Maximalism has become more popular over the last year, particularly in small spaces. It brings personality and depth to a home, according to experts. The key to making maximalism work in your small space is to be intentional about your design. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. Before the pandemic, […]
Vancouver Mall bucks retail trend with new businesses, interior redesign
Two major clothing retailers are about to set up shop at Vancouver Mall. Casual apparel chain Tillys and women’s fashion store Windsor will both join the tenant lineup later this year, the mall announced last week. The two stores will be the latest in a string of big name outlets […]
Pampas grass is the decor trend sweeping the internet, and these are the best places to buy it online
The grass is loved by stylists, celebrities and interiors fans alike (The Independent) Spending more time indoors due to the coronavirus pandemic has meant we are all looking for ways to spruce up our interiors and there’s one trend in particular that’s been making a steady appearance in the homes […]
‘Contactless-Chic’ Is The Restaurant Trend Of The Future
People dine al fresco and order food remotely in New York City. (Photo by Byron Smith/Getty Images) Getty Images In an industry where ambience and customer service have traditionally reigned supreme, restaurateurs of a post-pandemic future must find a way to embrace “contactless chic”— healthy, purpose-driven luxury without all the […]
The Weirdest, Most Ugly-Cool Examples of the 2020 DIY Spray Foam Decor Trend
Having hobbies in late capitalism is hard. Elusive. Who has the money, the space, and that most precious of wheel-grinding cogs: time? (Squeezing an easel into the apartment? Nah.) Then, along came quarantine. Here we are with arms full of devastation, weird Fiddler on the Roof moments, and all that […]
Etsy Reveals Its Top Trend Predictions for 2021
CraftsManhattan When it comes to trends, you’d be hard pressed to find an online retailer that does it better than Etsy. Searching for an unexpected piece of decor to spruce up your space? Etsy was made for just that. Need statement earrings to complete your Zoom look? Yep, Etsy has […]
Cottagecore: Nostalgia-inspired trend has traditional, charming appeal
San Francisco Bay-area based Mariam Naficy, shown here, founder of online design marketplace Minted, has been making garlands this year out of various materials, including fragrant dried orange slices. “What I love about these is that they’re stunning yet easy to make. You can display on a mantle, bookcase, or […]
the latest celebrity decorating trend that’s not just for Christmas
‘We first saw doorscaping become big in the US, with celebrities going to great lengths to create lavish displays,’ explains Leanne Osborne, trend director at Not On The High Street. ‘We’ve also seen many restaurants and hotels in recent years developing amazing floral installations.’ Leanne says the retailer saw searches […]
The lockdown fitness trend and why you need to do it
If you want to tone up before the end of lockdown, there’s one humble bit of fitness kit that studies show can help boost abdominal strength, aerobic capacity as well as increase lower-body strength – especially for beginners. “Kettlebells have emerged as the lockdown hero of 2020,” says Luke Barnsley, […]
Accessible Custom Furniture And Decor Is The Next Big Interior Design Trend
Custom made to order furniture is more accessible than ever. Emery Bastable/Society Social 2020 has been a year of collective realization about the importance of our living spaces and interior design. Not only are we all spending more time at home, but most of us are renovating, redesigning, and refreshing […]
What is the hot chocolate bomb, the TikTok food trend?
Move over coffee ice! TikTok has given the world another hot, new trend and this time, it’s the tastiest way to usher in cooler weather! Social media enthusiasts are ditching cocoa powder mixes and taking hot cocoa to the next level this season with hot chocolate bombs. But what exactly […]
Why Fragrant Living Is the Biggest Men’s Grooming Trend of the Year
Photo credit: Manshen Lo From Esquire There’s an inside joke in Melbourne real estate circles that the key to selling an expensive house in the Australian city is to make sure a bottle of Aesop’s signature hand wash, in its distinctive brown livery, is always in clear view. If a […]
What To Know About This Easy, Chic Trend
“They are not corny anymore,” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said about press-on nails back in 2019. While on a train to Washington, D.C., the congresswoman showed her Instagram followers how she applied the nails in a matter of minutes. And she was right ― the nails are suddenly trendy. In addition to Ocasio-Cortez, […]
18 Stocks Cashing In on the Suburbanization Trend
One of the more intriguing trends to emerge form the pandemic is folks who are heading out of densely populated cities and into the suburbs. With more big city companies embracing remote work and folks concerned with how quickly COVID-19 spread in heavily congested residences including senior living facilities, cruise […]
DIY Trend in Home Improvement & Automation to Soar: 5 Picks
The global urban population is expected to swell by around 2.5 billion by 2050. Urban dwellers have shown a significant inclination to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects, in both home improvement and home automation. As the coronavirus pandemic have restricted people mostly indoors, they can now invest more time in DIY projects […]