At every High Point Market and local designer showroom, designers are faced with droves of patterns and motifs. How can we tell new from old? Where did textile and wallpaper patterns originate, and ...

Bark cloth, a traditional African textile, is making waves in the world of home decor. With its eco-friendly nature and rich cultural history, it is becoming a popular choice for those looking for ...

The Architects’ Alphabet is a 26-part series describing design elements featured in Gregory J. Scott’s upcoming book “Urban Legend, The Life & Legacy of C. Emlen Urban,” Lancaster’s most renowned ...

If you’re looking for a way to breathe new life into your home décor, pattern drenching is a bold, trendy choice that can instantly transform any space. This daring décor trend involves layering ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Many young international designers are drawing on heritage, folklore and their imaginations to create contemporary textile, ceramic and wall-covering patterns. Some are finding larger audiences ...

Tulips and daffodils aren’t the only ones fighting their way to the surface these days. Florals are already in full bloom elsewhere: in home decor. Floral patterns are hot but they aren’t the tiny, ...

Living in a compact space brings unique design challenges. While every square foot matters, certain decorative choices can transform your cozy retreat into an overwhelming maze of visual chaos.

There's no shying away with this maximalist dinnerware, so embrace the riot of color and print to make it the star of your ...

Thank the universe for symbols. If it weren’t for that stick figure wearing a triangle, think how many men would have barged into the wrong restroom and been arrested. But not all symbols are so well ...

Earthy tones like terracotta, ochre, and deep greens are commonly used in African decor. These colors mimic the natural ...