Sarah Archer

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

Moralizing about interior design may be due for retirement—here are some alternatives to consider instead

Who needs perfection? For many, it’s all about furniture that defies the conventional rules of beauty

Unpacking why the so-called blank-slate aesthetics associated with socialist architecture suddenly speaks to celebrities and consumers alike

Blob sofas and conversation pits may play into nostalgic longing, but designers say the trend also reveals something deeper

Why stock tanks, container pools, and other backyard solutions are finally getting their day in the sun

Take lessons from the human—and feline—friendly renovation of the lobby of Manhattan's storied Algonquin Hotel

Meticulously manicured green spaces are major selling points at three new projects

Educational design experts share their tips

Contemporary kitchen designers are forgoing the all-white and stainless-steel schemes of yore

Schools and parks may be off-limits for kids across the U.S., but an interior designer and a former teacher are offering solutions for engaged, open-ended play. Tablets not included.

A new show at the Vitra Design Museum on view next month highlights 20 game-changing interiors—from Elsie de Wolfe’s Villa Trianon to Andy Warhol’s Factory. AD PRO chats with the curator

The design business may be awash with so-called COTYs, but paint companies still see them as a valuable opportunity to take the industry's pulse

A bountiful new visual history lays out the story behind the building of the Magic Kingdom

The 14th annual DesignPhiladelphia festival took over the City of Brotherly Love for 11 event-packed days

In his new book, curator and scholar Glenn Adamson makes the case for buying fewer but better things—the future of our planet just might depend on it

A new book explores how well-designed objects influence children's behavior

At the 24th annual Philadelphia Furniture Fair, young makers present designs that are both forward-looking and steeped in tradition