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NKBA forecasts are based on polling responses from industry professionals, and 78% of designers, contractors, and manufacturers said they'd consider using quartz in their kitchen projects over other materials. This was far ahead of granite, which only 43% of respondents expected to use. Ranked based on the responses, granite fell all the way to third place behind quartz and quartz's cousin, quartzite. This is quite the change, because for years natural stone countertops, including granite and marble, were considered the supreme.

"to keep everything flat - no upper cabinets ... so you don't accumulate more than you really need," she says.

The Anjuman-E-Himayat-E-Islam Trust in Thiagaraya Nagar, Chennai, is over a hundred and thirty years old a Trust that provides care and education for orphan children and children from a poor economic background. The project was envisaged for orphan boys between grades 6 to 12 and is located on a designated site within a 10-acre campus that houses a mosque, multiple educational institutions, vocational training centres, and accommodation for underprivileged children.

For centuries, architecture has been shaped by the aspiration to create a smooth transition between the indoors and the outdoors. Today, technologically sophisticated window and facade systems allow architects to design open, light-flooded room concepts without losing heat. The Solarlux cero maximum sliding window can eliminate the boundaries between spaces, demonstrated most impressively when large-format elements replace building corners. This is a technical achievement accomplished entirely without supports that disrupt the view.

Fall weather means the arrival of cozy season and all of its trappings: blankets, bouclés, fireplaces, and more. While summer might have been all about coastal decor, fall is about snuggling up in comfy cottage-like surroundings. There are a few elements that make a home feel extra warm and welcoming and cottagey, like floral wallpaper, painted cabinets in colors like soft sage or dusty pink, and vintage touches.

The world of kitchen decor is like a fast-moving carousel at the carnival - trends come and go at dizzying speed. You are justifiably forgiven for not wanting to refresh your entire kitchen decor every time a new trend pops up. However, there is a good chance that you are holding on to some out-of-style pieces that are silently dating your kitchen.

Boomers and Gen X often see flexibility as a tool for managing work-life balance or caregiving responsibilities. Millennials view it as a non-negotiable element of trust and autonomy, while Gen Z perceives it as a reflection of an employer's adaptability and tech-savviness. Offering hybrid or remote options alone isn't enough for workplace designers and change managers. Organizations must clearly define flexibility across roles and levels and be prepared to support it through policies, digital infrastructure, and space planning.

There was a time when kitchen islands were considered the remit of luxurious, sprawling homes with ample room to spare. But with newer design evolutions bringing forth space-efficient, compact islands, you need not relegate this dream to the back of your mood board any longer. There is an island for every size and style, but it does help to ensure that a few elementary kitchen island mistakes don't end up making your space look confined and congested.

Deciding to move back to New York on a whim, Hollis Loudon Puig, founder of Hollis Loudon Interiors, put a deposit on this 606-square-foot rental apartment while traveling for work in North Carolina. "I didn't step foot in it until the day I got the keys, and somehow it was perfect. The whole thing felt like all the stars aligned," she writes.

Fall is well underway - leaves are falling, temps are cooling, and many are looking for ways to signal the new season inside their homes, too. Nailing the fall aesthetic can seem tricky, as the tendency is to overdo it on cheeky (maybe a bit kitschy!) Halloween decor and various HomeGoods steals. But interior designers and professional stylists have a magic touch when it comes to creating cozy fall vibes.

Serving as a multifunctional amenities building with café, dining, and gathering spaces, the suspended project inserts a striking horizontal volume into a terraced valley near the Danjiangkou Reservoir. Inspired by the accidental horizon created by a temporary blue construction fence on site, the architects translated this fleeting gesture into a permanent architectural intervention - one that stitches together the surrounding hills while redefining the relationship between landscape and built form.

Built-in bookshelves give the homeowner the library feel she was after. There are two-built-in bookshelf moments in the living area. One is closer to the apartment's entrance and came with the place (though Kim added a piece so the bottom shelf wasn't on the ground), and one was added during the design process, in which the entire apartment underwent a demo to give Amanda a larger closet and bathroom.

