mostly in response to the boucl-laden minimalism that defined the mid-to-late 2010s. It's 2026, and people are finally letting their homes be wonderfully weird, and that starts with an embrace of happily…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (239+ words) When HGTV does a home giveaway, they do it up big. It's always fun to see what the designers they choose to create these incredible prizes do with the spaces they are given. Like the recent 2026 Dream Home giveaway with…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (348+ words) A memorable bar is about more than just great drinks. It's also about the design, the lighting, the music, the barware, and all the other aesthetics that come together to create a mini ecosystem. A new book, The World's Most…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (272+ words) When HGTV does a home giveaway, it does it up big. It's always fun to see what the designers they choose to create these incredible prizes do with the spaces they are given. Like the recent 2026 Dream Home giveaway, which…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (840+ words) How Designer Mackin Thompson Gave Her Childhood Home A Meaningful Makeover For The Next Generation'AOL.com "My siblings and I always said that we didn't want someone buying this house, painting it white, putting a cedar-shake roof on it, and…...