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Furniture is far more than décor. Every element plays a role in influencing human behavior, and mastering the principles can ...

Texture and color also play critical roles. Rich textiles like velvet and boucle evoke a sense of luxury and intimacy, while ...

This bedroom designed by Caroline Gidiere at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach 2025 channels a bygone era of ...

Admittedly, I was skeptical until I asked my colleagues on Forbes Vetted’s home team to point me to the best sleeper sofas that are functional and design-forward. Deputy editor Rebekah Lowin ...

Parks strategically place benches to encourage both solitude and interaction, subtly guiding social behavior through spatial design. Even retail environments harness furniture psychology to ...

Hot Hot Sofa by Jun Wang. Image via A' Design Award & Competition The word on the street is that the latest winners of A'Design Award have thrown convention out of the window. True to form ...

When I posted a question about family sofas on Instagram, my DMs exploded. So many parents chimed in with stories of sofas they regretted buying: Annoying cushions, terrible fabrics, and buttons that ...

Its items can last, said Pete Oyler, associate professor of furniture design at Rhode Island School of Design. His Ikea dressers have made it through eight moves and are still going strong ...

Sundance: Amanda Kramer's latest work literalizes the concept of female objectification by imagining how different a woman's life would be as a piece of prized furniture. “Who appreciates ...

Aside from the style, and colour of your sofa choosing a design with longevity is key for today's modern home. The big sofa trends for 2025 take all of these factors into account to aid in ...

As the island of Patmos continues to evolve, one local designer considers just how much of the past to incorporate into her home. By Kurt Soller and Alina Lefa How to revive an 18th-century ...