I sat on what I'd consider the gold standard of sleeper sofa brands, and I didn't find it all that comfortable for sitting. Sure, the "bed" (essentially the mattress) was way better than any pullout I had ever slept on. But the sofa itself was kinda bulky, and the seat cushions felt stiff and dense, probably because they're made to downplay the sofa's mattress-folding mechanism (and often aren't constructed the way non-sleeper sofa cushions are with layers of foam and springs).

One that really stood out to me is to get an over-the-door hook for your closet, but it's not just getting the hook that's the hack. It's important to find one that has multiple hooks from a single offshoot to really maximize space. So, rather than getting a little more hanging space with a single hook, you're getting double the extra hanging space. This simple closet addition could provide nearly a dozen extra hooks you didn't have before.

Architectural professionals recognize how exterior design choices influence both perception and performance. A canopy is more than a functional overhang - it is a visual statement, a layer of environmental control, and a reflection of the project's overall design vision. Among available materials, custom aluminum canopies have become a preferred choice in modern architecture for their resilience, adaptability, and sleek aesthetics.

But one city offers a blueprint for revitalization combining economic development with more livable neighborhoods that put residents closer to their jobs - and cut car use in the process. Supported by a $20 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), local leaders in Allentown, Pennsylvania are fostering small-scale manufacturing as one way to breathe new life into the city's brownfield sites, tap into the city's industrial heritage and improve quality of life for all through vibrant urban spaces.

UFH can be a great option in a conservatory, but it needs to be designed carefully,

The site at 164 Hancock Street is one of two adjacent parcels being redeveloped by 164 Hancock Development LLC. Together, the pair of similar looking 50-foot-tall brick and brownstone buildings will occupy what was once the private garden of 168 Hancock Street, a grand 1880s Neo-Grec townhouse with a mansard roof and side bays. The developer purchased the landmarked property and its large garden in 2021 for $4.55 million, later dividing it into separate tax lots, city records show.

Living in a small space means getting creative with storage - and sometimes the best ideas are also the simplest. From smart furniture swaps to surprising ways to use everyday items, these are tried-and-true solutions we've featured on Apartment Therapy, showing how even the tiniest corners of your home can be put to work. Here are some of our favorite small-space storage ideas to try in every room of your home.

While it sounds fun in theory, overhauling my decor for the festive seasons isn't all that easy. First, there's the storage issue. Where will all the strands of spooky ghost garland and bulky pumpkin paraphernalia go once fall has come and gone? Your guess is as good as mine. Then, there's the cost. Sure, there are deals to be had, but all those purchases can add up fast. Which brings me to the seasonal decorating "hack" you might be overlooking: throw pillow covers.

Two-and-a-half years ago and at age 29, product designer Sara Duval took the plunge into homeownership by purchasing this 400-ish-square-foot studio apartment in Manhattan. (For those who are curious, she does a great job of breaking down the financials of this purchase on her TikTok account.) Located in a building from 1920, the apartment might be 125-years-old, but Sara's created a warm, personal, and modern home.

Set on the outskirts of Bharuch, this weekend retreat grows out of the land as much as it rests upon it. The plot came with mature fruit-bearing trees like mango (Mangifera indica), chickoo (Manilkara zapota), and jamun (Syzygium cumini), whose presence defined the layout from the very beginning. Rather than clearing the site, the house was conceived as a curving form that gently weaves around the existing canopy, allowing architecture and landscape to remain in dialogue.

According to the NKBA Trends Report, wood cabinets are all the rage, with 59% of surveyed designers, remodelers, showroom professionals, and contractors identifying it as a popular trend. More specifically, 51% of respondents stated that white oak is the preferred cabinet material among those currently renovating. Compared to the orange-toned oak cabinets of the early 2000s, white oak is a bleached cousin with ashy undertones and an almost whitewashed finish.