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To Doze, to Design in Hong Kong

In an industrial section of the city, a vast loft is a place to stretch out.

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Nordic Designers Expose Wilder Side in Textiles

Minimalism runs deep in Scandinavia, but there is a maximalist twist on the Nordic aesthetic—bright colors and extravagant patterns in textiles.

In a Tub, and Up to Your Ears in Relaxation

Japan's ofuro arrives in the U.S., as manufacturers adapt the traditional extra-deep soaking tub.

Setting the Stage for a Floral Tribute

'I'm hired to make it dramatic,' said the Tony Award-winning set designer Scott Pask of his role in presenting the New York Botanical Garden's Monet show.

When a Ticket-Taker and Turnstile Aren't Enough

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's new Visitor Center combines architecture and landscape with the mobile harmony of a ballet.

Vicente Wolf on a Colorful Thai Home

The New York designer finds poetry and practical wisdom in Bangkok's eclectic Jim Thompson House.

Life and Art Mix Outside Kuala Lumpur

When Shalini Ganendra sought to expand her gallery, she envisioned a space where artists could wake up, show their work and have cocktails with patrons at sunset.

White Carrara Countertops, 1988-2012, RIP

Enough with the ubiquitous white surface, says Sara Ruffin Costello, who prefers more humble and hard-wearing materials.

Cool Again, Britannia Invades the Home

Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee has inspired designers to come up with products that capture the moment. With so much merchandising to choose from, this is the perfect opportunity to flex your collector's muscle.

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Feathering a Summer Rental Nest

Good rugs, large bowls and other things a dwelling shouldn't be without, even if it's temporary.

Artist Doug Aitken

A walk through the West Coast artist's studio comes with a cup of ginger tea and a lesson in how to play a musical dining table with xylophone mallets.

For Sale: A Design Legend's Legacy

A décor website offers iconic items from Albert Hadley's own home.

A Garden to Honor Mom

A daughter creates a stone bench inscribed with her parents' "mantra for their marriage."