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INSIDE 10 OF CALIFORNIA’S CHICEST HOME KITCHENS
INSIDE 10 OF CALIFORNIA’S CHICEST HOME KITCHENS

From Malibu to Yosemite, these spaces capture a distinctly Californian blend of refinement and ease.

BY TRENT MORSE

THE 1STDIBS GUIDE TO 2026 DESIGNER TRENDS
THE 1STDIBS GUIDE TO 2026 DESIGNER TRENDS

Hundreds of interior designers from 17 countries told us about the colors, furniture, art and decor they plan to use in the year ahead and shared how tariffs and AI are impacting their businesses.

BY ERIKA HEET

37 CHEERFUL HOME BARS, WHERE EVERYBODY (LITERALLY) KNOWS YOUR NAME
37 CHEERFUL HOME BARS, WHERE EVERYBODY (LITERALLY) KNOWS YOUR NAME

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast. 

BY JESS CHERNER AND TRENT MORSE

HOW TOP DESIGNERS ARE USING MID-CENTURY CHAIRS IN TODAY’S INTERIORS
HOW TOP DESIGNERS ARE USING MID-CENTURY CHAIRS IN TODAY’S INTERIORS

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

BY TRENT MORSE

PASTELS ARE BACK! 9 SOUGHT-AFTER DESIGNERS SHOW US HOW TO USE THEM
PASTELS ARE BACK! 9 SOUGHT-AFTER DESIGNERS SHOW US HOW TO USE THEM

These sumptuous spaces balance expression and restraint, proving that subtle color can make a confident statement.

BY TRENT MORSE

THE STUDY - INTERIORS: 24 Bathrooms with Luxurious Tubs
THE STUDY - INTERIORS: 24 Bathrooms with Luxurious Tubs
PROJECT OF THE DAY: Sag Harbor Retreat by Leroy Street Studio
PROJECT OF THE DAY: Sag Harbor Retreat by Leroy Street Studio
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: How Designer Elena Frampton Is 'Battling the Boring' in the Hamptons
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: How Designer Elena Frampton Is 'Battling the Boring' in the Hamptons
How to Choose Bathroom Tiles - Find the Best Ones to Suit Your Bathroom Space
How to Choose Bathroom Tiles - Find the Best Ones to Suit Your Bathroom Space
5 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Home - and Why Missing Even One Can Cost You Dearly
5 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Home - and Why Missing Even One Can Cost You Dearly

Commercial Blog

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Tracking Cracks: The Startups Aiming to Stop Apartment Disasters
Tracking Cracks: The Startups Aiming to Stop Apartment Disasters
Sensor-Driven "Internet of Things" Is Crucial to Sustainability and Building Management
Sensor-Driven "Internet of Things" Is Crucial to Sustainability and Building Management
How Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home
How Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home
The New Workplace: A Millennial Design's Perspective
The New Workplace: A Millennial Design's Perspective
Open-Plan Work Spaces Lower Productivity and Employee Morale
Open-Plan Work Spaces Lower Productivity and Employee Morale
Amenities vs. Services: Property Managers and De-escalating the Amenity War
Amenities vs. Services: Property Managers and De-escalating the Amenity War
Redefining Smart Buildings
Redefining Smart Buildings
Get Ready for the Rise of Contech
Get Ready for the Rise of Contech
Building Better Places: Smart Buildings For Sustainability and Personalisation
Building Better Places: Smart Buildings For Sustainability and Personalisation
Reclaiming the Open Office
Reclaiming the Open Office

Enterprise Blog

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Here's Why to Embrace the Best Real Estate Asset Management Software
Here's Why to Embrace the Best Real Estate Asset Management Software
How Cities Are Addressing the AI Job Crunch
How Cities Are Addressing the AI Job Crunch
For Smarter Cities, Telcos and Municipalities Need to Communicate Better
For Smarter Cities, Telcos and Municipalities Need to Communicate Better
RETAIL THERAPY: If Etsy.com Had Stores and Why Tech is Now a Section at Crafts Retailer Michaels
RETAIL THERAPY: If Etsy.com Had Stores and Why Tech is Now a Section at Crafts Retailer Michaels
AI Helps Boost Usability of Micro-Mobility Schemes
AI Helps Boost Usability of Micro-Mobility Schemes
Five Tips for Cities to Attract Innovative Start-Ups to Urban Challenges
Five Tips for Cities to Attract Innovative Start-Ups to Urban Challenges
Wait, why the hell is the 'race to 5G' even a race?
Wait, why the hell is the 'race to 5G' even a race?
Millennials the Most Nervous of Smart Home Technology, Accenture finds
Millennials the Most Nervous of Smart Home Technology, Accenture finds
The 'Move Fast and Break Things' Era is Over
The 'Move Fast and Break Things' Era is Over
Microsoft Is Building a Virtual Assistant For Work. Google Is Building One For Everything Else
Microsoft Is Building a Virtual Assistant For Work. Google Is Building One For Everything Else

Neighborhood Blog

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China is Pulling Ahead of North America on Smart Cities
China is Pulling Ahead of North America on Smart Cities
5 Lessons From Cities on Affordable Housing
5 Lessons From Cities on Affordable Housing
To Co-Create Better Cities, Meet People Where They Are
To Co-Create Better Cities, Meet People Where They Are
How Best to Deal With Noisy Neighbors
How Best to Deal With Noisy Neighbors
Building Smart Cities Starts With Safety and Mobility
Building Smart Cities Starts With Safety and Mobility
Millennials Spur Suburban Population Growth
Millennials Spur Suburban Population Growth
As the Market Produces 'New' Neighborhoods, Who Decides How Much a Name is Worth?
As the Market Produces 'New' Neighborhoods, Who Decides How Much a Name is Worth?
There's an APP For That: Transit Agencies Tackle MaaS Platform Development
There's an APP For That: Transit Agencies Tackle MaaS Platform Development
US Cities are Joining Forces to Figure Out What the Hell to do with All These Scooters
US Cities are Joining Forces to Figure Out What the Hell to do with All These Scooters
Signify's BrightSites Smart Pole Aims to "Turbocharge" Smart Cities
Signify's BrightSites Smart Pole Aims to "Turbocharge" Smart Cities