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Introducing Milano creative tiles, a collaboration between Theia Tiles and Studiopepe.

The GRAY list: architecture + interior studios.

modern architecture cantilevered on cliff

William / Kaven

round desk with blue translucent chair and wall clocks

GATH Interior Design

Pacific Northwest modern architecture house

Tyler Engle Architects PS

Steelhead Architecture

interior of midcentury modern house indoor outdoor

H2D Architecture + Design

Designs Northwest Architects

interior of luxury Pacific Northwest Modern house

Garret Cord Werner

Uptic Studios

First Lamp

Mutuus Studio

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Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio

Modern architecture house with black wood siding, flat roof, large windows

Scott Edwards Architecture

rooftop garden seating area with firepit

Board & Vellum

Skylab

Exterior of Pacific Northwest modern house in filed

Coates Design

side of house with wood slates in the country

Minarik Architecture

modern architecture black house on waterfront

Risa Boyer Architecture

modern luxury living room marble fireplace

Hyde Evans Design

open concept living room space with dark and moody color palette, leather sofas, box ceiling

JPC Architects

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Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet highlights.

Favorite finds in Paris from 7 designers and GRAY magazine during Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet.

What Are the Key Features of a European Passive House Standard-Compliant Home?

An architect delved into the complexity of the European Passive House Standard, applied it to a challenging lot, and made it their own.

Discover the Future Neighborhood at IDS Vancouver

What will future neighborhoods look like? A few designers share examples of their visions with immersive installations at IDS Vancouver

Andee Hess on treating interior design as installation art.

A Tudor makeover in Portland's West Hills, where era-defining trends and bold design choices come together to redefine the art of living.

Designing legacy.

One of the most memorable moments in Milan 2024 — a testament to Salone’s enduring influence on international furniture design.

Dame Anya Hindmarch on the three things you need to build a global brand.

Anya Hindmarch's designs blend tradition & innovation with a touch of humor & responsibility, shaping a brand that champions sustainability.

4 stunning lighting fixtures and the designers who imagined them.

Our top 4 favorite statement lighting fixtures that have crossed our path so far this year.

Stephen Burks: “Design must find ways to serve society and add value to our lives in meaningful ways.”

Explore the inclusive design philosophy of award-winning designer Stephen Burks, known for collaboration and craftsmanship.

Renowned artist Morag Myerscough transforms spaces into places with colorful, community-centric installations.

Discover the transformative work of Morag Myerscough, a globally recognized artist creating vibrant, community-focused installations.

Designer Kelly Hoppen and architect Stephen Leung collaborate on a serene apartment.

An apartment in Foshan, created by Kelly Hoppen and Stephen Lung, features a neutral palette, and luxurious materials.

Unveiling the Emotive Design Story of Tamart: A Love-Fueled Journey from Past to Present.

Amos Goldreich's design story of Tamart, a brand rooted in the legacy of esteemed modernist architects Tamar de Shalit and Arthur Goldreich.

5 products launched at NeoCon that you have to see.

With NeoCon underway, GRAY is highlighting designs making waves at Chicago’s annual 3-day exhibition.

Discover The Watson: A Unique Cocktail-forward Restaurant in Vancouver

A dynamic, cocktail-forward restaurant and sexy bar in Vancouver is inspired by European libraries and apothecary shops.

3 Questions for... Charlie Hellstern

An interior designer's origin story, best design tip, favorite details, and secret talent.

A once dilapidated building brings travelers to Santa Barbara.

A dilapidated building in Santa Barbara is reimagined as a hotel, coffee shop, and cocktail bar.

Found steel cables and railroad spikes sparked an idea for a unique home office.

Olson Kundig designed a unique home office and creative space that can be pushed away from the main house along a railroad track.

Top 10 best luggage pieces on our radar.

A list of top 10 luggage pieces from totes to trunks to make travel stylish and easy.

A NEW FASHION EXHIBITION AT SAN FRANCISCO’S DE YOUNG MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE CITY’S “DEVIL-MAY-CARE” ATTITUDE

A Q&A with curator Laura Camerlengo on the de Young Museum exhibit Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style

7TH ANNUAL GRAY AWARD WINNER: LEGACY

GRAY magazine honors Johnpaul Jones, FAIA, as Legacy Award winner at the 7th Annual GRAY Awards

Sabine Marcelis: Driving Design for the Future.

Designer Sabine Marcelis radically reshapes the 30-year-old Renault Twingo as an electric concept car.

THIS DESERT RENTAL REFINES TRADITIONAL ADOBE DESIGN

Located near Joshua Tree National Park, the Bust'n B Ranch is a tranquil high desert escape with sophisticated Southwestern charm. The...

Asisat Edu on what “design” means, designing for small spaces, and her project on the D.C. interior design tour.

Interior designer Asisat Edu shares tips for small-space design

Sebastian Masuda: “Yes, Kawaii is Art - Express Yourself.”

Sebastian Masuda kawaii exhibit at JAPANHOUSE Los Angeles

OLSON KUNDIG DESIGNS A MODERN BLACK BOX WITH THE WARMTH OF A FAMILY HOME

After snapping up a narrow waterfront property, a young Seattle couple asks Tom Kundig to design them a concrete-forward house for their...

