Jordan collaborated with designer Paul Wiseman, a California native, on the earthy Suri Zibelinado Chatoyant fabric. Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca, the only luxury line of alpaca home textiles, has just launched a…
Allison Block, Design Director of Travers, joins us to discuss the new Garden Club collection – a bright and botanical series of fabric just in time for spring. Raymond Schneider: When did…
“My career has been an extraordinary journey,” asserts Judith Bernstein, the artist and activist behind “Liberty” and “Equality”, recently on display at the Kasmin Gallery. “For the last 50-plus years, I’ve focused…
As the founder of the modern kitchen, Poggenpohl celebrates the latest interpretations of modern opulence. Their new kitchen collection “Spotting New Dimensions” showcases extraordinary works of artisanal aesthetics and the utmost precision.…
Having worked in a variety of entertainment venues, Erin Lorek has cultivated a fascination with the substance of light. At her new design studio, Lorekform, she combines her passion for lighting with…
Thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship are key for these independent furniture makers. Jomo Ethiopian American artist and industrial designer Jomo Tariku creates modern African-themed furniture. His furniture includes a wide variety of…
What happens when an entrepreneur and father of two teens decides to transform what was once a garage with dirt “floors” and few windows into a sophisticated, inviting home? He looks no…
Located in the heart of Mexico City’s Roma district, Umai is a Japanese restaurant whose interiors are as organic as its menu. Inspired by the dichotomy of nature and the industrial aesthetics…
As Design Director at Foley & Cox, Zuni Madera takes on a number of roles, from number one client contact, to designer, to project budget administrator. Having been with the firm for…
Balance can be a beautiful thing. Symmetry, too. But when the scales are just slightly tipped, when the correspondence between objects is less than mirror perfect, equilibrium takes on a whole new…
A time-honored American tradition dating back as early as the 1600s, quilting is a practice with great artistic and social implications. A craft often passed down through generations of women, geometric patterns…
The Omicron-induced cancellation of international design events like Maison & Objet and Déco Off denied countless designers the opportunity to debut new collections abroad. The convention-less season, however, prompted a group of…
This story originally ran in the winter 2016 issue of aspire design and home magazine. When Juliette Hermant came across a 1920s industrial warehouse by the Delaware river by happenstance, she dropped…
Long-term economic support for Black-owned businesses is a year-round affair. And February is the perfect time to reacquaint ourselves with our favorite Black makers and their inventories, and discover new Black-owned brands…
Since 2004, Stacy Garcia has teamed with celebrated creators to deliver eclectic collections of interior products. Garcia’s New York design firm creates products that highlight the iconic city’s aesthetics, including the firm’s…