The Designers Using the “The Sims” as Architectural SoftwareThe hugely popular franchise has long been a gateway into the field, but for some professionals, it’s more than a hobby—it’s a...
The People Obsessed With Using Obsolete, Y2K Technology—as DecorFrom Zoomers who never used it, to Millennials who miss it, early aughts tech has captured the aesthetic eye of those yearning...
I’ll Never Be Ashamed of My Everything ChairWith all of its sad monikers—the Clothes Chair, the Depression Chair—it’s hard to imagine that this catchall signifier of giving...
“Puttering” Might Be Doing Nothing, But That’s SomethingAlso referred to as “piddling,” carrying out low-stakes house chores allows us to reimagine spaces we’ve become sick of.
The Magic of the DesignMyRoom SubRedditIn a world leaning toward artificial intelligence, a community of normal people giving realistic design advice feels radical.
Remember the Tuscan Kitchen? Millennials Want It BackIt was only a matter of time before people started pining for the Olive Garden aesthetics of their pre-housing crisis...
The Y2K Craze Comes for InteriorsFor these Gen Z influencers, it’s not enough to dress like it’s the early aughts—they need to live in it.
The TikTok Girlies Reclaiming Being a “Bed Person”A new online identity wants to destigmatize doing everything horizontal.
Swimply, and the Public/Private Pool DividePool access has been a surprising linchpin of some of America’s most significant cultural moments.
Tidycore Makes a Real MessHow organization content ignores the most important part of being neat: buying less.
The Ethical Quandaries of Estate SalesRecent auctions of the items of deceased celebrities have unearthed the murky moral code around rifling through a lifetime of...
To Paint or Not to Paint: The Furniture Flipping FightOn the internet, wood purists are clashing with DIYers who modify original pieces in an attempt to turn
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Are savvy shitposting, dick-joke discourse, and endless memes the future of how we understand architecture?
Flipping the Switch on Fast FurnitureCheap, on-trend offerings might inundate TikTok, but some creators focused on sustainability show buying ethically doesn’t have...
Gorgeous Gorgeous Girls Love Nursery ChicHow the pandemic ushered in an era of disillusionment with work and the entire concept of “growing up”—even in our home decor.
The Cult of Pharmaceutical DecorFrom quaalude candy canisters to string lights made of empty pill bottles, what's behind the trend of furnishings that glamorize...