If you were an alien visiting from outer space perusing kids' stores you could only arrive at one conclusion: all human boys love trucks, robots, pirates and dinosaurs. And human girls love butterflies, flowers and fairies and princesses. And all children love owls. More

Want to break into the field of event design by working with one of the leading celebrity event designers in NYC? And get the chance to design Apartment Therapy's 2012 holiday party and be featured on the site? In our continued effort to help connect readers and further design careers, join us this summer as we help David Stark select a star intern through our Design Is Not Taught! program.

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At the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, it's easy to get lost in all the exciting new designs being offered on the floor. But look up, and you'll see some pretty impressive lighting, too. Here are some of our favorites. More

At last week's Apartment Therapy meetup, designers Alvaro Soto and Mauricio Sanchez of formatters presented their design for a unique hanging light fixture. Its form was inspired by the shape of audio waves recorded during a dinner with friends, and you can build one yourself from a kit that will be available shortly. More

Congratulations to Egg Collective on their recognition as an amazing first time exhibitor at ICFF. Check out yesterday's post for more on their story along with few shots from their booth at the fair.

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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair, where designers gather to show off their latest and greatest to buyers and journalists, is a sign of what's to come in the world of modern housewares. On the horizon: rich materials, like gold and marble, used in new, unexpected ways, for a look that's clean but luxurious. More

While bold prints can veer into "overwhelming" to say the least, when used in small doses it creates interest in oft neglected spaces. From the bathroom to the closet to the entryway, boldly patterned wallpaper elevates these tiny spaces to somewhere you might actually want to linger. The best part? Less to remove when you (eventually) do get tired of it. More

As the Apartment Therapy readers knew, even before the ICFF attendees (thanks to a quick sneak peek last week), Jonathan Adler & Kohler launched some wonderfully colorful sinks at the fair. They were even more vibrantly wonderful in person! But, that's not all we have to report from Mr. Adler... More

When Ashley and Greg purchased their home they knew that a kitchen remodel was in their future. The existing space was poorly designed, with dated appliances, unattractive cabinetry, and a fair amount of plumbing and electrical issues. Starting from scratch, they designed and built a beautiful, modern, and functional space that makes you wonder - is this even the same house?! More

Check out Lulu deKwiatkowski's new line of children's fabrics for Schumacher. The textile designer used a modern palette of pastels and brights with the bold, handpainted style for which she is known and loved. There are eight prints, six embroideries, and embroidered tape, all on cotton grounds in multiple colorways. We can't wait to see these start appearing in kids' rooms. Here are a few favorites from the line: More