All articles tagged with #interior design
A BuzzFeed list compiles 27 affordable, easy-to-implement home upgrades—from under-cabinet lighting and brass cabinet knobs to touchless faucets, extra outlets, and smart thermostats—showing how small changes can dramatically improve comfort, efficiency, and style without a full remodel.
Jaguar has revealed the interior of its upcoming Type 01 electric GT for the first time, showing a radical four-seat cabin built around a central spine, a large driver display, a brass-inspired finish, physical buttons on the wheel and doors, and a cupholderless, minimalist layout with a ClearSight rear-view display. The bold design has sparked social-media debate as Jaguar prepares a full October 6 reveal in New York, with an estimated price around £150,000. A Monterey Car Week prototype with a new wrap will preview the car ahead of its release.
Manhattan’s cheapest pads are tiny (250–364 sq ft) and selling for about $130k–$320k, including a 254-sq-ft NoMad unit for $320k and two HDFC-affordable units under $160k. Space-smart layouts and minimalist design tricks (legs on furniture, wall storage, mirrors) help maximize usability, but buyers should note monthly maintenance ($350–$1,076) and residency/income restrictions on some properties.
BuzzFeed Community collects 24 boomer opinions on popular 2024 home-design trends, with complaints ranging from front-facing garages that hurt curb appeal to all-gray interiors, open floor plans that feel noisy and cluttered, glass showers that show water spots, and other features like high-elevation decks and TVs above fireplaces. The piece gathers anecdotes from seniors about practicality, comfort, and aesthetics, and invites readers to share their own hot takes in the comments.
GM revealed the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 lineup with new small-block V-8 options and a redesigned interior and exterior, while narrowing the trims to Pro, Elevation, AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate (dropping SLE/SLT). Pricing and full specs will be announced closer to late-year on-sale. The updates mirror the Silverado, including new cabin tech (sliding center console, folding table, gear shifter moved behind the wheel and over 60 inches of screens) and new engine options (5.7L and 6.6L V-8s, plus two V-6 options including a diesel).
BuzzFeed crowdsourced 17 modern home trends they hate, including gray-on-gray interiors, open-concept layouts, removing cabinets for shelves, microwaves over the stove, and front-facing garage doors, with commenters arguing these choices hurt practicality, storage, safety, and traditional charm.
A BuzzFeed Community list compiles 17 underrated or “ugly” design trends—sunken living rooms, parlors, bold tile, wood cabinets, and vibrant color schemes—arguing these features add personality and warmth to homes that feel too cookie-cutter with modern minimalism.
As the August total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower approach, designers are creating homes and spaces that connect residents with the night sky, from Sussex observatories and telescope nooks to dark-sky luxury resorts in Europe and Montana, prioritizing light-pollution control, vibration-free engineering, and sky-themed interiors.
A design-focused forecast for 2026: six flooring trends are said to be out—cement/encaustic tile, polished concrete, cool gray tones, large-format high-gloss tiles, low-quality LVP, and bold patterned tile—while seven new directions gain momentum: stone inlay and mixed-material floors, darker moody woods, unconventional wood layouts, tonal layering over high contrast, authentic natural materials, matte/honed finishes, and continuous flooring across rooms to improve flow and warmth; experts caution about maintenance and encourage selecting higher-quality options.
Polestar’s Polestar 5 is pitched as a high-end electric grand tourer built on a bespoke Polestar Performance Architecture, delivering up to 884 hp (3.1s 0–60) in the Performance trim or 748 hp (3.8s) in the Dual Motor, with a 50:50 weight balance and a calm, refined ride. It offers up to 421 miles WLTP (Dual) or 346 miles (Performance) and 350 kW charging, plus a camera-based rear-view mirror, panoramic glass roof, and a minimalist, recycled-material interior. A Europe-first, multi-country road trip showcased its long-distance capability and space for rear-seat passengers; US deliveries are planned for late 2026 but tariffs complicate timing, while European pricing sits around €100k–€140k depending on trim.
Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first four-door BEV designed with LoveFrom; the exterior polarizes but the cabin is stunning, featuring a pivoting infotainment screen and tactile aluminum trim. Powered by four motors for up to 1,035 hp from a 122 kWh 800V pack, with 350 kW charging and an estimated 330-mile WLTP range, plus advanced torque-vectoring and multiple drive modes; priced around €550,000 for Europe.
Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first fully electric hypercar, delivering over 1,000 hp from four motors, a 122 kWh battery with up to 350 kW charging, 329+ miles of range, a 2.5-second 0–62 mph time, and a 192 mph top speed. Designed with LoveFrom under Jony Ive and Marc Newson, it features a glass-heavy exterior and Apple-inspired cabin. Production starts late 2026 at roughly $640,000, with Ferrari signaling it’s a new design direction rather than a pivot from combustion as it pursues a 2030 mix of EV/hybrid/ICE sales.
A practical design column offering steps to transform a cluttered home office into a productive, music-friendly space: sort the items on the floor to determine storage needs, choose modular storage (drawers, cabinets, open shelves, or lockers), consider IKEA IVAR or locker-based systems, and finish with a rug, lighting, and wall art to create a more inviting work area.
Fashion designer Christian Siriano sold his renovated 7,600-square-foot, 1910 Colonial Revival at 2204 Monument Ave. in Richmond for $2.2 million. Bought for about $1.3 million, the home underwent a seven‑month renovation led by The Noonan Co. and local firms, with high-end finishes like marble countertops and Murano glass chandeliers; it was listed in March and closed April 9 to buyers Robin and Kelsey Clark. Siriano’s sale follows his Branch Museum of Design exhibition, and the transaction involved marketing by Brinkley Taliaferro.
Christina Victori, RAMSA’s New York–based head of interior design, explains RAMSA’s place-driven approach and the firm’s expansion into interiors for Ocean Terrace in Miami Beach, reflects on mentors like Thierry Despont and Roman & Williams as well as influences from Gaudí and Dupré-Lafon, and discusses using AI as a time-saving tool for design—speeding up photo edits and concept exploration—while renovating an 18th‑century New Jersey farmhouse and defining luxury as craft and personal reflection.