A recent newspaper headline that read “Less lavish, more modern, art deco is returning” caught my attention and had me thinking back to a time growing up in New York City and the wonder and pride I ...

Art Deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history. All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, Deco was hit hard by the looming Second World War. It was ...

Jennifer's reading corner is breathtakingly magical, but it's the bespoke stained glass window that truly makes the room ...

One day in 2020, Regina Reaves woke up and her husband, Robin, said, “Surprise, we’re in business!” The couple had discussed starting their own interior design firm but Regina was nervous to swap her ...

Hanging a new painting above the sofa takes very little manpower but it sure does pack a punch. A work of art can completely transform the mood or theme of a space, making it perhaps the easiest way ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover art, design, culture and people. This article is more than 5 years old. Bold dashes of brass, gold, and soft feminine ...

One hundred years ago, a sprawling international exhibition was staged in Paris. It was intended to dazzle visitors with all that was new in architecture, design, fashion, and jewelry, and to ...

J.P. McCaskey High invokes the art deco style prevalent in the ’30s J.P. McCaskey High School is a product of the 1935 Works Progress Administration initiative, designed to put Americans back to work ...

While some may argue the era of Art Deco interior design is over, it’s undeniable that its spirit lives on. “When we’re talking about Art Deco, generally we’re thinking of the style and aesthetic most ...