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AD PRO’s Luxury Bath Trend Report 2024

The debate shaking up showers, why designers are going all-in on texture, top layout trends, and more—it’s all in this member-exclusive deep dive
Trend Report

AD PRO’s Color Trend Report 2024

AD PRO surveyed leading designers on the colors currently drenching furniture and layouts—here’s what they said
Trend Report

Kitchen Forecast 2024: The Professional’s Guide to Today’s Culinary Spaces

Leading designers weigh in on the state of kitchen design in this new trend report from AD PRO. From layouts to appliances, sinks to surfaces, here are the ideas ruling the hottest room in the house
Trend Report

Outdoor Forecast 2024: The Professional’s Guide to Today’s Backyards

AD PRO surveyed leading designers on the furniture, layouts, and amenities ruling the landscape—here’s what they said

Having a Moment

Having a Moment

Beet—An Earthy Shade of Purple-Red—Is Having a Moment

This shapeshifting hue is the grounding neutral designers are loving
Having a Moment

The Experimental Furniture of Carlo Bugatti Is Having a Moment

Designers and experts unpack the appeal—and complexities—behind these otherworldly furnishings
Having a Moment

Silver Is Serving—Again! Why This Nostalgic Tabletop Trend Will Never Tarnish

Today’s top hosts prove these heirlooms are still seriously chic
Having a Moment

A Millennium Later, This Natural Floor Covering Still Endures

Designers of all genres are putting the chameleon, all-natural basic to use
Behind the Design

Notre-Dame Restoration: Inside the Atelier That Brought the Cathedral’s Chandeliers Back to Life

Five years after its devastating fire, the lights are back on inside the 12th-century masterpiece
Need to Know

With the Rise of Bathroom Drapes, the Curtain Craze Hits the Bathtub

Shower doors? Please. The latest amenity in luxe bathrooms leans into drama, pattern, and fun
Need to Know

The “Conservatory Shower” Is Taking Over Stylish Bathrooms

The vintage fixture zeitgeist takes an unexpected turn in the homes of Sara Story, Aurora James, and other tastemakers
Trend Report

2025 Interior Design Forecast: AD PRO’s Predictions for the Whole Home

Looking for a leg up on the new year? Dive into these expert-led projections into technology, color, and trends that will rule 2025—including a heaping helping of nostalgia
Need to Know

How Pinch’s Loofah-Like Anders Pendant Became an It Light

The diaphanous design has achieved cult status since its debut 16 years ago—and this month, its producer is making a major Stateside splash
The Source

Ashe Leandro Divulge Their Secrets for Designing With—Not Against—History

The AD100 duo delves into their version of charm school with specifics on Federal-style details and vintage trinkets
The Source

Mayer Rus’s Favorite Fireplace in LA

Ahead of David Wiseman’s Salon 94 Design show, AD’s West Coast editor warms up to the communal vibe of the artist’s fireside hangout
The Archive

8 Captivating Hamptons Houses From the AD Archive

From Shingle-style classics to contemporary retreats, these Hamptons homes may have you craving a weekend out East
The Source

Plaster Over Everything? Unpacking the Trendiest Material in the Biz

Kamp Studios—a collaborator of Jeremiah Brent and Athena Calderone—talks clients’ most-requested treatments, the dead giveaways for poor plasterwork, and more
Need to Know

9 Patio Trends Changing Today’s Backyards

Spruce up your next outdoor space with these designer-recommended patio trends
Need to Know

Inside the Rise of the “Stealth Showroom”

The latest wave of brands and designers is looking beyond the white walls of the showroom to situate their wares in spaces that leave clients feeling decidedly at home
The Source

Chartreuse's Viral Cousin—and Why We Actually Love It

What designers really think of “brat green”
The Source

One Color Risk Rodman Primack Is Always Willing to Take

Plus, the AD100 designer lays out his thoughts on good-taste rule breaking, the Californian aesthetic, and his favorite spots for sourcing
The Archive

37 of the Brightest and Best Kitchens in AD

Because we adore spending time in our kitchens too
Designer Takes

5 Designer Secrets for Hiding Tech Mess

Cut your cord clutter and appliance angst with these why-didn’t-I-think-of-that design tips
Behind the Design

Why Skirted Furniture Endures

Skirted furniture has been chic, passé, and everything in between. Here, AD PRO unpacks the trend lifecycle
The Source

What’s Behind a Microtrend?

