Fabrics are lighter, brighter and bigger prints, with a lot of architectural or irregular florals, said Elaine Johnson, who owns Harper's Fabric and Quilt Co. in Overland Park, Kan. Also popular are ...

Olivia Guterson, or Midnight Olive, in her studio (photo by Sal Rodriguez, courtesy the artist) Not all stories are written with words. Some are encoded in patterns — swirling, squiggly, and ...

Many young international designers are drawing on heritage, folklore and their imaginations to create contemporary textile, ceramic and wall-covering patterns. Some are finding larger audiences ...

There are some things that stand above trends. Take dinnerware, which is usually collected and passed on to future generations. It elevates any meal — even pizza — and carries with it years of ...

Patterns have always been a form of communication in fashion. Filipino traditional patterns, in particular, reflect belief systems, social values, and memory through design. Even today, our ...

Not traditional yet far from modern, contemporary interior design can feel like the best of all words. Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design tells me, “While modern design refers to a specific time ...

All too often, the beautiful china a bride chooses is used only for special occasions. Why not choose a functional yet beautiful design you will use for years to come? We found several fine china ...