Travel: PORTUGUESE RESORT EMERGES FROM THE LANDSCAPE LIKE A SET OF CONCRETE SCULPTURES

Mild winters and sunbaked summers provide the perfect backdrop for an unplugged escape at Pa.te.os, a Portuguese resort of four homes.

Travel: DETROIT THROUGH A DESIGN LENS.

Design Lens: Detroit is a one-of-a-kind destination for those looking to be inspired by innovation, creativity, and progress.

Limited edition: Fornasetti x Poltrona Frau Reimagine the Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair

Iconic Italian brands Fornasetti and Poltrona Frau launch their first collaboration—a limited-edition series of the Vanity Fair XC...

THIS ALABAMA HOME TOOK INSPIRATION FROM AN UNEXPECTED LANDMARK

Working to realign a disjointed layout—and seamlessly integrate a modern photography collection with midcentury furniture—designer Betsy...

7TH ANNUAL GRAY AWARDS: BREAKOUT CATEGORY, HISTORIC RESTORATION / RENOVATION FINALISTS

GRAY Media announces the breakout category, historic restoration / renovation finalists for the 7th Annual GRAY Awards.

GRAY’s 2024 Transformation: A Fresh Look, Exciting Agenda, and Expanded Team

SEATTLE, WA, January 29, 2024 — International media brand GRAY Media, LLC, (GRAY) announces a brand refresh, 2024 agenda, and new team...

Say “Non” to the Winter Blues: How Maison&Objet Warmed Our Spirits During a Chilly Week in Paris

How the Maison&Objet design fair warmed our spirits during a chilly week in Paris.

A SOPHISTICATED WELLNESS RETREAT OPENS IN CHINA'S TROPICAL REGION

Located on China's Hainan Island and designed by Neri&Hu, this contemporary hotel and spa uses architectural forms to capture views of...

7TH ANNUAL GRAY AWARDS: BREAKOUT CATEGORY, BAR OR LOUNGE FINALISTS

GRAY Media announces the breakout category, bar or lounge finalists for the 7th Annual GRAY Awards.

7TH ANNUAL GRAY AWARDS: DESIGN FOR GOOD

GRAY Media announces the design for good finalists for the 7th Annual GRAY Awards.

7TH ANNUAL GRAY AWARDS: WILD CARD FINALISTS

GRAY Media announces the wild card finalists for the 7th Annual GRAY Awards.

HERE’S A WORTHY ORGANIZATION TO DONATE TO: THE BLOCK PROJECT

Be part of the solution, donate to The Block Project. The Block Project builds tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness.

BASE STATION: MODULAR WORKSPACE

OmniRoom by Mute Design is a modern modular office workspace system for one-on-one meetings or larger group workshops.

INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCTS UNVEILED AT THE RETURN OF THE WESTEDGE DESIGN FAIR

WestEdge Design Fair returned to Santa Monica with a swell of support and enthusiasm throughout the design community.

ARCHITECT MATTHEW COATES ON AI, SMARTEST DECISION OF ALL TIME, AND *HIS* IDOL

Architect Matthew Coates Q&A with Shawn Williams about AI, design idols, smartest decision, and celebrities

HONORING A 70-YEAR FASHION LEGACY AT NEW YORK'S JEWISH MUSEUM

Architect Elliott Barnes sets the stage for an exhibition paying tribute to Gaby Aghion, founder of the infamous fashion house Chloé.

A DREAMY TUSCAN HOTEL GETS A MODERN MAKEOVER WHILE RETAINING ITS RUSTIC CHARM

Using materials sourced throughout central Italy, Point3architecture and landscape architect Jean Mus created a bucolic escape from...

DROP WATCH: CALEN KNAUF STUDIO’S LATEST PIECE IS BRISTLY

Art meets function in the Brush Table, Calen Knauf Studio’s most recent launch. The deceptively sturdy occasional table by Calen Knauf...

THE BEST PROFESSIONAL ADVICE KELLY WEARSTLER STILL FOLLOWS TO THIS DAY

World-renowned designer, entrepreneur, and fashion icon, Kelly Wearstler told us the best advice she's ever received.

A BRITISH COLUMBIA HOME CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF THE AMAN TOKYO HOTEL

With a minimal color palette and custom millwork, the home is a tranquil retreat for a busy family of four. The entryway of this...

THE BEST-KEPT INDUSTRY SECRET IN FLOORING

Metropolitan Flooring -- the leading flooring brand -- is the top choice for designers, including Faulker Design Group

SEPTEMBER: 5 CAN’T-MISS THINGS TO SEE AT IDS VANCOUVER

5 can't-miss things. to see at The West Coast’s largest interior design show IDS Vancouver, Sept. 21–24, 2023

OCTOBER: SEATTLE DESIGN CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Seattle Design Center celebrates 50th Anniversary and PNW design awards

SHOP FOR ART LIKE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

Tips and tricks to help you navigate the journey of putting art on your walls. Or shelves. Or tables. The dining room of this Healdsburg,...

3 QUESTIONS FOR... FIEN MULLER & HANNES VAN SEVEREN

What design trends/classics do artists and designers, Muller and Van Severen, consider their favorites?

3 Questions For...Paolo Lucidi & Luca Pevere

What the Italian design duo of LucidiPevere does to get out of a creative mind block.