This latest installment of our quarterly series with the designer takes a deep dive into how materials and shapes add spice to multifamily. Think of pattern and texture as a spice that is one part of ...

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering potential applications in camouflage, art, robotics, and even nanoscale ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Are you the type of person who always sticks to neutrals—who can’t seem to escape the siren song of the ...

Decorating is about two things: style and comfort. Nowhere in your house are these two considerations more important than in the bedroom. Comfort in the bedroom means getting a good night’s sleep, ...

Learn how fabric choice and layered textures shape a calm bedroom aesthetic, adding visual balance, softness, and comfort without overwhelming the space.

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...

There’s a time and a place for minimalism, but if you’re more inspired by the bright-patterned, plant-filled palaces that Justina Blakeney publishes on The Jungalow than stark, less-is-more design, ...

By harnessing electron-beam patterning to control the swelling and contraction of a soft polymer, researchers created a ...