Retro design trends are having a moment. And there's one motif that designers are loving more than ever: polka dots. This nostalgic pattern is making a design comeback both in clothing and in interior ...

Design thinking: It started as an academic theory in the 60’s, a notion of starting to look at broader types of challenges with the intention and creativity that designers use to tackle their work. It ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pictured Above: By keeping the palette restrained, designer Greg Natale demonstrates how a mix of subtle ...

Sure, almost everyone can get on board with a striped rug or funky throw pillow scattered throughout the house. But while it's pretty common to incorporate at least a splash of pattern somewhere in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the seasons shift, so do the ways designers think about interiors.

If you've ever gotten a fountain drink from a mall food court or at an amusement park, you probably recognize the design of two blue strokes wrapped around the cup—the wider strokes a lighter aqua ...

Pictured Above: By keeping the palette restrained, designer Greg Natale demonstrates how a mix of subtle patterns can still read as appropriately soothing for a bedroom. As people grow increasingly ...