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Totaling over $650,000 in awards, Instagram’s Black Visionaries program is designed to empower, center, and invest in aspiring Black voices within art and design.

The cottagecore collection of our dreams just landed.

Hendrick's shared a glimpse of her dressing room that puts these hues on display.

Hint: it can instantly tie a whole room together.

Fill your home with LEGO furniture.

The classes will be available from Aug. 26.

Berkus has been searched for 550,000 times in the last year.

It's about time these two brands got together again!

And we're in love!

Some tips to bring joy into your home with color, from the queen of Pinterest herself!

They want to reimagine what mid-century looks like in America.

It's the place where she ultimately transforms from a wide-eyed book reader and writer of love letters to an empowered young woman that is determined to pursue the future that she has always dreamed of.

It's a look that's calm, clean, and cozy.

They rarely have sales, and this one is huge.

It projects and embodies an eco-friendly ethos.

It's subtle, yet surprising.

It's reportedly the tallest climbing wall on earth.

This unique treehouse spotted on the DesignPorn subreddit.

It's amazing how creative they get with bold patterns, geometric shapes, and wild color combinations.

The capsule-shaped chair aims to block out noise and distractions.

After only a few months on the market, the unusually shaped Roundhouse in Deanshanger, England, listed for £900,000 ($1.1 million) is now sold, subject to contract. The home was featured on “Grand Designs,” a British TV series highlighting people building their dream homes themselves, in 2014. During the episode in the fourteenth season of the show, the property was described as a “giant wooden spaceship, ” Curbed noted.

Yes, they have a new book out, and yes, it's good!

Those with a rare sensory condition called synesthesia see colors when evoked by musical notes—and they've translated different genres into living room color palettes.

There's no shortage of large windows, too.

This is next-level sustainable living.

This two-story space is filled with natural finishes and a neutral color palette.

This wallpaper will transport you to warmer days.

Method is thinking outside the box—and on the bottle—with splashy designs inspired by women artists.

The designs were determined by Redditors across the country.

We got to chat with Kelly Wearstler after she decorated the new Santa Monica Proper hotel with one-of-a-kind gems.

IKEA decided to create a collection that revolves around the importance of sound—and a new way to listen to music through home furniture.

Dock stations are great for keeping wires and devices in place without invading the surrounding space, but not all of them are design-forward like this—and anything that involves plants is worth investing in in itself.

The after is as fun on the inside as it is on the outside.

Equally functional as they are eye-catching.

It's an explosion of color.

Are these soooo last decade?

Ever wonder if preferred interior design styles might vary from state to state? We sure do. Are California beach towns heavy on the surf vibes indoors? Do the North Woods of the USA prefer the minimalistic Scandinavian design leanings as a byproduct of both climate and distant heritage? Maybe glam interiors are more popular in Nevada? Luckily, Joybird has come to the rescue with some factual state-by-state design data for the rest of us.

Only halfway through 2019 and the first wave of 2020 color announcements have begun. This week, PPG revealed that Chinese Porcelain is the first 2020 Color of the Year, and now Behr has unleashed their 2020 Color Trends palette. (June has been feeling very colorful.) We’re not just dealing with one hue, nay, a whole array of 15 that work together to achieve a common goal: a connection to the natural world.

When West Elm has a sale, we are quick to notice. From big items like nappable sofas to small finds like velvet pillows, we will take any excuse to save (because less means more, yes?). And with Memorial Day sales already in full swing, we have the lowdown on what items to snag to deck out your living room—all for under $300.   Whether you’re eyeing one item or looking to totally transform your lounging space with West Elm decor, you’ve come to the right place.

Okay, crafters: we have some news that will knock your (hand-knitted) socks off. Etsy just launched Etsy Studio, a new marketplace designed to make it much easier to shop for craft and project supplies. Etsy Studio is the first brand new marketplace the company has built since Etsy.com debuted in 2005.

Big news from Pinterest today. The social network and image sharing platform debuted a suite of visual discovery tools today, one of which turns your camera into a search tool. “Humans are visual creatures. We use our eyes to decide if something looks good, or if it matches our style,” the company says in its announcement blog post. “Pinterest is built for open-minded discovery. Just like when you’re out window-shopping.

Big news for small space dwellers: Pottery Barn just released a collection of multifunctional, size-conscious pieces that are the opposite of suburban sprawl. Many of the new pieces find a way to help squeeze in storage in style, which is something that any size space can benefit from. Stackable shelving adapts to your needs, a floor mirror offers a place to hang your clothes and stash shoes, and a kitchen rail system has interchangeable knife blocks, baskets, and even an iPad holder.

Your middle school dreams have come true—the intensely rainbow universe of Lisa Frank will be coming to a theater near you. The feature film, which will be a live action/animation hybrid, is currently in development. If it’s anything like classic hybrids Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Paula Abdul’s Opposites Attract video, count us in.

Canopy beds aren’t exactly a new concept. Back in the days of drafty castles, they provided extra warmth when heavy curtains were hung on them (which also added some privacy since there were always other people around). But iNyx, complete with 21st century bells and whistles, is not your monarch’s canopy bed. Sure, it’s got a Jetsons-slash-retro carport vibe, but if you’re not opposed to giant chrome awnings above your head, there are lots of features to this thing.

