Contemporary interior style was a natural evolution of midcentury-modern aesthetics and was first coined as its own term around the 1970s. Signifying a mix of predominant styles at the time, it ...

Not traditional yet far from modern, contemporary interior design can feel like the best of all words. Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design tells me, “While modern design refers to a specific time ...

Coffee shops have always been popular gathering spaces among coffee lovers, but with the rise of remote working, especially post-pandemic, they have become a hotspot for remote workers and students as ...

Julie Shadrin, CEO of Decorating Den Interiors/Mayari Designs LLC, sees interior design as an artistic medium. “It’s no different than a composer creating an opera to delight the senses or an artist ...

In a world bursting with design inspiration from social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, you might question the necessity of professional assistance when it comes to revamping your living ...

DAKOTA DUNES -- Architect Nathan Kalaher has always consider himself as a pragmatic problem solver. But it was only after designing a Dakota Dunes home with his wife (and fellow architect) Lisa ...

MANKATO — At Mankato’s Design Element, a quote painted in the lighting area of the store reads, “light is design, design is light.” It’s a mantra to the important role lighting plays in curating mood ...

You've probably had the experience of walking into a room -- maybe even one in your own home! -- and instantly feeling relaxed and cozy. In other rooms, you've noticed feeling restless and on edge.