Discover the best in design from roundups of beautiful interiors and sleek new buildings to the latest in design trends that have been influencing the creative juices of architects and designers around the world.
The opening of the city’s design debutante marks new territory for Knoll, which comes to L.A. by way of New York City and has only two direct-to-consumer retail locations—our local outpost the sequel to its longer-running show in NYC. Coveted for its modern designs—those geometrized, cleaned-lined things from Mid-century Modern masters like Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and current L.A. legend Frank Gehry—the au courant emporium is meant to connect two of the city’s more prolific communities: residential design professionals and consumers.
Minimalism is still all the rage. For the past few years, this word has been omnipresent in the pages of the world’s best design and decoration publications, from Paris to Hong Kong to Los Angeles. How has this trend become a movement? A focus on quality over quantity and the use of clean lines, subtle colors and natural materials in a simple way—these are some of the principles of minimalism, a design aesthetic that aims to create peaceful atmospheres.
Dwell on Design showcases self-guided tours of high-end, modern-designed homes in L.A.’s Hollywood Hills and resort town areas. The best and newest in modern furnishings, lighting, accessories and technology; appearances by design influencers and icons; and an inside look at some of L.A.’s top-designed homes are just some of the attractions at Dwell on Design 2018.
For the past few years, renovating old warehouses, barns and industrial buildings into residential spaces has become evermore fashionable, especially in big cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. Designed by Andrew Franz Architect, this loft in Tribeca, New York City, is spread over 3,000 square feet.