Exciting news: IKEA just announced that SLADDA, their new bicycle and its accessories, are now available to purchase online; it will be in stores starting in February. SLADDA—which has already snagged some impressive design awards—is a low-maintenance bike that was created with the changing transportation needs of city dwellers in mind. We like that its sleek, unisex design is simple yet modern.

What’s your favorite color? It’s a question we ask children all the time, and now century-old British stationer G.F. Smith is asking the world. Sure, almost any research of favorite colors counts blue as the top hue—including a survey conducted at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. While blue will most likely be most popular, G.F. Smith is asking people for a specific hue, which you select by scrolling your mouse (or finger) over the screen until you find your favorite shade.

If collecting unique timepieces is your thing, then 42 Foundry’s inventive creation is definitely one worth owning (and showing off). The Swiss company’s sleek, minimalist ETCH clock displays time in 3D etchings that remain visible just long enough for you to rub the sleep from your eyes and realize that you definitely shouldn’t have hit the snooze button a third time.

British designer Tom Dixon just revealed new details about his 2017 collection for IKEA. Here’s what we know: Back in June, IKEA announced that they’d be launching collaborations with Hay and Tom Dixon in 2017. While we actually got to see some of the Hay designs—including their take on the classic FRAKTA bag—all we learned about the Dixon collection was that it included an aluminum-framed sofa and that the collaboration was focusing on the “ever-changing home.

Wednesday is the winter solstice, and even though the days start getting longer again, we still have a few months of cozy indoor time ahead. So we’re loving this furniture collection from London-based designer Veega Tankun. Super chunky knits are currently having a moment, and the Crafting Comfort collection takes it to the next level. It features furniture pieces that employ unusual knits, bungee cords, and materials like rubber and felt to create the woven pieces.

Finding a place to crash during the Olympics may not be the easiest task, unless you happen to be part of the games or know someone in the host city who’s willing to let you couch surf for the duration of the festivities. Does either of those scenarios apply to you? If so, congratulations, you lucky son of a gun (and yes, we are totally jealous).

Could you use a little more coziness when curling up for a nap? Privacy Pop has come up with the Bed Tent, a portable enclosure that works with your current mattress and bed frame to give you better rest. Much like its camping counterpart, the Bed Tent has two doors that roll up or zip closed, and two mesh windows on either end that can be opened or closed based on how much light you want inside.

When it comes to places to hang out and chill, humans have countless options, and now with the opening of a tiny mouse café in Sweden, mice officially have a signature spot to gather ’round and um, do whatever mice do when they all convene in one spot for some old-fashioned rodent R&R.

When Target announced their collaboration with Dwell Magazine back in October, we fawned over the modern aesthetic and super affordable price tag. Now, with the collection launching on December 27, we’ve snuck a peek at the full collection, and are sharing it with you. Make a list of what you want to snag—these collabs tend to sell out pretty quickly.

We’ve dedicated quite a few posts over the years to making the bed, also declaring that it’s a habit you shouldn’t skip, even if you’re busy. But maybe you’re just never going to do it—for whatever reason—but you (or someone you live with) like the look of a put-together sleep space. Here’s a solution… other than someone else passive-aggressively tidying up after you.

As we’re fast approaching the end of 2016, we start looking forward to what’s going to be hot in the next year. Today, Pinterest released their Pinterest 100, a cadre of trending ideas to try in 2017. We’ve taken a peek at their picks for the home, and can say that we heartily agree. Check out the top ten trends that will be sticking around: Navy is up 80%, and we love how it looks in interiors, especially in the kitchen.

Few activities feel more gratifying than successfully piecing together a complicated jigsaw puzzle, or maybe we’re just easy to please. Either way, they’re great for the brain and they put considerably less strain on our eyes than the incessant scrolling of social media feeds. But what about a puzzle that doesn’t have a definite finish line?

What if you could unpack without actually unpacking? ShelfPack is a suitcase that keeps your clothes organized and visible by converting into a shelf. The idea for the ShelfPack came when software engineer Ken McKaba was tired of digging through his luggage on a long business trip. He started building prototypes and ShelfPack debuted at last year’s International Travel Goods Show.

In December, we have a tendency to look back at the year and try to make sense of what it all meant. While that at times can be heavy, one of the fun parts is DJ Earworm’s United State of Pop mashup. The 2016 version is out, so see what made the cut: Titled “Into Pieces,” Earworm masterfully weaves the top 25 songs of 2016 in the US into one giant compilation.

Now you can get your Marjaiasana judged by an expert: An animal shelter in Georgia offers a yoga class with their adoptable cats. The class came about after Lisa Johns, a manager at the Good Mews cat shelter in Marietta, and Lisa Bass, a volunteer who happens to be a yoga instructor saw a video of people bringing cats to a yoga studio for a class. Bass thought that bringing people to the cats would be easier (and less cleanup), and so the shelter started hosting cat yoga.

Searching online for a company that offers quality products and also aligns with your personal values can oftentimes be an arduous task. It’s tempting to abandon the quest for that pair of eco-friendly jeans from a brand that contributes to saving the whales and manufactures durable denim that perfectly matches your new jacket, but the free browser extension DoneGood is here to relieve online shoppers of ethics-driven angst. According to Co.