interior design

Are You a Student? Here’s How To Choose the Right Bed for You

Daniel Reed

Think carefully before you pick out the piece of furniture you plan to sleep on.…

March 7, 2022

In an article about aesthetics, two people evoking two different 'aesthetics'

Why ‘Aesthetics’ on Social Media Are Overrated

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

Trends like cottagecore and dark academia can be fun, but they can also be stifling.…

February 14, 2022

In an article about Pantone color of the year, Pantone color swatches

Color Your Mood With Pantone’s Color of the Year

Joy Young, Chapman University

The iconic company has designated a new hue for 2022 — and it feels oddly appropriate for our increasingly technological society.…

January 29, 2022

A color palette behind an armchair for an article about your home environment.

How Does Your Home Environment Affect Your Mood?

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Changing household features like color, design and lighting can positively impact your frame of mind.…

November 5, 2021

In an article about graphic design, the back and front of a smartphone is displayed on a billboard against a blue sky.

The Smartphone and the Evolution of Graphic Design

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

With mobile devices, anyone can interact with online spaces in novel ways — a fact that web and graphic designers must keep in mind as they work.…

July 29, 2021

Chip and Joanna Gaines talking about the Magnolia network

With Magnolia, the Gaines Continue To Dominate the Lifestyle World

Julianna Steen, Auburn University

After rising to fame on ‘Fixer Upper,’ the couple has expanded their company into a market, a shop and more, and their next venture is a TV channel focused on home and gardening.…

April 28, 2021

An example of a maximalist style room, illustrated by Baz Pugmire

You’ve Heard About Minimalism, but Maximalist Style Is Just as Intriguing

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Aesthetic considerations are an important part of decorating your space, and looking past current trends can help you find your own style.…

October 5, 2020

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