AD’s senior digital design editor weighs in on social media discourse, the proliferation of “-cores,” and what today’s trend reporting is lacking
Behind the Design

6 Clever Design Ideas Worth Revisiting From This Season’s Decorator Show Houses

These experimental, pattern-packed showcases were full of inspiration—here are the design ideas from them we're eager to try
The Source

Behind the Scenes With AD’s Market Director

Madeline O'Malley spills details on her editorial POV, personal shopping habits, and secret sources
Need to Know

Why the “Wet Room” Is Taking Over

The all-in-one space is the latest sign that American bathing rituals are ripe for reinvention
The Source

Melrose Hill, LA’s Buzziest Design Neighborhood, Is Ready for Primetime

Mayer Rus riffs on Angelenos’ favorite new hotspot, where mainstays like David Zwirner and new arrivals like The Brick are putting down roots
The Source

The Collecting Philosophy Adam Lippes Lives By

The tastemaker reveals his latest surprising finds and favorite sources, and shares advice passed down from Oscar de la Renta
The Source

5 Old Decorating Ideas We Wish They’d Bring Back

AD editors are vouching for these techniques pulled straight from the magazine’s archives
Need to Know

Why the ‘Granny Flat’ Is the Next Big Home Amenity

Pros share how they’ve devised functional, stylish ADUs that deliver ROI—and help keep the peace
Trends

Is Y2K Coming for Interiors?

The 2000s look has taken over fashion—here are some signs it might be coming for interior design too
Trends

The Buccellati Lobster Is the Surreal Icon We Need Right Now

Can any object elevate a tablescape quite like a sterling silver crustacean?
Need to Know

Our 21 Favorite Design Books for Spring

These photo-filled designer monographs are full of inspiring personalities, ethereal places, and unexpected passions
The Source

Inside the Great L.A. Gallery Migration

AD’s West Coast editor weighs in on Friedman Benda, The Future Perfect, Twentieth, and more
Fair

25 Milan Design Week Highlights We Can’t Stop Thinking About

The standout exhibitions, installations, and collection debuts from Salone del Mobile and beyond
Need to Know

Pendleton Blanket: The History and Legacy of an American Staple

Plus, how to spot a vintage one
Fair

Milan Design Week 2024: 9 Design Trends Spotted by AD Editors

Burgundy makes a big impression, brands offer a fresh riff on ’70s design, and more ideas you’ll see this year
Need to Know

The Case for the All-Red Room

Forget “unexpected red”—in these spaces, designers go all-in on crimson, from the walls to the trim and ceiling
The Source

Big Tents, Pistachio Palettes, and Other Late-Breaking Milan Discoveries

AD editors’ takes, live from Salone del Mobile
Designer Takes

5 Kitchen Trends Taking Over Homes Now

Linoleum, anyone? Designers opine on the retro elements they’re loving again—and the future-proof appliances they can’t live without
The Archive

5 Gorgeous Greenhouses from the AD Archive

Whether you’re growing plants or hosting parties, these glass castles are inspired
The Archive

17 Tropical Houses From the AD Archive That Ooze Serenity

From Bali to Florida, Lamu to Panama, these retreats offer extraordinary, timeless design—and views aplenty
Need to Know

Ikat 101: Everything to Know About Its History, Production, and Use Today

Read on to learn all about the age-old technique of ikat and how it has evolved over centuries across the world
Having a Moment

Ruched Rooms: An Old-School New York Decorating Trick That’s Back—With a Twist

Fabric-sheathed spaces are having a modern resurgence—now preferably installed “as tight as a 1980s facelift”
Fair

The Kitchen’s “Ozempic” Moment, Outdoor Cooking Suites, and More Kitchen and Bath Trends to Watch in 2024

What editors are still thinking about from KBIS 2024
Need to Know

83 Home Decor Stores to Shop Now and Always

From decades-old destinations in New York City to up-and-coming shops in California, discover America’s best home stores that are open for business
Need to Know

How to Design a Home Gym That Your Client Will Actually Want to Spend Time In

“Real” furniture? Outdoor access? Here’s advice for making a home fitness area that pulls its weight
Need to Know

Shibori: Everything You Need to Know

Discover the history and techniques behind this age-old textile tradition, as well as how to incorporate it into interiors today
Trend

The Party Barn Takes Over

We’re RSVP’ing yes to this real estate trend
Showhouse

8 Chic Decorating Ideas We’re Bookmarking From Sarah Sherman Samuel’s Showhouse

Sarah Sherman Samuel’s first ground-up project puts her dexterous design prowess on full display
Need to Know

Damask Fabric, Explained

Its origins are more than 2,000 years old, yet damask remains a go-to today. Read on to discover its history, production, and how to use it in a home now
Trends

5 Real Estate Trends That Will Rule the Market in 2024

In a year of expected interest rate drops, real estate could come roaring back from its beauty sleep—here’s what to expect
The Archive

7 Traditional Farm Houses Editors Love From the AD Archive

Rustic splendor, anyone?
Behind the Design

12 Brilliant Decorating Ideas to Steal From Designer Showhouses This Year

The most memorable interiors from the latest designer showhouses around the country
Need to Know

Rattan 101: Everything You Need to Know

Plunge into the history, production, and use of rattan—a material loved by Elsie de Wolfe and The Golden Girls
Trends

5 Interior Design Trends That Will Define 2024

Arm yourself with aesthetic intel for the new year—and learn why romanticism is due for a big comeback